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30 January

Land

Italy to Buy 1,000 Lynx Combat Vehicles, Up to 380 Panther Tanks

Italy has affirmed its plan to acquire over 1,000 KF41 Lynx infantry fighting vehicles and up to 380 KF51 Panther main battle tanks from Rheinmetall.

30 January

Sea

Rojoef Manuel

BAE Systems to Modernize Combat Management Systems of British Warships

UK Defence Equipment & Support has awarded BAE Systems a contract to update the combat management systems of Royal Navy warships.

29 January

Air

The Beechcraft King Air 260. Photo: Textron Aviation

Rojoef Manuel

Textron to Supply Beechcraft King Air 260s for Canadian Air Force Training

Textron Aviation has secured a contract to deliver seven Beechcraft King Air 260 multi-engine aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training program.

29 January

Air

The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II training aircraft. Photo: Textron Aviation Defense

Rojoef Manuel

Japanese Air Force to Adopt Textron’s Beechcraft Texan II Trainer Aircraft

Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force has selected Textron Aviation Defense’s Beechcraft T-6 Texan II integrated training aircraft to modernize the service’s aircrew training programs.

28 January

Sea

An artist's impression of the BAE Systems SEA 5000 Future Frigate, Global Combal Ship - Australia. Image credit: BAE Systems

Rojoef Manuel

Australian Hunter Frigates to Receive Lift, Hoist Systems From Babcock

Babcock has signed a contract to supply lift and hoist systems for the Royal Australian Navy’s Hunter-class frigate construction program.

27 January

Land

Romanian soldiers assigned to the Black Wolves, 151st Multinational Battle Group ground guide a Piranha V Infantry Fighting Vehicle in a combined arms live fire exercise during Anakonda23 at Nowa Deba, Poland, May 15, 2023. Anakonda23 is Poland's premier national exercise that strives to train, integrate and maintain tactical readiness and increase interoperability in a joint multinational environment, complimenting the 4th Inf. Div.'s mission in Europe, which is to participate in multinational training and exercises across the continent while collaborating with NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America's Forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama)

Rojoef Manuel

Romania to Acquire 150 Piranha Combat Vehicles in 2025

Romania’s Ministry of Defense plans to purchase 150 more Piranha 5 8x8 infantry fighting vehicles for the armed forces later this year.

27 January

Land

All Terrain Logistics and Tactical Support (ATLAS) vehicle. Photo: ND Defense

Rojoef Manuel

ND Defense to Assemble Medium Tactical Truck Prototype for US Marines

The US Department of Defense has awarded ND Defense a $17.2-million contract to produce a Medium Tactical Truck (MTT) prototype for the Marine Corps.

24 January

Air

De Havilland Dash 8-400 regional airliner

Rojoef Manuel

Dash Airliners to Join Canadian Air Force’s Modern Training Fleet

SkyAlyne and KF Aerospace have procured three De Havilland Dash 8-400 regional airliners for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training program.

24 January

Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

UK Agrees $11 Billion Nuclear Submarine Deal With Rolls-Royce

Britain's government announced a deal with engine-maker Rolls-Royce to support the Royal Navy's fleet of nuclear submarines, seen as boosting economic growth and national security.

24 January

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

A U.S. Marine Corps XQ-58A Valkyrie, highly autonomous, low-cost tactical unmanned air vehicle, conducts its second test flight with two U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to 33rd Fighter Wing, 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Feb. 23, 2023. The XQ-58A Valkyrie test flight and the data collected inform future requirements for the Marine Corps in a rapidly evolving security environment, while successfully fueling joint innovation and experimentation opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. John McRell)

Rojoef Manuel

Kratos to Extend Development Support for US Marines Valkyrie Drone

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has received a $34.8-million contract to continue its support services for the US Marine Corps’ XQ-58A Valkyrie unmanned aerial system development.

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