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Hanwha begins development of next-generation radar for South Korea’s L-SAM-II missile defence system

Hanwha begins development of next-generation radar for South Korea’s L-SAM-II missile defence system

Hanwha Systems has signed a contract with South Korea’s Agency for Defense Development (ADD) to develop a next-generation Multi-Function Radar (MFR) for the L-SAM-II system.

WESCAM MX-20: L3Harris to supply imaging systems for Canada’s P-8A Poseidon fleet

WESCAM MX-20: L3Harris to supply imaging systems for Canada’s P-8A Poseidon fleet

L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract by the Canadian Commercial Corporation to deliver 16 WESCAM MX-20 surveillance and targeting systems.

Norway delivers two more F-16 fighter jets to Romania

Norway delivers two more F-16 fighter jets to Romania

Two F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft purchased from Norway landed on Thursday, 22 May, at the 71st "General Emanoil Ionescu" Air Base in Câmpia Turzii.

Netherlands sends final F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in ongoing support effort

Netherlands sends final F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine in ongoing support effort

The Netherlands remains actively involved in Ukraine’s F-16 programme. Alongside Denmark and the United States, it co-leads the international F-16 coalition.

Missile Defense Agency reveals details of new $151 billion SHIELD contract

Missile Defense Agency reveals details of new $151 billion SHIELD contract

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has released new information about a potential 10-year contract aimed at defending the United States from a wide range of airborne threats.

First-time ever: U.S. Air Force demonstrates three strategic bombers in one formation

First-time ever: U.S. Air Force demonstrates three strategic bombers in one formation

The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command revealed its first-ever demonstration of a combined tri-bomber and fighter aircraft formation at the Hyundai Air and Sea Show over Miami Beach, Florida.

Czech Air Force deploys Gripen fighters to Iceland for five-week NATO Air Policing operation

Czech Air Force deploys Gripen fighters to Iceland for five-week NATO Air Policing operation

On May 22, five JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets departed from the Čáslav air base, heading for Iceland to take part in NATO’s air policing mission.