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The first F-16 Block 70 multirole fighter jet for the Bulgarian Air Force landed at Graf Ignatievo Air Base near Plovdiv on Wednesday, 2 April, marking a significant step in the country’s modernisation of its air capabilities.
Last week, Danish F-35 fighter jets were deployed for the first time in an air policing role as part of the national Quick Reaction Alert (QRA).
Sweden has officially committed to purchasing four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer, in a deal that strengthens its defence capabilities and leverages a joint procurement arrangement with the Netherlands and Austria.
Denmark has officially joined the Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) programme, becoming the fifth nation to participate in the multinational initiative.
The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to USD 4.94 billion to produce additional Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM).
On 31 March, Poland signed an agreement with the United States for the delivery of logistical support for the Patriot air defence system.
The GMARS platform is based on the Rheinmetall HX3 vehicle, offering enhanced mobility, survivability and versatility suited for modern operational demands.
V2X, Inc. has secured a USD 100 million contract to support the U.S. Navy’s Aegis Ashore missile defence facility in Poland, a key part of NATO’s wider security architecture.
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Isar Aerospace has made history as the first European commercial space company to launch an orbital rocket from continental Europe.
The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a USD 4.9 billion contract for the production of Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) under Increment One of the programme.
Baykar Technologies has announced the successful completion of a significant milestone in the development of its AI-powered mini cruise missile, KEMANKEŞ 1.
The British Army’s Ajax programme has taken another step forward with the successful delivery of new thermal sleeves for its fleet of advanced armoured vehicles.
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