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Italian Coast Guard to get ATR42 Maritime Patrol aircraft

Arnold Pinto 08/11/2024 0

Deal signed with Leonardo Leonardo has contracted with the Italian Coast Guard to supply an ATR42-600 Maritime Patrol (MP) aircraft. The new addition is part of the Coast Guard’s broader strategy to renew and enhance its aircraft capabilities, complementing its existing fleet that

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Israel to get 25 F-15 fighter jets from 2031 onwards 

Arnold Pinto 07/11/2024 0

Deal with Boeing is worth $5.2 billion Israel’s Ministry of Defence has signed a landmark contract with Boeing to acquire 25 next-generation F-15 fighter jets worth $5.2 billion at list price, with an option for 25 more of the advanced aircraft. The first F-15 deliveries are due to commence in 2031 at a rate of […]

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Royal Canadian Air Force to get 19 Airbus H135 helicopters

Arnold Pinto 06/11/2024 0

Deliveries from H1 2026 Airbus Helicopters has secured a landmark agreement with SkyAlyne, a joint venture between Canadian defence leaders CAE and KF Aerospace, to supply the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 19 H135 helicopters. The historic deal, part of Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme, marks Airbus’s first entry into the Canadian military

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US deploying massive military assets to the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024 0

As Israel and Iran tether on brink of all-out war The US is deploying additional ballistic missile defence destroyers, fighter aircraft squadrons, tanker aircraft, and B-52 long-range strike bombers to the Middle East region as tensions remain at their highest between Israel, Iran and its armed allies and proxies in Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq and Syria. […]

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Greece to acquire 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters

Arnold Pinto 30/10/2024 0

Sikorsky gets the US government order A Lockheed Martin company, Sikorsky, has won a US government contract to provide Greece with 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. The deal encompasses the aircraft for the Hellenic Army, personnel training, training equipment, and an initial provisioning package. The move is set to enhance Greece’s self-defence capabilities and

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European Parliament passes resolution on human rights violations by Azerbaijan

News Desk 2 25/10/2024 0

Ahead of COP29 in Baku The European Parliament has adopted a resolution condemning Azerbaijan’s human rights violations and urging the European Union (EU) to reconsider its energy partnership with the nation. The resolution, adopted on October 24, 2024, comes ahead of the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), scheduled in Baku from November 11 […]

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Austin reiterates US and NATO’s long-term commitment to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 19/10/2024 0

To counter Russian aggression US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the United States and NATO to a free and sovereign Ukraine. Austin delivered the statement at a news conference held at NATO headquarters in Brussels on October 18, 2024, following a defence ministerial meeting focused on Ukraine’s ongoing […]

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US Navy intercepts Iranian missiles launched against Israel

Arnold Pinto 02/10/2024 0

2 warships fire interceptors In a significant escalation of hostilities, Iran launched a barrage of approximately 200 ballistic missiles targeting Israel on October 1, 2024. While most of these missiles were intercepted before reaching their destination, some caused minimal damage, according to statements made by the Pentagon. Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen.

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Leonardo’s M-346 is Frecce Tricolori’s new aircraft of choice

Arnold Pinto 18/09/2024 0

126 units sold globally The Italian Air Force officially unveiled the M-346 jet trainer as the future aircraft for the Frecce Tricolori (Italy’s national aerobatic team) during a ceremony on September 12, 2024, in Istrana, Treviso. The event coincided with the Frecce Tricolori’s return from their American tour and showcased the M-346 adorned with the […]

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USS Theodore Roosevelt CSG deploys from the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific

Arnold Pinto 16/09/2024 0

US continues support to Ukraine Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder has announced that the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group is en route to the Indo-Pacific region following the completion of its mission in the US Central Command area of operation. This move comes as the US maintains a robust military […]

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Multinational coalition vows commitment to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 08/09/2024 0

Over $106 billion provided in support US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin and Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., reinforced the US and its allies’ commitment to supporting Ukraine at the 24th meeting of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) held on September 6, 2024. At […]

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US Navy rescues 2 Iranians in Gulf of Oman

Arnold Pinto 01/09/2024 0

Given humanitarian assistance at sea The US Navy rescued two Iranian civilian sailors in the Gulf of Oman on August 23, 2024. The Iranians were rescued by personnel from the USS Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group 9 (CSG9), currently engaged in routine operations in the area. According to US Central Command (USCENTCOM), on August 23, […]

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Lockheed Martin unveils Poland’s first F-35A

Arnold Pinto 30/08/2024 0

Set for key role in NATO’s defence strategy Lockheed Martin showcased Poland’s inaugural F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft at an event held at the company’s F-35 production facility in Fort Worth, Texas, on August 28, 2024. The event underscored a significant enhancement in the Polish Air Force’s capabilities and reinforced the strategic partnership between

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US provides new $125 million security aid to Ukraine

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2024 0

Package includes Javelin systems The Biden administration has announced an additional $125 million in security assistance to boost Ukraine’s defence capabilities against Russia’s ongoing unprovoked full-scale invasion that is over two years old so far. This new tranche of aid, the 64th by the United States since August 2021, is set to enhance Ukraine’s military […]

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USS Abraham Lincoln CSG enters USCENTCOM AOR

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2024 0

Poised to deter any Iranian aggression The USS Abraham Lincoln Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier equipped with F-35C and F/A-18 Block III fighter aircraft has entered the US Central Command (USCENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR). The USS Abraham Lincoln, the flagship of US Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 3, is accompanied by the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile

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US pledges new support to Ukrainian offensive into Russia

Arnold Pinto 21/08/2024 0

US presidential drawdown packages involved US support for Ukraine will remain steadfast as Ukrainian forces advance into Russia’s Kursk territory, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh has announced. Singh revealed that US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has held discussions with Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov to review and reaffirm ongoing military

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UK condemns Houthis’ escalatory attacks

Arnold Pinto 16/08/2024 0

Yemen also grips with flooding The United Kingdom has condemned the Houthis’ recent actions as “reckless” and “escalatory” in the face of an already dire humanitarian crisis in Yemen. In a forceful address at the United Nations Security Council in New York on August 15, 2024, Ambassador James Kariuki, the UK’s Deputy Permanent Representative

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Pentagon: US keen to deter regional war in Middle East

Arnold Pinto 15/08/2024 0

40,000 US troops in CENTCOM area Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder has outlined the latest developments in the US strategy to address mounting tensions in the Middle East and prevent the escalation of conflict in the region. Addressing a press conference in Washington, DC, Ryder reiterated that the US has deployed […]

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US closely monitoring volatile situation in the Middle East

Arnold Pinto 14/08/2024 0

Continues deploying military assets to the region Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder held a press briefing in Washington, DC, on August 12, 2024, to address the heightened military posture and recent developments in the Middle East. The briefing came as the United States intensifies its efforts to de-escalate regional tensions and support its […]

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Second US Carrier Strike Group deploys to Middle East

Arnold Pinto 13/08/2024 0

Amidst rising tensions in the region US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin has ordered the deployment of the Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group (CSG), equipped with advanced Lockheed Martin F-35C fighter jets, to the volatile Middle East region. This follows unprecedented rising tensions in the region, principally