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Russian Aerospace Forces Receiving MiG-35s

January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

The Russian Aerospace Forces will receive several MiG-35 fighter jets this year and is planning on a new contract for more of the aircraft.

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Defense / Europe / Military Aircraft

Austria Earmarks Helicopter Procurement Funding

January 16, 2019January 18, 2019 - by Daniel Darling

The Austrian government has ring-fenced over EUR300 million ($343 million) under a special budget intended for the purchase of up to 15 new helicopters. The helicopters being procured will include …

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Defense / Europe / Military Aircraft

Russia to Sign Second Su-57 Contract in 2020

January 16, 2019January 16, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

The Russian government will sign a contract for the procurement of another batch of Su-57 fighter jets next year, TASS reports. A source in the Russian aircraft industry told TASS …

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Europe

Ukrainian President Confirms TB2 Buy

January 14, 2019January 14, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

Ukraine will acquire the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). Several months after reports emerged of the deal, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko confirmed on January 12, 2019, that Ukraine …

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Croatia’s F-16 Acquisition from Israel Falters over U.S. Objections

January 11, 2019January 14, 2019 - by Daniel Darling

A $500 million deal involving the sale of second-hand Israel F-16s to Croatia appears to have reached a dead end due to U.S. objections. The sale of 12 ex-Israeli Air …

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Defense / Europe

Russia Upgrading Range of Kalibr Cruise Missile

January 8, 2019January 16, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

Russia is working on an upgraded version of the Kalibr cruise missile. Speaking to TASS Russian News Agency on January 8, 2019, a source in the military-industrial complex said, “The …

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Turkey Defense and Aerospace Exports Top $2 billion in 2018

January 7, 2019January 10, 2019 - by Daniel Darling

Turkey’s defense and aerospace sectors generated exports tipping over $2 billion in value for 2018. This marked the first time that Turkey reached or surpassed the $2 billion export milestone …

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Spain Orders New Batch of NH90 Helicopters

January 3, 2019January 15, 2019 - by Daniel Darling

Following years of waffling, Spain has pulled the trigger on its option for a second-batch order of NH90 helicopters under a €1.38 billion ($1.57 billion) after receiving cabinet approval of …

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Europe

Spanish Government Clears $8 Billion Armament Package

December 18, 2018December 18, 2018 - by Daniel Darling

Spain’s Socialist government signed off on an investment package worth €7.331 billion ($8.306 billion) on December 14 that covers defense and security programs within a multi-year period culminating in 2032. …

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New Russian Corvette Ready for Commissioning

December 17, 2018January 16, 2019 - by Derek Bisaccio

A new Russian corvette has completed sea trials, paving the way for commissioning into service. On December 17, 2018, the Eastern Military District’s press service announced that Gromkiy, a corvette …

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