Friday 1 November, 2024

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Qatar receives first Typhoon fighter aircraft

The first Typhoon fighter aircraft was delivered to the Qatar Armed Forces on 15 August at a ceremony held at a BAE Systems facility in Warton, Lancashire. The event marks...

Slovakia to consider sending Mig-29 fleet to Ukraine

Slovakia is considering sending its fleet of 11 Mig-29 fighter aircraft to Ukraine, Slovak Defence Minister Jaroslav Nad announced on 25 July. Nad said, “we can discuss the future" of his...

Czech Republic to purchase 210 CV90 IFVs

The Government of the Czech Republic announced on 20 July that it plans to procure 210 CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFV). The Czech Republic will negotiate the acquisition of the...

Raytheon to establish anti-drone hub in Scotland

Raytheon UK announced on 19 July that it will open an advanced laser integration centre next year in Livingston, Scotland, to help meet the demand for counter-drone technology. Raytheon said...

Saab to deliver live training systems to Sweden

Swedish defence company Saab announced on 14 July that it has signed a framework agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for military training and simulation systems and...

MilDef to provide IT systems for Norwegian M113s

Swedish tactical IT provider MilDef has announced that it will provide technology to the Norwegian Defense Materiel Agency (NDMA) for the mid-life upgrade of the Norwegian Army's M113 armoured...