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Defense

Saudi Arabia signs $3.2 billion deal to buy South Korean missile defense system

Saudi Arabia has agreed to procure 10 batteries of the South Korean Cheongung II (KM-SAM Block II) medium-range anti-aircraft missile system in a deal valued at up to US$3.2 billion.

US approves $4 billion sale of 31 MQ-9B drones and Hellfire missiles to India

The United States has approved the sale of nearly $4 billion sale of 31 armed MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones, Hellfire missiles and laser-guided bombs to India

Turkish Navy strengthens fleet with four new domestically-built naval vessels

Turkey integrated new maritime platforms, including its inaugural sea drone equipped with electronic warfare capabilities, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance its naval forces.

Turkish defense and aerospace industry hits record $5.5 billion in 2023 exports

Turkey’s defense and aerospace industry exports increased by 27% in 2023 to $5.5 billion compared with 2022, contributing 2.3% to the country’s total exports last year

NATO secures 1,000 Patriot missiles in $5.6 billion deal to strengthen Europe’s air defense

NATO members have agreed to purchase up to 1,000 Patriot missiles to enhance their air defense capabilities, in a deal worth $5.5 billion, the NATO procurement agency NSPA said.

Canada signs $5.9 billion deal to buy Boeing’s P-8 Poseidon multi-mission aircraft

Canada has finalized a $5.9 billion agreement with Boeing for the acquisition of P-8 Poseidon multi-mission aircraft, to replace Canada's aging fleet of Aurora military surveillance planes.

More than $100 billion aviation deals signed at Dubai Airshow 2023

UAE recently concluded up a successful Dubai Airshow 2023 witnessing significant aviation deals worth more than $100 billion and key industry announcements.

Turkiye’s sea-based combat drone Bayraktar TB3 makes first flight

Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar said its Bayraktar TB3 armed drone has successfully completed its maiden flight.

Australia, UK and US unveil AUKUS nuclear submarine project

The leaders of the US, the UK and Australia unveiled an ambitious multibillion-dollar plan for a new fleet of nuclear-powered submarines

Pakistan and Azerbaijan Air Forces agree to further expand cooperation

Pakistan and Azerbaijan Air Forces Commanders agreed to further expand their operational and technical cooperation during the recent highest-level interaction in Baku.

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China commissions most advanced Fujian aircraft carrier to boost naval power

China’s latest and most capable aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has officially entered active service.