Category -- Air -- The Defense Post

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13 October

Sweden Joins NATO’s Steadfast Noon Exercise With JAS 39 Gripen Jets

Sweden will participate in NATO’s Steadfast Noon nuclear deterrence exercise, deploying JAS 39 Gripen fighter jets and personnel.

11 October

Denmark taking devivery of its first four F-35 fighter jets

Staff Writer With AFP

Denmark to Buy 16 More US-Made F-35 Fighters After Drone Flights

Denmark will buy another 16 F-35 fighter jets from the United States, its defense minister said, two weeks after unidentified drones intruded into its airspace.

10 October

Rojoef Manuel

US Air Force Eyes Independent Loyal Wingman Squadrons

The US Air Force plans to establish dedicated squadrons for its next-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

10 October

Giulia Bernacchi

UK Signs $465M Deal to Supply Air Defense Missiles, Launchers to India

The UK has signed a $465 million deal with India to supply air defense missiles and launchers manufactured by Thales.

10 October

A soldier firing a missile in a sandy environtment with a clear daylight background

Ethan M. Encarnacion

‘Next-Gen Stinger’: Raytheon Introduces Backward-Compatible Interceptor Missile

RTX’s Raytheon has announced the Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor, a missile positioned as the successor to the Stinger system.

9 October

The MH-139A Grey Wolf was unveiled and named during the ceremony at Duke Field, Fla., Dec. 19, 2019. (U.S Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Jodesz Gavilan

US Air Force Buys Eight Grey Wolf Helicopters

The US Air Force purchased eight more Grey Wolf helicopters to boost capabilities for patrol, search and rescue, and missile field security.

9 October

Rojoef Manuel

Leaked Files Suggest Russia in Fighter Jet Talks With Iran, Algeria, and Ethiopia

Leaked documents allegedly from Russia’s state defense conglomerate Rostec suggest Moscow is negotiating multi-billion-dollar fighter jet sales with Iran, Ethiopia, and Algeria, signaling one of its largest weapons export pushes in years.

9 October

Jodesz Gavilan

Lithuania’s Luna Robotics Raises $1.08M to Expand Drone Imaging

Lithuania’s Luna Robotics has raised $1.08 million to scale its LunaCam drone imaging system already used by Ukrainian forces.

9 October

Christine Casimiro

Germany Approves 7 Major Defense Deals, Including 20 Eurofighter Jets

The German Bundestag has approved seven major defense contracts to strengthen national and NATO capabilities, including a 3.75-billion-euro ($4.36 billion) deal for 20 Tranche 5 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft.

8 October