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24 April

Leonardo to Deliver M-346 Jets to Nigerian Air Force

Leonardo has signed a deal to deliver 24 M-346 transonic jets to Nigeria, with the first batch expected to arrive by the end of 2024.

23 April

Air

Two National Advanced Surface to Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) are seen firing off missiles from a grassy field in front of a mountainous landscape. In the far back, the sky is covered by dark and heavy clouds.

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Spain to Boost Air Defense With $438M NASAMS Deal

Spain will acquire additional National Advanced Surface to Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) from Kongsberg for 410 million euros ($438 million).

22 April

Air

Two Airbus H145 helicopters are seen operating in what appears to be an aircraft runway. The helicopters are painted black, with its rotary blades components and base painted yellow. The one in the foreground has the number "98" painted in white in front of its cockpit, while the one in the back has "97".

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UK Buys Six H145 Helicopters for Training, Emergency Missions

The UK Ministry of Defence has signed a 122-million euro ($152 million) contract with Airbus to order six additional H145 helicopters.

19 April

Air

Thales' Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission/Compact (GM200 MM/C) mobile radar. Photo: Thales

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Netherlands Buys Seven More Mobile Radars From Thales

Thales has signed an agreement to supply seven additional Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission/Compact mobile radars to the Netherlands.

18 April

Air

A Portuguese F-16 fighter jet escorting a Russian aircraft out of NATO's airspace above the clouds. Both planes are painted gray. The background is a sea of white clouds and the clear blue sky above.

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Portuguese F-16s Intercept Russian Aircraft Close to NATO Territory

Portuguese F-16 fighter jets participating in NATO's Baltic Air Policing have escorted two Russian military aircraft flying close to the alliance's airspace.

16 April

Air

A Colombian Army Black Hawk helicopter is seen grounded in a large open cemented field. The helicopter is painted various hues of dark green as camouflage. A soldier in camouflage is seen standing by the cockpit. "EJERCITO DE COLOMBIA" is seen painted in black on the aircraft's tail boom. The background is a mountain covered by a lush green forest, and a bright blue sky with big white clouds.

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Colombian Army Begins Black Hawk Engine Maintenance

Colombia has tapped ITP Aero for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the armed forces’ Black Hawk helicopter engines.

12 April

Air

A Japan Coast Guard H225 helicopter is seen flying above gray waters. The white aircraft has a thin navy blue and thick light blue stripe painted on its side, as well as "JAPAN COAST GUARD" written on its tail boom. Three personnel can be seen inside the helicopter: one is the pilot inside the cockpit, and the other two are on the passenger seats.

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Japan Orders Three H225 Helicopters From Airbus

The Japanese Coast Guard has ordered three additional H225 Super Puma helicopters from Airbus, bringing its total H225 fleet to 18.

11 April

Air

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Taiwan Fighter Jets Suffer Damage From Earthquake

The Taiwanese Air Force has reported damage to eight of its fighter planes caused by the recent 7.2-magnitude earthquake.

10 April

Air

A Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter is seen flying over a desert plains. The dry, almost barren ground below has a pale yellow color. The helicopter's four spinning blades are blurry from its rotation. The helicopter's paint is dark green.

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Greece Buys 35 UH-60M Black Hawks From US

The government of Greece has officially signed off on its purchase of 35 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters from the US.

5 April

Air

A LITENING 5 Target Pod. The capsule-shaped targetting system is painted gray-green and has "Litening" painted in white in the middle of it.

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Sweden Orders $37M Gripen Target Pod Package From Saab

Sweden has ordered additional LITENING 5 target designator pods from Saab, estimated at 390 million kronor ($37 million).

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