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Jan- 2024 -

5 January

Africa

A Mil Mi-28 helicopter is seen hovering on the clear blue sky. On its gray-green hull, the number "03" is painted in yellow, as well as two red stars and the unit name "RF-93275" in white. Some characters on the Russian alphabet are also painted in black.

Juster Domingo

Ugandan Air Force Helicopter Crash Kills Three

A Ugandan military helicopter crashed in Nyamisingiri village in western Uganda, claiming the lives of three people.

4 January

Air

A white Bombardier Global 6500 airplane is seen flying among the clouds. The blue sky serves as the background.

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US Army Contracts Bombardier for New Spy Plane Prototype

The US Army has contracted Bombardier Defense for one Global 6500 jet aircraft to support prototyping efforts for its HADES spy plane program.

4 January

Air

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US Marine Corps Training 100 MQ-9 Reaper Pilots for Reconnaissance

The US Marine Corps is training 100 MQ-9 Reaper pilots to support the country’s reconnaissance.

3 January

Air

Four gray Republic of Korea Air Force fighter jets are seen flying high above a landscape with a wide, winding river passing through it.

Juster Domingo

South Korea, Poland Sign Mutual Military Airworthiness Certification

South Korea and Poland have signed a deal to establish a mutual recognition process for military airworthiness certification.

Dec- 2023 -

29 December

Air

A dark green-colored light-armed helicopter is seen flying over a forest landscape.

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South Korea Announces $1.1-Billion Attack Helicopter Deal

South Korea has signed a $1.1 billion contract with Korea Aerospace Industries to produce its second batch of light-armed helicopters.

29 December

Air

A rocket engine or launcher is set up in what appears to be an outdoor testing facility. A stream of bright yellow-orange jet flames is seen jutting out of its main exhaust. In the background, a concrete wall is seen, with the blue sky visible farther back.

Juster Domingo

US Army Grants Javelin, Stinger, GMLR System Supply Contract

The US Army has signed a deal with defense manufacturer Firehawk Aerospace to address critical challenges in rocket propulsion production.

28 December

Air

A white Bombardier Global 6500 plane soars above the clouds. It has light blue stripes painted on the edges of its wings and tail. The right side of its body, as well as its right wing, has Hangul (Korean alphabet) characters painted on it.

Juster Domingo

L3Harris, Korean Air, ELTA Team Up for South Korean AEW&C Planes

L3Harris has announced a partnership with Korean Air and ELTA Systems to develop new high-altitude AEW&C planes for South Korea.

27 December

Air

An ULTRA Long Endurance Uncrewed Aerial System is seen grounded on what appears to be a military runway. The drone is shaped like a sleeker aircraft, with a thin body, tail, and pair of wings. It's painted a light grey color. The background is a clear blue sky, with a lot of orange light on the left side of the image, probably caused by the rising of the sun.

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US Air Force Grants $49M Long-Endurance Drone Deal

DZYNE has signed a $49-million US Air Force contract to continue developing low-cost, military-grade capabilities to boost the US unmanned fleet's endurance and propulsion.

27 December

Air

An Oerlikon GDF 103 anti-aircraft gun is seen set up in a grassy plains. Its two gun barrels are pointed upwards to the left at a 45-degree angle. The whole gun system is painted a deep green. The far background is a clear, blue sky.

Juster Domingo

Rheinmetall to Modernize Romanian Air Defense in $362-Million Deal

Rheinmetall has secured a 328-million euro ($362 million) contract with Romania to modernize its air defense artillery systems.

26 December

Air

A military personnel is seen guiding a jet plane in what appears to be an on-sea landing system. The personnel is wearing a yellow jacket and brown khakis. The fighter plane is colored gray. The background is a cloudy blue sky, with the ocean water below.

Juster Domingo

BAE Systems Wins US Navy Air Traffic, Landing System Upkeep Deal

BAE Systems has signed a $92-million deal with the US Navy to continue logistical services for its air traffic control and landing systems.

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