Embraer C-390 Makes Inroads as C-130J Competitor
By securing several notable customers towards the end of 2023, Embraer’s C-390 multirole tanker-transport (MRTT) aircraft is emerging as a viable C-130J competitor.
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Embraer C-390 Makes Inroads as C-130J Competitor
By securing several notable customers towards the end of 2023, Embraer’s C-390 multirole tanker-transport (MRTT) aircraft is emerging as a viable C-130J competitor.
Monthly Defense News – October 2023
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US Demonstrates Anti-Cruise Missile Capability via Laser-Guided Rockets
The US Air Force’s 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron demonstrated an ability to shoot down subsonic cruise missiles using AGR-20A APKWS laser-guided rockets from F-16s.
Leonardo Demos Next Generation Radar Warning Receiver (RWR)
Leonardo UK demonstrated a next-generation radar warning receiver (RWR) system that it says is four times as accurate as existing RWRs, but one-tenth the size.
Czech Firearms Maker CZ Reveals BREN 2 in 7.62×51 mm
The Czech firearms maker Česká zbrojovka (CZ) unveiled a 7.62x51 mm (or 7.62 NATO) version of its BREN 2 assault rifle, i.e. BREN 2 BR.
Denel Dynamics Completes A-Darter Missile Qualification Tests
South Africa’s Denel Dynamics announced that it has completed the missile qualification tests of its high off-boresight (HOBS) air-to-air missile (AAM), the A-Darter.
Paramount Group and Leonardo Agree to Weaponize M-345
Paramount Group and Leonardo signed an agreement to arm Leonardo’s M-345 for combat operations. This will be done by integrating Paramount’s SWIFT (Smart Weapons Integration on Fast-Jet Trainers) mission system…
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) receives Project Biro order from Armscor
Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has received an order from Armscor – the acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence – for three Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPV), 62…
Brazil buys ex-Royal Navy helicopter carrier HMS Ocean
The U.K. has confirmed that it sold the mothballed Royal Navy landing platform helicopter (LPH) or helicopter carrier HMS Ocean to Brazil for $117 million U.S.
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