Tag: Military Procurement
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Indian Army to Buy 850 Kamikaze Drones for Armed Forces
India advances drone capability with 850 kamikaze units The Indian Army is moving ahead with a major boost to its unmanned aerial capability, signaling a strategic push to modernize its battlefield reconnaissance and strike options. As part of a broader evaluation of lessons learned from the recent ongoing security environment, the defence procurement process is…
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Apache Attack Helicopters for the Army and Seahawks for the Navy: India Accelerates Aerial Modernization
Overview: A Step Forward in India’s Aerial Modernization India appears poised to strengthen its military airpower with the rapid deployment of three Apache attack helicopters for the Army and the commissioning of the Navy’s second MH-60R Seahawk squadron. These acquisitions come at a time when the Indian armed forces are focused on closing capability gaps,…
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F-35 Defenders Rally to Back Canada’s Fighter Jet Plan Amid Saab Contest
Canada’s Fighter Jet Debate Heats Up Canada is at a crossroad in its pursuit of modernizing its air force. The government’s plan to acquire 88 American F-35 fighter jets has sparked a high-stakes contest with Saab’s Swedish Gripen proposal. Now, former high-ranking officers of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) are stepping forward to defend the…
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UK Troops Treated for Hearing Issues During Final Ajax Armoured Vehicle Tests
Overview: Ajax testing and the deafness concerns The British Army has faced renewed scrutiny over the Ajax armoured vehicle campaign after reports that soldiers were treated for hearing problems during the final testing phase this summer. The Ajax program, intended to deliver a modern, high-end combat vehicle, has been delayed for years amid concerns about…
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Saudi F-35 Purchase Clears Pentagon Hurdle
Overview: A Potential multi-billion-dollar deal on the move Saudi Arabia’s pursuit of up to 48 F-35 fighter jets appears to be advancing through a crucial U.S. defense review, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The move, if finalized, would represent one of the largest foreign military sales in recent history and could significantly reshape…
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Canada presses on with F-35 program amid cost concerns and strategic debates
Canada continues with the F-35 program despite rising costs Canada is moving full steam ahead with the F-35 fighter program, at least for the moment, according to a Department of National Defence official who testified before a House of Commons committee. Deputy Defence Minister Stefani Beck told MPs that the government will proceed with the…
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Canada Keeps F-35 Path Unchanged as Defence Officials Push Ahead
Canada presses ahead with the F-35 program amid ongoing review Canada is proceeding with the F-35 fighter program “full steam ahead” until otherwise directed, a top Department of National Defence official told a House of Commons committee. Deputy Defence Minister Stefani Beck testified as Parliament reviews the latest auditor general’s report on rising costs for…
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India-Russia Eyes Five More S-400 Systems to Bolster Long-Range Defence
India and Russia Move to Expand S-400 Defence Layer India and Russia are in talks to acquire five additional S-400 air defence systems, a move aimed at significantly strengthening India’s long-range protective umbrella. Top defence ministry officials are scheduled to meet Russian counterparts this week to evaluate whether the five systems will be purchased outright…
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Boris Pistorius in a Bind: Germany’s F126 Frigate Delays
The Delay That Puts Pistorius in a Bind Germany’s defense leader, Boris Pistorius, finds himself navigating a widening crisis as the naval flagship program—the F126 frigate—shifts from ambitious deadline to prolonged delay. The project, described by insiders as the German Navy’s largest modernisation effort in decades, was meant to give the Bundesmarine new capacity against…
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Pistorius Faces Major Delays in Germany’s F126 Navy Project
The F126: Germany’s Most Ambitious Naval Project Germany is pursuing a maritime modernization plan centered on the F126, a next‑generation warship designed to strengthen the Bundeswehr’s blue-water capabilities. Marketed as a cornerstone of Germany’s deterrence against potential threats, the vessel is meant to replace older classes and coordinate with allied fleets. Officials describe the F126…