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Greece approves €4–4.6bn defence package including Achilles Shield, 38 F‑16 Viper upgrades and frigate refits

Greece's parliamentary armament committee approved a roughly €4–4.6 billion defence package that green‑lights purchase of an Israeli Achilles Shield air‑defence/drone‑counter system, funds frigate refits and supports the upgrade of 38 F‑16s to the modern Viper standard, plus C‑27 fleet FOS.

2026-03-16T09:00:47.534622-07:00

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Japan receives first Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles in Norway, boosting F-35A strike capability

2026-03-15T22:18:57.611304-07:00

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Australia deploys E-7A Wedgetail and 85 RAAF personnel to UAE, supplies AIM-120 AMRAAMs amid Iran tensions

2026-03-10T06:38:15.838402-07:00

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Switzerland trims F-35 buy to about 30 jets amid rising costs, seeks European air‑defence fallback

2026-03-06T06:54:51.375903-08:00

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Greece approves €4–4.6bn defence package including Achilles Shield, 38 F‑16 Viper upgrades and frigate refits Greece's parliamentary armament committee approved a roughly €4–4.6 billion defence package that green‑lights purchase of an Israeli Achilles Shield air‑defence/drone‑counter system, funds frigate refits and supports the upgrade of 38 F‑16s to the modern Viper standard, plus C‑27 fleet FOS.

2026-03-16T09:00:47.534622-07:00

Greece approves €4–4.6bn defence package including Achilles Shield, 38 F‑16 Viper upgrades and frigate refits

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Japan receives first Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles in Norway, boosting F-35A strike capability Japan took delivery of its first Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles at a ceremony in Norway, a milestone that enhances the strike capability of its Lockheed Martin F-35A fleet. The shipment marks the start of Japan's fielding of JSMs on its stealth fighters.

2026-03-15T22:18:57.611304-07:00

Japan receives first Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles in Norway, boosting F-35A strike capability

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Boeing wins $289M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel Boeing has won a $289 million contract to deliver as many as 5,000 air‑launched precision‑guided "smart" bombs to Israel, Bloomberg reports. The award, cited by three people familiar with the transaction, covers delivery of new munitions for Israeli combat aircraft.

2026-03-10T13:53:32.476309-07:00

Boeing wins $289M contract to supply up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs to Israel

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Davenport to test-fire guided munitions next year from Virtus — an armed AS350/H125 targeting the light-attack market Davenport Aviation will next year test-fire guided munitions from the Virtus, a weaponized Airbus AS350/H125 light-single, validating weapons carriage and targeting integration on a low-cost light-attack helicopter. The live-fire evaluation will assess handling, integration and operational suitability for small-unit strike roles.

2026-03-10T12:19:16.176347-07:00

Davenport to test-fire guided munitions next year from Virtus — an armed AS350/H125 targeting the light-attack market

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Australia deploys E-7A Wedgetail and 85 RAAF personnel to UAE, supplies AIM-120 AMRAAMs amid Iran tensions Australia has deployed one Boeing E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft and 85 RAAF personnel to the UAE and is supplying AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles to bolster UAE air-defence and provide early detection of Iranian drones and missiles. Canberra says the forces are defensive and will not take part in offensive operations.

2026-03-10T06:38:15.838402-07:00

Australia deploys E-7A Wedgetail and 85 RAAF personnel to UAE, supplies AIM-120 AMRAAMs amid Iran tensions

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Germany orders 47 Northrop Grumman CIRCM infrared countermeasure kits for CH-47F Chinooks Germany has ordered 47 Northrop Grumman CIRCM infrared countermeasure kits to equip the majority of its incoming CH-47F Block II Chinook transports, part of a 60‑aircraft Schwerer Transporthubschrauber (STH) buy with deliveries starting in 2027. The systems protect rotary-wing assets from infrared-guided threats.

2026-03-10T06:32:20.632355-07:00

Germany orders 47 Northrop Grumman CIRCM infrared countermeasure kits for CH-47F Chinooks

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Switzerland trims F-35 buy to about 30 jets amid rising costs, seeks European air‑defence fallback Switzerland will purchase roughly 30 Lockheed Martin F‑35A fighters, down from an initial 36, after unit‑cost increases pushed the programme over budget. The government declined to add funds to preserve procurement limits and is pursuing a complementary European air‑defence option amid Patriot production delays.

2026-03-06T06:54:51.375903-08:00

Switzerland trims F-35 buy to about 30 jets amid rising costs, seeks European air‑defence fallback

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U.S. and Gulf states tap Ukraine’s Shahed-counter interceptor drones and expertise as interceptor stocks run low Facing sustained Iranian Shahed attacks and dwindling interceptor inventories, the U.S. and Gulf partners are seeking Ukraine’s wartime experience and low-cost interceptor drones — which Kyiv has offered to export — to bolster regional air defences and counter loitering munitions.

2026-03-05T01:16:57.269676-08:00

U.S. and Gulf states tap Ukraine’s Shahed-counter interceptor drones and expertise as interceptor stocks run low

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Greece approves €4–4.6bn defence package including Achilles Shield, 38 F‑16 Viper upgrades and frigate refits

Japan receives first Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles in Norway, boosting F-35A strike capability

Australia deploys E-7A Wedgetail and 85 RAAF personnel to UAE, supplies AIM-120 AMRAAMs amid Iran tensions

Switzerland trims F-35 buy to about 30 jets amid rising costs, seeks European air‑defence fallback

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