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KAI to Develop Attack Helicopters for Korean Marine Corps

KAI to Develop Attack Helicopters for Korean Marine Corps

SEOUL — Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said Thursday it has won a contract to develop and supply homegrown amphibious attack helicopters for the Marine Corps.

South Korea’s sole aircraft maker unveiled the 438.4 billion-won (US$308.2 million) deal with the Defense Acquisition Program Administ…

South Korea’s Arms Exports to Exceed $13 Bln This Year: MoD

South Korea’s Arms Exports to Exceed $13 Bln This Year: MoD

SEOUL — South Korea recorded US$13 billion worth of arms exports in the first nine months of this year, Seoul’s defense chief said Thursday in a report to President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup said defense exports so far this year have created an overall economic effect worth 3…

Italy’s Carabinieri Order 20 Leonardo AW119Kx Helicopters

Italy’s Carabinieri Order 20 Leonardo AW119Kx Helicopters

ROME — Leonardo has announced today the signing of a contract by Italy’s Carabinieri for the supply of 20 AW119Kx single engine helicopters for its Air Service. The aircraft will be assembled at Leonardo’s Vergiate facility (Varese) with deliveries expected in the 2023-2026 period. The contract al…
Lithuania Orders 120mm Mortars from Spain’s Expal

Lithuania Orders 120mm Mortars from Spain’s Expal

The Defense Resources Agency under the Ministry of National Defense signed a contract with the Spanish company “EXPAL Systems, SA” for the purchase of towed 120 mm mortars EXPAL 120-MX2-SM. The weapons are planned to be delivered within two years, and half of the purchased mortars should reach the L…
Lithuania to Boost 2023 Defense Budget by 7%

Lithuania to Boost 2023 Defense Budget by 7%

The funds allocated to the security and defense of Lithuania will increase next year: the priorities are the modernization of the army and of the infrastructure.

The 2023 draft state budget submitted by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania and currently being considered by the Seimas envis…


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