Leonardo Wins €690M Canadian Contract to Upgrade AW101 Helicopters
The Canadian Department of National Defence has awarded Leonardo $1 billion CAN (€690 million) for the AW101/CH-149 “Cormorant” Mid-Life Upgrade (CMLU) Project. The contract covers upgrading 16 aircraft in total, comprising 13 existing Cormorant Search and Rescue Helicopter (CSH) currently in-service and the augmentation of a further three aircraft
AgustaWestland Wins U.S. Navy Deal for 26 TH-73A Training Helicopters
The Pentagon announced a $110.5 million contract to AgustaWestland for 26 TH-73A training helicopters
Lockheed Awarded $1B for the Manufacture of 118 F-35 Jets
Lockheed Martin has won an advance acquisition contract valued $1.05 billion to produce new F-35 combat aircraft for U
Norway Orders Additional Naval Strike Missiles
Kongsberg has signed a supplemental agreement contract with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) for the ongoing procurement of Naval Strike Missile (NSM) for deliveries to the Norwegian Navy. The value of the contract is MNOK 604 ($61 million) and will increase the total number of delivered NSMs to the Norwegian
Poland Acquires Elbit’s F-16 Mission Training Center
Elbit Systems has won a contract valued at approximately $36 million to supply four F-16 Full Mission Simulators (FMS) to the Polish Air Force (PLAF). The contract will be performed over a 28-month period
Colombia selects Rafale Jet Over Gripen, F-16
Columbia has opted to choose the French made Rafale aircraft over the competing Swedish Gripen and the American F-16 fighters to replace the Israeli Kfir aircraft present in its inventory. The Colombian government said France offered to sell 16 Rafale fighters with an estimated budget of 15 billion pesos (about $3 billion)
Mitsubishi, INPEX Tests Long-range Communication System for Drones
A four-company consortium comprising INPEX CORPORATION (INPEX), INPEX Pipeline (Japan) Co., Ltd
Finland Orders Saab's Latest Missiles to Counter Drones, Armored Aerial Targets
Finland has procured RBS 70 ground-based air defense systems from Saab. The order value is approximately SEK 800 million ($77 million) and deliveries will take place 2023-2026
DAPA Initiates Development of S.Korea’s Minesweeper Helicopter Project
South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) on Thursday to develop a small minesweeper helicopter. This initial contract for the development is worth KRW 347
Austria Takes Delivery of First AW169M LUH Helicopter
The Austrian Ministry of Defense received the first AW169M LUH helicopter from an initial order of 18 units. The handover of the aircraft, built at Leonardos Vergiate facility in Italy, achieved in line with the contractual obligations, was performed during an official ceremony held at the Tulln-Langenlebarn Brumowski Air Base, in the presence of Leonardos senior management
Romania Buys Israeli Watchkeeper X Tactical UAS for $410M
Elbit Systems has won a contract valued $410 million to supply up to seven “Watchkeeper X” tactical unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to Romania with a validity of five years. No specific purchase order under the contract was awarded yet
Fearing Ukrainian Attacks, Russia Develops New Anti-Drone System for Energy Facilities
Rostecs Roselectronics Holding delivered the first batch of new Serp-VS anti-drone systems to fuel and energy facilities. “We see the risks associated with the growing use of drones in both the military and civilian spheres
First Landing Support Vessel for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force
KF-21 Fighter Jet Completes 1,000th Accident-Free Sortie
Russia's Most Lethal Hypersonic Missile, "Oreshnik" Commences Production
Chinese Admiral Suspended Amid Allegations of Discipline Violations
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...