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FMS Approval For 70 Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles Extended Range To Poland

November 29, 2016 @ 12:51 PM

The US state department has approved sale of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles Extended Range (JASSM-ER) for an estimated cost of $200 million to Poland. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale Monday
Raytheon Awarded $225M Contract To Increase Patriot Missile Defense Capability

November 29, 2016 @ 11:38 AM

Raytheon has won a $225 million contract from an undisclosed member of the 13-nation group to increase the capability of Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System. "The added capability will strengthen our customer's protection against the evolving threats of tactical ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and enemy aircraft," said Ralph Acaba, Raytheon vice president of Integrated Air and Missile Defense in a statement Monday
Russia Tests ‘Nuclear Trains’ Capable Of Firing Six Thermonuclear Ballistic Missiles

November 24, 2016 @ 07:53 AM

Russia has successfully tested Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) for its revamped Soviet era ‘nuclear trains program. The missile advancement comes as Kremlin deploys nuclear-capable missiles along the Polish border
Poland Receives First Two M-346 Trainers From Alenia Aermacchi

November 16, 2016 @ 09:45 AM

The Polish Air Force has received the first two M-346 Advanced Jet Trainers (AJT) from Alenia Aermacchi. The aircraft flew in formation with the TS-11 Iskara trainers on Monday which were sent to welcome the new airframes, The Aviationist reported Tuesday
Poland To Build Territorial Defense Force By 2019

November 15, 2016 @ 05:41 PM

Poland will build a 800 million Euros worth new territorial defense force of 53,000 volunteers by 2019 in order to guard against threats from Russia. The force will be similar to the US National Guard in that it is comprised of civilians who undergo military training, Defense Minister Atoni Macierewicz said Monday
Bulgaria To Buy 10 Russian Engines For Its Aging MiG-29 Jet Fighters

November 10, 2016 @ 06:51 PM

Sofia-based company Aviostart has won a 21.8 million euro ($23
600 Ammo Containers Shipped To US Forces In Europe As Deterrence Against...

November 10, 2016 @ 11:12 AM

The US department of Defense has completed shipping of ammunition for its Army and Air Force units in Europe as part of the continued effort to reassure NATO allies in Europe and bolster deterrence against potential Russian aggression, US Army Europe reported in a statement Tuesday. This consignment of more than 600 shipping containers is the largest in more than two decades
US Army To Deploy Newer Stryker ICV Prototype In Europe In 2018

November 7, 2016 @ 01:30 PM

The US Army will field a more lethal version of Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle to Europe in 2018. The US Army had issued an urgent requirement for more firepower for its Germany based 2nd cavalry regiment three years ago
844 Firms To Participate In Indo-Defense 2016 Exhibition

October 29, 2016 @ 02:03 PM

A total of 844 companies, including 573 foreign and 271 domestic, will be participating in Indo Defense 2016 Expo and Forum, held in Indonesia from November 2 to 5. Those domestic companies participating in the 7th international defense industry exhibition include aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia, arms producer PT Pindad, electronic equipment industry PT LEN Industri, and ship building company PT Dok Perkapalan Kodja Bahari,
Polish-Ukraine Helicopter Production Talks Not Related To Failed Airbus Deal: Defense Minister

October 19, 2016 @ 03:40 PM

Poland is in talks with Ukrainian manufacturers to produce a military helicopter in a joint cooperation and is unrelated to the failed deal to buy choppers from Airbus Helicopters. In an interview for the Trwam TV station the Polish Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz explained that the plan is an attempt to build a helicopter, drawing on the experience of the CEE region countries,

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