In a joint press conference with Norwegian Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram, Danish Defense Minister Troels Lund Poulsen
Denmark and Norway strengthen defense ties with a strategic agreement emphasizing joint training, Arctic monitoring, and Ukraine support, signed by Ministers Troels Lund Poulsen and Bjørn Arild Gram on June 24. The collaborative endeavor underscores the shared commitment of both nations to fortify their defense capabilities and foster deeper ties in the face of evolving security challenges, particularly in Europe
Turkey has reportedly signed a $23 million contract with the United States for the procurement of F-16 fighter jets. The U
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Patria and Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) outlining the framework for the production and sustainment of Pratt & Whitney F135 engines in Finland. The MoA sets the stage for Patria to handle the assembly of F135 engines and components from 2025 to 2030
Fighter jets from nine NATO countries participated in Europes first-ever basic fighter maneuvers exercise- sometimes called Dogfighting- at the Ramstein air base in Germany on June 6. The exercise assumes significance in the light of the impending transfer of F-16 jets to Ukraine where they are expected to engage with Russian fighters such as the Su-35 and MiG-29
Rheinmetall is advancing its F-35A program by commissioning AERO-Bildungs GmbH to train production mechanics for the F-35A's center fuselage section in Weeze. AERO-Bildungs GmbH, specializing in aviation technical training, will help plan and implement training for Rheinmetall's F-35A program in Weeze
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement worth $3 billion with the U.S
Kongsberg has secured a contract with the United States Air Force (USAF) for supplying Joint Strike Missiles (JSM) for the F-35A aircraft. The contract, valued at up to $141 million, extending until August 2026, encompasses production of all up JSM rounds, containers, and test equipment, with specific quantities undisclosed
Belgium has commenced construction on its second F-35 complex, with a groundbreaking ceremony taking place at Kleine-Brogel Air Base on May 30. The new complex is being developed to accommodate the forthcoming fleet of F-35A fighter aircraft, which will replace the current F-16 fleet deployed at Florennes and Kleine-Brogel