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Lithuania Buying Thales GM200 MM/C Multi-mission Radar

January 3, 2024 @ 12:58 PM

Lithuania and the Netherlands have strengthened their defense cooperation by signing an agreement to acquire Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact (GM200 MM/C) radars from Dutch manufacturer Thales Nederland. The artillery radar system purchased by Lithuania will play a crucial role in enhancing the country's artillery capabilities
Japan Initiates Sea Trials for Helicopter Carrier Kaga Following F-35B Modifications

December 28, 2023 @ 06:31 AM

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commenced sea trials for its helicopter carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184) after undergoing significant modifications to accommodate F-35B fighter jets, as announced by the JMSDF on December 25. New images shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), by the service's
Rheinmetall Secures €328M Contract for Upgrading Romanian Air Defence Systems

December 23, 2023 @ 10:23 AM

The Romanian Ministry of Defence has awarded Rheinmetall, a Düsseldorf-based technology enterprise, a contract valued at approximately €328 million (excluding VAT) for the comprehensive modernization of the country's Oerlikon GDF 103 air defence artillery systems. This marks Rheinmetall's inaugural major order from Romania, an EU and NATO member state
Spain Buys 16 C-295 Aircraft in Maritime Patrol and Surveillance configurations

December 21, 2023 @ 09:12 AM

The Spanish Ministry of Defence has ordered 16 Airbus C295 aircraft in Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) configuration and Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) configuration worth €1.695 billion
Poland Receives 18 K9A1 Self-Propelled Howitzers

December 19, 2023 @ 10:54 AM

Eighteen additional K9A1 self-propelled howitzers from South Korea have reached Poland, as reported by the press service of the Polish Army. The delivery was made via sea transport to the port of Gdynia, with the ship arriving on December 17, 2023
U.S. State Department Greenlights $1.95B Sale of UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters to...

December 16, 2023 @ 04:40 AM

The State Department has given approval for a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Greece, involving UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and associated equipment, with an estimated cost of $1.95 billion
Polish Defense Ministry Dissolves Subcommittee Investigating Tu-154 Smolensk Plane Crash

December 15, 2023 @ 02:06 PM

Polands Ministry of National Defense announced today the decision to dissolve the Subcommittee for the re-examination of the Tu-154 plane crash that occurred near Smolensk on April 10, 2010. Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, signed the decisive document, with Deputy Minister Cezary Tomczyk endorsing the decision
Airbus Helicopters and German Army Sign Largest Ever H145M Contract

December 15, 2023 @ 07:45 AM

The German Bundeswehr and Airbus Helicopters have finalized a contract for the acquisition of up to 82 H145M multi-role helicopters, marking the largest-ever order for the H145M and the HForce weapon management system. The agreement includes 62 firm orders and an additional 20 options
Norway Approves Additional NASAMS Air Defense Systems Donation to Ukraine

December 14, 2023 @ 06:50 AM

Norway has approved the transfer of additional NASAMS air defense systems to Ukraine, as reported on the Norwegian government website. The donation, valued at NOK 335 million ($30 million), includes equipment from Norway's armed forces stocks for swift delivery and an order for additional items to be delivered later
U.S. Approves $255M Foreign Military Sale to Poland for Communications Equipment

December 14, 2023 @ 05:17 AM

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