Despite having selected Pilatus trainer Aircraft, the Netherlands cannot award a contract to the Swiss firm as a rival manufacturer has filed a lawsuit against the Dutch Ministry of Defense (MoD) protesting the selection. The Dutch MoD is purchasing 8 new training aircraft and 2 flight simulators to replace the 13 Pilatus PC-7 training aircraft it had acquired in 2008 which are reaching the end of their technical lifespan, State Secretary Gijs Tuinman reported this to the House of Representatives on October 14, according to a Dutch MoD press release
The Netherlands plans to acquire 46 Leopard-2A8 battle tanks as part of a new initiative supported by the German government. State Secretary Gijs Tuinman announced this decision today in a letter to the House of Representatives
Sikorsky has been awarded a $6 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to install its ALIAS/MATRIX flight autonomy system onto the U.S
Russia did not deploy Iranian-made loitering munitions against Ukraine during the night of October 13-14, marking the first time in 48 days that such attacks were absent. This development follows a recent Ukrainian strike that
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South Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a contract with Samyang Chemical Industry Co., Ltd
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Fearing an imminent Israeli bombardment on its nuclear and energy facilities for its October 7 missile attack, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has concluded a whirlwind tour of its Arab neighbours to pressure the Israelis to sue for peace. Araqchis visit to Riyadh focused on regional security, despite recent improvements in Saudi-Iran relations
Northrop Grumman has launched the 30x113mm M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun, which allows operators to switch ammunition types quickly and includes different rounds for anti-drone and anti-armor operations. The M230LF Dual Feed Chain Gun eliminates the need for mixed ammunition belts, allowing operators to switch between two types of ammunition on demand
Polands plan to purchase 48 FA-50 light attack aircraft from South Korea is reportedly being reconsidered, as technical challenges and cost hikes spark disputes over weapon system integration, putting the entire deal under review. The Polish government, which signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) in September 2022, is questioning the fulfillment of the agreement, specifically concerning the integration of U