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US Approves $98M Sale of Harpoon Block II Missiles, RAM Missiles and...

January 6, 2018 @ 11:21 AM

The US Department of State on Friday approved a $98.4 million sale RGM-84L Harpoon Block II surface launched missiles, Block II Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) tactical missiles and MK 54 Mod 0 lightweight torpedoes to Mexico
US State Department Approves $62M Sale of Software Upgrades for Oman’s F-16...

January 6, 2018 @ 11:10 AM

The US Department of State on Friday approved a $62-million sale of software upgrades for F-16 combat jets and secure communications equipment. "The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Oman of items and services to support incremental Operational Flight Profile (OFP) software upgrades for F-16 subsystems, as well as Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) and secure communications equipment for Mode 5 operations for an estimated cost of $62 million," the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a release on Friday
Terma To Provide Missile Warning Systems For Belgian Defence F-16s

January 5, 2018 @ 03:18 PM

Belgian Defence has ordered Termas ylon Integrated Dispensing System (PIDS+) configuration pylons for its fleet of F-16 fighter jets. According to company press release, all of the original European Participating Air Forces (EPAF) countries – Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and Belgium – have now ordered the Terma PIDS+ pylons for their F-16s, and all of them are equipped with the Hensoldt AAR-60(V)2 Missile Warning System (MWS)
Saab to Supply New Lightweight Torpedo to Finnish Navy This Year

January 4, 2018 @ 01:33 PM

Saab has signed a contract for production and deliveries of New Lightweight Torpedo to the Finnish Navy. The contract signed is part of the Squadron 2000 Mid-Life Upgrade Programme (SQ2000 MLU) of the Finnish Navy´s four Hamina fast attack crafts (FAC), Saab said in a statement Thursday
Russia Reveals New Air-defence Artillery System To Replace Shilka

January 3, 2018 @ 02:29 PM

Russia has revealed that it has developed new air defence artillery to replace the venerable Shilka system. The new system, whose name was not mentioned, is designed to engage air targets including UAVs, single projectiles of MLRSs, cruise missiles, tactical aircraft, helicopters of fire support as well as ground and surface light-armored targets, the Russian MoD said in a release
Bulgarian Watchdog Rejects Ukrimash’s Appeal to Stop Fighter Jet Overhaul Deal with...

January 2, 2018 @ 02:06 PM

Bulgarian Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC), an anti-monopoly watchdog has rejected Ukrainian arms firm Ukrinmashs appeal to stop $50.2 million worth fighter jet overhaul deal with Russian MiG
Indonesian Cyber Agency Placed Under Presidential Control

January 2, 2018 @ 11:03 AM

The Indonesian Cyber and Intelligence Agency (BSSN) has been placed under direct presidential control, an order this effect was issued by the office of President Joko Widodo on December 16, 2017. According to Presidential Regulation No
North Korea Preparing To Launch ‘Largest Missile Ever’ In September 2018

January 2, 2018 @ 09:21 AM

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has reportedly ordered for the largest missile for its arsenal, which is planned for launch in September this year, during the 70th anniversary of the founding of the republic. According to a report by
Raytheon Wins $333 Million Surveillance Radar Maintenance and Services Contract

December 30, 2017 @ 06:35 AM

Raytheon has won $333 million contract for a Surveillance Radar program operations and maintenance follow-on sustainment package. The package includes contractor logistics support (sustainment); engineering services and technical updates to address equipment obsolescence; transportation and material costs associated with contractor repair and return services; spare and repair parts; support and test equipment; publications and technical documentation personnel training and training equipment; government and contractor engineering; technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistical and program support, the US department of defense said in a statement Friday
US Air Force’s E-8C JSTARS Suffered Engine Mishap During Maintenance

December 28, 2017 @ 09:13 AM

The E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS) of the US Air Force suffered damage during a ground maintenance operations engine run at Robinson Air Force Base, Georgia, on December 19. According to airforcetimes

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