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In December, the United Arab Emirates ordered 80 Rafale fighter jets worth $16 billion from the French manufacturer Dassault Aviation—both a record UAE arms purchase and a record French arms sale. W... Latest Press Releases Russia Boosting, Not Reducing Military Presence Near Ukraine: NATO
Russia is boosting its military buildup and encircling much of Ukraine despite Moscow's claims that it is withdrawing some troops, the United States and NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday. ... Airbus Board Launches Review of Defence Business As Pressures Mount: Report
ARIS --- Airbus has launched a review of its defence strategy that could open the door to more strategic partnerships as Europe's arms makers juggle security threats and pressure from some investors, ... Pentagon: Defense Industry Consolidation Poses Risks to National Security
A report just released by the Defense Department reveals consolidation in the defense industrial base, which poses risks to national security. The report lays out a series of proposed efforts by the... US Air Force Deploys F-35As to Germany
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany --- In coordination with the German government, U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft arrived at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Feb. 16, 2022, to bolster read... UK Moves Additional Troops to Estonia
UK’s substantial contribution to NATO’s uplift in Eastern Europe is strengthening the Alliance’s Defences on land, sea and air, amid ongoing tensions with Russia. Defence Secretary Ben Wallace i... Ukraine: NATO Hopes for Best, Prepares for Worst
NATO is hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst, alliance Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said today as he opened meetings of the alliance's defense ministers in Brussels. "We face a... Swiss Cabinet Asks Parliament for Funds to Pay for F-35, Patriot
BERN--- At its meeting on February 16, 2022, the Federal Council approved the 2022 army dispatch. It is asking parliament for commitment credits of CHF 6.035 billion for new F-35A fighter jets and C... Australian, UK Prime Ministers See Progress on AUKUS Nuke Sub Deal
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, the Rt. Hon. Boris Johnson MP, and the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, met virtually on 16 February (GMT) / 17 February (AEDT). They... Israel Blocked Sale of Iron Dome to Ukraine - report
Israel halted an attempt by the US to transfer several batteries of the Iron Dome defense system to Ukraine over worries it would damage its relations with Russia, the Ynet news site reported on Tue... S. Korea to Reinforce Anti-Missile Unit
SEOUL --- South Korea's military will reinforce the Air Force's missile defense unit by deploying additional equipment, including advanced radars, and broadening its missions, the defense ministry s... L3Harris to Upgrade US Air Force’s Satellite-Denial System
It’s a unique technology with an extraordinary purpose – denying adversaries’ space-based communications with almost a flip of a switch. Now the U.S. Space Force will expand and upgrade the Count... Finland to Develop Navy’s Mine Sweeping Capability
The latest Government Defence Report (VNS 2021) mentions the modernisation of mine sweeping capabilities, which is set to begin with replacing the ageing Kuha and Kiiski class vessel. The vessels were... BAE, Iveco to Produce Additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles for USMC
BOLZANO, Italy --- In this framework, Iveco Defence Vehicles to deliver additional amphibious platforms to the U.S. Marine Corps in partnership with BAE Systems The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded ... The Brahmos Missile and the Philippines’ Quest for Deterrence
At the end of last year, the Philippines released initial funding for the purchase of the Indian–Russian BrahMos missile system. The contract for three batteries to be operated by the Philippine Mar... Ukraine Firm Grows Revenue Thanks to Pakistan Tank Upgrade
The state enterprise VO Malyshev Plant (ZiM), which is a part of Ukroboronprom, continues to increase its portfolio of orders. At the beginning of 2022, the total amount of signed contracts exceeded... Romania Joins NATO’s Munition Cooperation Framework
On 16 February 2022, NATO’s Air Battle Decisive Munitions (ABDM) High Visibility Project welcomed Romania as its fifteenth participant. A signing ceremony, led by Mircea Geoană, NATO Deputy Secretar... Sikorsky Wins Contract to Build CH-53K Helicopters for Israel
STRATFORD, Conn. --– Lockheed Martin will produce 12 CH-53K heavy lift helicopters for Israel under a U.S. Navy Foreign Military Sales (FMS) agreement. This production announcement is for the fir... US Army Builds Support Facilities for Nigerian Super Tucano Fleet
KAINJI AIR FORCE BASE, Nigeria --- On February 15, U.S. Ambassador Mary Beth Leonard and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Brig. Gen. Thomas Tickner visited Kainji Air Force Base to break ground on the f... Safran, TAI to Support Royal Thai Air Force H135 and H225 Engines
Safran Helicopter Engines and Thai Aviation Industries have signed a contract to support Arrius 2B2Plus of the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF), and have renewed the existing one intented for their Makil... Sailors Speak of US Navy Maintenance and Repair
A grim look below decks on Navy warships To get a sense of today’s U.S. Navy, you’ve got to leave the bright and shiny bridge and clamber several decks below to visit the grimy and hot engineerin... Indra Working on Mission System for Future European Armored Vehicles
MADRID --- Indra, one of the leading global technology and consulting companies, as part of the FAMOUS program (European Future Highly Mobile Augmented Armored Systems) led by the company Patria, is... Bell Wins Funding for DoD High-Speed VTOL Capabilities
FORT WORTH, TX --- Bell Textron Inc. today announced its advancement to the next phase of the AFWERX High-Speed Vertical Take-Off and Landing (HSVTOL) Concept Challenge, a crowdsourcing effort for t... Northrop Delivers 900th F-35 Center Fuselage
PALMDALE, Calif. --- Northrop Grumman Corporation marked the 900th center fuselage delivery on Feb. 14. Utilizing the company’s Integrated Assembly Line (IAL), F-35 center fuselages are delivered ac... Airbus 2021 Net Income Rebounds to €4.2 Bn As Revenues Up 4%
-- 611 commercial aircraft delivered in 2021 -- Financials reflect strong operational performance group-wide -- Revenues € 52.1 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 4.9 billion; EBIT (reported) € 5.3 billion ... | 
