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July 06, 2022  

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Airbus to Provide 42 Satellite Platforms for US Space Development Agency
WASHINGTON --- Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc., has been contracted to provide 42 satellite platforms as well as assembly, integration, and test (AIT), launch, and space vehicle commissioning suppor

Philippines AF Short-Lists F-16, Gripen Fighters for Multi-Role Fighter Project
MANILA --– The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday said it is in the process of choosing between the latest model of the American-made Lockheed Martin F-16s and the Swedish-made Saab JAS-39 for its

Spain and Italy Urge NATO to Address Threats from North Africa
MADRID --- Southern European states including Italy and Spain are urging NATO allies to address threats from North Africa, after the alliance agreed on a new "strategic concept" at its summit last wee

 


The Philippines Air Force has reduced the options for its Multi-Role Fighter program to two aircraft: the Lockheed F-16V Viper and the Saab JAS-39C/D+ Gripen (pictured); a decision is due by year-end, but no funds have yet been allocated for the program. (Saab photo)


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Airbus to Provide 42 Satellite Platforms for US Space Development Agency
WASHINGTON --- Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc., has been contracted to provide 42 satellite platforms as well as assembly, integration, and test (AIT), launch, and space vehicle commissioning suppor...

Philippines AF Short-Lists F-16, Gripen Fighters for Multi-Role Fighter Project
MANILA --– The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday said it is in the process of choosing between the latest model of the American-made Lockheed Martin F-16s and the Swedish-made Saab JAS-39 for its ...

Spain and Italy Urge NATO to Address Threats from North Africa
MADRID --- Southern European states including Italy and Spain are urging NATO allies to address threats from North Africa, after the alliance agreed on a new "strategic concept" at its summit last wee...

EU Launches €30M Study of Future Mid-Size Tactical Cargo Aircraft
Tactical transport aircraft are the workhorses of battlefields, fulfilling missions like airdrop delivery, parachutist drop, logistics, medical evacuation (MEDEVAC), air to air refuelling, special mis...

Indian Navy Decision Imminent for Carrier-Based Fighter
The Indian Navy is in the process of procuring a fleet of deck-based fighter jets under the government-to-government route for its indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant, people familiar with the d...

US, Allies Seek to Meet Chinese Challenge with ‘Blue Pacific’ Grouping
Partners in the Blue Pacific, established late last month by United States, Australia and three other allies, is seen by analysts — and by Beijing — as the latest in a series of moves to counter China...

Russia Completing Testing of Anti-Stealth Missile: Tass
MOSCOW --- The state trials of small-to-medium-range air-to-air missiles for Su-57 fifth-generation fighters capable of engaging small-size stealth targets will be completed this year and their serial...

Air France Closes Acquisition of 200 CFM Engines to Power New A320s
PARIS --- Air France-KLM has finalized the purchase of 200 CFM International LEAP-1A engines to power its new fleet of Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft, after entering into exclusive negotiations i...

S. Korea’s Hanwha Sells 25 Barracuda Armored Vehicles to Indonesia
SEOUL --- South Korean defense firm Hanwha Corp. signed a contract with Indonesia's national police last month to supply 25 armored vehicles by 2024, its officials said Wednesday. The company inked...

Poland Awards $370M Contract for Turrets for Rosomak APCs
“This is another visit and another contract signed with Huta Stalowa Wola for the supply of modern weapons for the Polish Army, which are produced here,” said Mariusz Błaszczak, Deputy Prime Minister ...

Taiwan Shows Off Newly-Developed AT-5 Brave Eagle Jet Trainer
TAITUNG, Taiwan --- Taiwan's air force showed off its new locally designed and made jet trainer on Wednesday, touting the more advanced, combat-capable abilities of the aircraft that will replace agin...

Poland Begins Trials of Borsuk Infantry Fighting Vehicle
On Monday, July 4, the military qualification tests for the New Combat Floating Infantry Vehicle (NBPWP) began. Their positive conclusion will enable the commencement of the negotiation process on the...

US Air Force A-10 Fighters Operate from Highway in Exercise
ALGER COUNTY, Mich. --- Air National Guard A-10 Thunderbolt II, Air Force Special Operations Command MC-12W Liberty, C-145A Combat Coyote and U-28A Draco, and a C-146A Wolfhound from the Air Force Re...

Hensoldt and Theon Win Order for 20,000 Night Vision Goggles
BONN --- The Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) signed a contract amendment to an existing contract for binocular night vision goggles on behalf of Belgium and Germany with a Consorti...

Pentagon Updates List of Weapons Supplied to Ukraine
The United States has committed approximately $7.6 billion in security assistance to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden Administration, including approximately $6.9 billion since the beginning o...

NATO Joint Expeditionary Force Increases Presence in Sweden, Finland
A number of exercises within the framework of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) will be held in Sweden and Finland in the coming months, following the two countries’ applications for NATO membership...

Dutch Air Force Buys Gulfstream 650 Business Jet
Defense has purchased a used Gulfstream 650 (G650) and will begin to use the aircraft in 2023. It is a young aircraft, built in 2015 with more than 2,000 flight hours on the counter. The new acquisiti...

Safran Announces Plans to Set Up MRO Facility in India
A high-level delegation of French company Safran Group led by its CEO Mr Olivier Andries called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on July 05, 2022. Safran is one of the leading original...

Boeing Expands Team to Support German P-8A Poseidon Fleet
BERLIN --- Boeing, ESG Elektroniksystem und Logistik-GmbH and Lufthansa Technik today signed a three-party agreement that reinforces joint efforts to support Germany’s new P-8A Poseidon fleet. With th...

US Army Modernizes Training Using Advanced Technology
FORT HOOD, Texas — A hot breeze moves across tall grass and under the square shade of a black tent. Subject matter experts, industry tech developers, organizers and observers cluster beneath and besid...

S. Korean Air Force Aerobatic Team Arrives in UK for Airshows
MOD Boscombe Down has welcomed the Republic of Korea Air Force’s Black Eagles, to the Station, where they will be based to perform at UK air shows this summer. This is the first visit to the UK sin...

NZ Navy Underwater Capability on Show at RIMPAC
Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) divers are about to put their highly advanced underwater capabilities through their paces while on Exercise Rimpac, the world’s largest maritime military exercise. The...

Indra Acquires Simumak Training Solutions Company
relevant field of tactical training simulation and complete its high value-added product and service offer, which covers end-to-end customer needs with the highest demands and at lowest cost In add...


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