The U.S. Department of State has approved Norway’s planned purchase of missiles and related equipment from global defense contractor RTX for a potential $1.94 billion. The proposed sale calls for the delivery of 300 AIM-120C-8 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, 20 guidance sections for the weaponry, and related equipment and services. Other purchase items include spare...
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Airbus Seals Deal to Build 2 New Satellites for Yahsat; Alain Faure Quoted
Airbus will build two new telecommunications geostationary satellites for Al Yah Satellite Communications, the United Arab Emirates’ flagship satellite service provider. The companies have signed a contract for Al Yah 4 and Al Yah 5, which will be based on Airbus’ Eurostar Neo. The upcoming satellites will each carry flexible multiband payloads that can be reconfigured to...
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Kongsberg Geospatial, Hanwha Defense USA Collaborate on Canadian Army’s Land Program
Kongsberg Geospatial and Hanwha Defense USA have signed a memorandum of agreement to jointly respond to the Canadian military’s ground combat needs. Under the agreement, KG, the Canadian subsidiary of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, will oversee the local implementation of the Integrated Combat Solution on all Hanwha K9/K10 self-propelled howitzer artillery vehicles. “With the MOU signed...
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US Army Holds Industry Day in Oslo for Norwegian Construction Companies
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, recently gave industry briefings to some 100 representatives of engineering and construction companies in Norway and across Europe about potential construction contracts involving regional security projects. The industry day held in Oslo on May 22 detailed the registration process for competing on U.S. contracts and provided an overview...
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Fincantieri, Partner Companies to Deliver Italian Navy’s Requirements for Advanced Sub-Sea Drone Tech
Italy-based companies are collaborating to deliver the Italian Navy’s requirements for advanced sub-sea drone technologies. Fincantieri said it would work with Leonardo and Saipem to respond to the service’s solicitations for modern underwater propulsion, communications, and drone launch and recovery capabilities. “The responses to all four tenders will be made by clusters of companies,” a...
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Northrop Signs 15-Year Sourcing Contract With Chemring Nobel for Warhead Material; Stephen O’Bryan Quoted
Northrop Grumman has signed a long-term sourcing agreement with Norwegian company Chemring Nobel for HMX, a critical element of warhead production. The 15-year agreement ensures that Northrop Grumman’s Missile Products manufacturing facilities in Rocket Center, West Virginia, will have a reliable supply of the high-energy explosive powder. The deal provides guaranteed lead times, annual quantities...
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US OKs Denmark’s Request to Acquire Advanced Air-to-Air Missiles for $215M
The U.S. Department of State has approved a request from Denmark to purchase air-to-air missiles for $215.5 million. The proposed foreign military sale involves the shipment of 84 AIM-120C-8 advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles and three AIM-120 AMRAAM guidance sections, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said. The package includes the equipment, engineering and technical services, and...
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Taiwan Secures US Approval to Procure $300M Worth of F-16 Parts
The United States is set to deliver $300 million worth of F-16 parts to Taiwan following the Department of State’s approval of two proposed foreign military sales. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, the procurement request involves standard and nonstandard spare and repair parts, components, consumables and accessories for the fighter aircraft. The U.S....
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Ukrainian Helicopters Get Hensoldt Self-Protection Kits Against Missile Threats
Hensoldt has received an order from Ukraine to deliver advanced detection and self-protection sensors for the country’s helicopters. The agreement requires the Germany-based company to integrate its Airborne Missile Protection System into the Armed Forces of Ukraine aircraft. According to Tanya Altmann, head of the optronics and land solutions division at Hensoldt, the self-protection solutions...
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Israel Finalizes $3B Deal to Purchase 25 F-35s From US
Israel has ordered 25 F-35s from the United States to expand its fleet of 75 fifth-generation stealth fighters. The Israeli Ministry of Defense signed a letter of offer and acceptance with the U.S. government to facilitate the acquisition, which will be the third batch of F-35 squadrons for the Israeli Air Force. Under the $3...