U.S. Central Command chief Gen. Michael Kurilla has recommended that U.S. lawmakers enable the Department of Defense to award multiyear contracts more often to encourage long-term investments in production capacities. He noted that under-investing in the defense industrial base is a significant bottleneck for the United States to meet its partner countries’ demand for military...
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Lithuania Trains Pilots, Technicians Ahead of Black Hawk Delivery
Lithuania is set to receive the first two of its four UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter orders by the end of 2025, with the rest expected to arrive in 2026. The order was originally scheduled for a late 2024 delivery. Once the UH-60M arrives, Vilnius will be joining a long list of European nations that turn...
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General Atomics to Arm Spain’s MQ-9A Fleet Under Deal With US
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. an $8.2 million undefinitized contract to equip Spain’s MQ-9A remotely piloted aircraft fleet with weapons. Structured as a cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price deal, the contract includes hardware and support services and will run until June 30, 2027. According to the DOD notice, the sole-source...
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US Clears Potential $371M AIM-9X Missile Sale to Norway
Norway will reinforce its F-35 fighter jet firepower with AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical missiles in a $370 million deal with the United States. The U.S. State Department approved the potential Foreign Military Sale deal on Friday. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Norway requested 300 AIM-9X Block II tactical missiles and related training...
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US Approves Kuwait’s $425M Patriot Missile Software Upgrade Deal
The U.S. Department of State has cleared a potential $425 million foreign military sale to Kuwait of Patriot Post-Deployment Build 8.1 and related equipment and services. RTX will be the principal contractor for the planned deal. The proposed acquisition covers delivery, installation and upgrade services for Patriot Post-Deployment Build 8.1 and several non-major defense equipment...
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India Seeks $131M Acquisition of Maritime Domain Awareness Capability
The U.S. Department of State has approved India’s proposed $131 million acquisition of Indo-Pacific maritime domain awareness capability and related equipment and services. With Hawkeye 360 set to be the principal contractor, the potential foreign military sale will cover SeaVision software, technical assistance field team training, remote software and analytic support, access to SeaVision documentation, and other...
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US Approves $1.3B Sale of RTX Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles to Poland
The U.S. Department of State has approved Poland’s proposed acquisition of the RTX-made AIM-120D Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related equipment and services, estimated to cost $1.33 billion. The potential Foreign Military Sales transaction covers 400 AIM-120D3 AMRAAMs, 16 AIM-120D3 AMRAAM guidance sections, including either Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Modules or M-Code, and one AIM-120...
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US Clears $280M Patriot Air Defense System Sale to Romania
The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential $280 million foreign military sale of a Patriot air defense system to Romania, reinforcing the European country’s defense capabilities as a NATO ally. The proposed sale comprises a Configuration 3+ Increment 3 radar, an engagement control station, two launching stations, modification kits, generators, encryptors, logistics and...
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US OKs Netherlands’ Potential RTX Tomahawk Missile, Related Equipment Acquisition
The U.S. Department of State has approved the Netherlands’ potential $2.19 billion acquisition of Tomahawk cruise missiles. RTX will be the principal contractor of the possible sale. The proposed Foreign Military Sales transaction covers the delivery of up to 163 Tomahawk Block V all-up rounds, 12 Tomahawk Block IV AURs, up to 10 Tactical Tomahawk...
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Lockheed Martin Exec: F-16 Block 70 to Boost Philippines’ Air Power, Self-Reliance
Lockheed Martin has affirmed its support for the Philippines’ air power modernization efforts through its proposed acquisition of F-16 Block 70 fighter jets. “The F-16 Block 70 will deliver advanced capabilities and performance to address the Philippines’ defense requirements and serve as a strategic asset to support the country’s Self-Reliant Defense Posture,” Aimee Burnett, vice...