The Logistics Command of the Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) has signed a contract with Finnish defence supplier Patria Group for the supply of six armoured vehicle-launched bridges (AVLBs), Patria announced on 19 December 2023. The new AVLBs will supplement similar vehicles delivered in the 2005-2008 and 2018-2022 timeframes. The vehicles in question will use the…
The Government of Canada has signed a contract to purchase a fleet of MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI). The order includes the associated Certified Ground Control Stations and support equipment from GA-ASI. Further, the first delivery is expected in 2028. The SkyGuardian RPAS is interoperable with…
The State Department of United States (US) has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Italy of M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS). The estimated total program cost is $400 million. The Government of Italy has requested to buy twenty-one (21) M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS);…
Multiple countries from South America, the Middle East and Africa have shown interest in the acquisition of the indigenous Akash Missile system. According to the Defence Sources, the Akash missile system has generated a lot of interest among countries in the Middle East, South American nations including Brazil, Egypt, Africa and other friendly countries. The…
The India’s Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia chaired the Cargo Advisory Committee meeting on 19th December 2023. During the session, the committee deliberated on the need to enhance collaboration within the cargo industry. Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia assured the members that the government will continue to adopt a proactive approach in…
The State Department of United States (US) has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Greece of UH-60M Black Hawk Helicopters and related equipment. The estimated total cost is $1.95 billion. The Government of Greece has requested to buy:- thirty-five (35) UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters eighty (80) T700-GE 701D…
BAE Systems and AMS Integrated Solutions Ltd have committed to working together to offer support for artillery systems being used in Ukraine and produced by BAE Systems. During a visit to Kyiv, the two companies have signed an agreement that will enable them to offer specialised artillery systems support directly to Ukrainian armed forces from…
Elbit Systems Ltd. announced in furtherance of the Company’s report from November 28, 2023, that sin the beginning of the Swords of Iron War, it has been awarded a series of contracts by the Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) in an aggregate amount that is material to the Company. As reported by the Company…
Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 6X jet entered service on November 30, 2023. Type certification was granted last August 22nd, 2023 by both EASA and the FAA. Since that time, post-certification upgrades were applied that required EASA approval. About Falcon 6X Jet The Falcon 6X redefines the business jet travel experience with added comfort, safety and technology….
The State Department of United States (US) has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Romania of Javelin Missiles and related equipment. The estimated total cost is $80 million. Notably, the Government of Romania has requested to buy two hundred sixty-three (263) Javelin FGM-148F Missiles; and twenty-six (26) Javelin…
