According to a news bulletin from Sweden’s TV4, Stockholm is set to sign a defence cooperation agreement with Denmark and Norway in an effort to counter a deteriorating security situation in the Baltic region. Although Sweden is not a NATO… Read More ›
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Boeing gets approval to sell F-15EX fighter jet to India
According to a senior executive from Boeing, the company has received a license from the U.S. government to offer its F-15EX fighter jet to the Indian air force. Boeing’s F-15EX fighter jet will compete with France’s Rafale, Sweden’s Gripen among… Read More ›
Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems Ltd wins $136M contracts in Asia-Pacific region
On Monday, Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems Ltd stated, it has won contracts worth $136 million to provide customers in Asia-Pacific with airborne laser direct infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) systems. The DIRCM systems are designed to protect aircraft against heat-seeking ground-to-air… Read More ›
Airbus dismisses 16 employees following German investigation
According to a statement from Airbus’ spokesman, the airplane maker has dismissed 16 employees without notice following an investigation into the potential misuse of client documents. In September, prosecutors from Munich had launched an investigation after the company notified authorities… Read More ›
Boeing wins $500 million U.S. defense contract
Boeing has won a defense contract pertaining to Qatar’s air force. According to a statement from the Pentagon, Boeing Co has won a $500 million contract for providing an aircrew for F-15QA fighter jet as well as for a maintenance… Read More ›
Sikorsky bags $1.1 billion Pentagon deal
Sikorsky will be making 12 CH-53K King Stallion helicopter for the U.S. military with deliveries to commence in 2022. In a statement, the Pentagon said, it has awarded a $1.1 billion contract to Sikorsky, a unit of Lockheed Martin Corp,… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin awarded $2.4 billion contract for sale of THAAD missiles to Saudi Arabia
The development seals the deal which both countries entered into in Nov. 2018 for 44 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense launchers, missiles and related equipment. According to a statement by the Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Corp has been awarded a $2.4… Read More ›
Lockheed Martin unveil F-21 fighter jet for India
Lockheed Martin unveiled the F-21 fighter jet at an airshow in the southern Indian city of Bengaluru. On Wednesday, in a development that underscores an increase fostering of U.S.-India defense ties, Lockheed Martin has offered India a new combat jet… Read More ›
UAE announces defense deals worth $1.1 billion with international companies
Apart from these deals, the UAE has also signed military deals worth 1.1 billion UAE dirham with local companies. In a statement, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) disclosed, it had signed military deals worth $1.1 billion (3.87 billion UAE dirhams)… Read More ›
Australia signs $35.5 billion contract with France’s Naval Group for a fleet of 12 submarines
The development assumes significance since the deal is part of Australia’s plan to secure its trade interests in the strategic Asia-Pacific region. On Monday, Australia signed a production contract with French shipbuilder Naval Group for a fleet of twelve new… Read More ›