Poland’s Ministry of National Defense has declared initial operational capability for the first Integrated Battle Command System-enabled battery of the nation’s WISŁA medium-range air defense program. Developed by Northrop Grumman, IBCS integrates various sensors and weapons systems, regardless of their origin, type, or domain, into a single, cohesive network. A cornerstone of the U.S. Army’s...
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Spain Orders 25 More Eurofighter Jets to Upgrade Air Force Fleet
Spain has ordered 25 additional Eurofighter aircraft from the NATO Eurofighter and Tornado Management Agency. The deal, known as the Halcon II program, includes 21 single-seat and four twin-seat aircraft that will replace part of the Spanish Air and Space Force’s aging F-18 fleet. Eurofighter Fleet Expansion Approved by Spain’s Council of Ministers in 2023,...
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Norway Extends Nødnett Radio Network Contract With Motorola Solutions
Norway’s Directorate for Civil Protection, or DSB, has awarded Motorola Solutions a five-year contract to continue managing Nødnett, the nation’s critical communications network. The contract, valued at $155.6 million, will begin in 2027 and run through 2031, with a possible two-year extension. Under the new agreement, the company will continue to provide operational, life cycle...
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European Defence Agency Advances Underwater Surveillance Technology Project
The European Defence Agency has launched the second phase of a project aimed at developing underwater surveillance technology. Known as “Evaluation of State-of-the-Art Thin Line Array Technology II,” or ETLAT II, the $4.2 million project aims to strengthen the EU’s capabilities in maritime defense over the next three years. It is led by Italy and...
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Brendan Horsley Named New Zealand’s First Inspector-General of Defence
New Zealand’s House of Representatives has approved Brendan Horsley’s appointment as the country’s first-ever inspector-general of defence. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith announced on Wednesday that Horsley would oversee establishing the new office and its support networks. Horsley’s term will start on Jan. 26, 2025, and end on Nov. 30, 2025. He will concurrently serve as...
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Lithuania Finalizes Deal for German Leopard Tanks, Pushes for Earlier Delivery
Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė has signed a document confirming Lithuania’s commitment to acquiring 44 German Leopard 2 tanks. Negotiations for an earlier delivery date are also underway, according to a Lithuanian National Radio and Television report. Franco-German land defense manufacturer KNDS is in charge of the production. “In our meeting with the head of KNDS,...
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CGI, SkyAlyne Partner for Canada’s Future Aircrew Training Program
GCI and SkyAlyne, which provides military pilot and aircrew training, have entered into a 25-year strategic partnership to support the Canadian Department of National Defence’s Future Aircrew Training program. Under the contract, CGI will provide cybersecurity, cloud computing, end-user services and infrastructure management to support SkyAlyne in modernizing aircrew training for the Royal Canadian Air...
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Portugal Becomes Inaugural Customer for Embraer’s New Super Tucano Model
The Portuguese Ministry of National Defense has signed an agreement with Embraer to acquire 12 A-29N Super Tucano aircraft, making Portugal the first nation to operate the latest variant of the trainer and light attack aircraft. The deal aligns with Lisbon’s initiative to modernize its Air Force assets. The upgraded aircraft will be used for...
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Poland Orders MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones From GA-ASI
Poland has acquired three MQ-9B SkyGuardian remotely piloted aircraft systems from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. The sale, which also includes two ground control stations and three years of support services, follows Warsaw’s 2022 lease of MQ-9A Reapers, which the aircraft manufacturer said paved the way for the eventual purchase of the next-generation MQ-9Bs. The...
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Australia Names Collins-Class Submarine Sustainment Program to ‘Product of Concern’ List
The Australian Department of Defence has listed the Collins-class submarine sustainment project as a product of concern. The decision will enhance ministerial oversight of the critical capability and ensure the fleet’s effectiveness throughout its service life. Defence said the submarines are operating beyond their original design life, which means increased support is necessary to ensure...