BAE Systems has signed an agreement with AMS Integrated Solutions to provide artillery systems support within Ukraine. Under the deal, finalized in Kyiv, the partner companies will repair BAE-built artillery systems donated by the United Kingdom to the Ukrainian armed forces. The arrangement calls for AMS to use its existing maintenance facilities in Ukraine to...
Category: Contract Awards
UAS Purchases To Sharpen New Zealand Army’s Surveillance Capabilities
The New Zealand Army will deploy uncrewed aircraft systems and remote ground sensors starting in 2024, with the country’s Ministry of Defence awarding purchase contracts for the equipment to three companies. The ministry announced on Thursday that the contracted suppliers include EPE New Zealand for backpack portable quadcopter micro UAS and remote ground systems. U.S.-based...
US Approves Proposed $59M Sale of Tactical Missiles to Japan
The Department of State has approved a proposed $59 million foreign military sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II tactical missiles to Japan. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Tokyo wants to purchase 44 AIM-9X Sidewinder Block IIs and 29 AIM-9X Sidewinder captive air training missiles. The deal also involves providing Japan with missile containers,...
Jacobs Books Three-Year Contract to Support France’s Nuclear Power Reactor Development
Jacobs Solutions has received a contract to support a French startup project to develop an innovative nuclear power reactor. Under the three-year agreement, the U.S.-based company will deliver the necessary services to ensure that Naarea can safely advance its XAMR nuclear micro-generator technology. According to Jacobs, it will provide nuclear safety and engineering support for...
IBM to Provide NATO With Enhanced Cybersecurity Visibility, Asset Management Capability
IBM has secured a contract from the NATO Communications and Information Agency to strengthen the cyber resilience of the alliance’s enterprise networks. Under the agreement, a customized asset, configuration, patching and vulnerability management service will be developed and delivered to the organization starting in January 2024, according to IBM. IBM Consulting Chief Operating Officer Mohamad...
US State Department Approves Potential $80M Javelin Missile Sale to Romania
The U.S. Department of State has approved the planned sale of Javelin missiles worth an estimated $80 million to Romania. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on Tuesday about the possible foreign military sale, with Raytheon and Lockheed Martin as the prime contractor. Romania’s purchase order includes 263 Javelin FGM-148F missiles and 26 Javelin...
US Approves Potential $2B Sale of Submarine Trainers to Australia
The Department of State has approved a possible foreign military sale of submarine training devices to the Royal Australian Navy under the AUKUS Pillar One Optimal Pathway program. Under the proposed deal, to run for nine years with a ceiling value of $2 billion, the United States will also provide personnel training, planning and nonrecurring...
Rheinmetall Secures New Arms Supply Contract for Ukraine
German automotive and arms manufacturer Rheinmetall Group will supply Ukraine with artillery ammunition worth about $153 million, a procurement from an unnamed NATO ally supporting Kyiv against the Russian invasion. The new contract follows a German-funded Rheinmetall deal announced in November to supply Ukraine with 32 battle tanks, driver-training tanks and armored recovery vehicles. The...
Saab to Supply Underwater Drones to Kuwait
The U.S. Navy has awarded Sweden-based defense and aerospace company Saab a contract to supply a Double Eagle Semi-Autonomous Remotely Operated Vehicle to the Kuwait Naval Force. The SAROV order, which was processed through the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program, is worth $16 million and expected to be delivered by September 2025, according to the online...
Australian Army Picks Infantry Fighting Vehicles From Hanwha
Canberra has awarded Hanwha Aerospace subsidiary Hanwha Defense Australia a $2.4 billion contract for the supply of 129 infantry fighting vehicles. Hanwha described the contract as a landmark purchase, noting that it is the first time South Korean defense solutions will be developed for the Australian Army. Under the contract, HDA will supply the Redback...