The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense and Saab have signed a contract modification worth $26 million to support the British Army’s training operations in Oman. The new agreement expands on a $72 million instrumented live training contract signed in April. The three-year contract seeks to provide the army with live simulation systems support across its...
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RTX to Deliver Air-to-Air Missiles Under Denmark’s Proposed FMS Deal
U.S. aerospace and defense contractor RTX could provide Denmark with AIM-120D-3 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related logistics and program support to Denmark under a possible $744 million foreign military sales program deal. Copenhagen’s request, which was recently approved by the U.S. Department of State, aims to acquire up to 203 AIM-120D-3 missiles, up...
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Israel to Expand Iron Beam Laser System Under $500M Deal
Israel’s Ministry of Defense is accelerating the development of the country’s laser air defense system called Iron Beam through a $530 million contract that the ministry signed with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Elbit Systems, Breaking Defense reported on Monday. The contract, which Israel’s Ministry of Defense announced on X as a “landmark deal,” positions...
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UK Royal Navy Unveils Planned Upgrades for Cornwall Military Base
The United Kingdom’s Defence Infrastructure Organisation is updating several 820 Naval Air Squadron facilities at Royal Naval Air Station Culdrose in Cornwall, England. The $129 million deal, awarded on behalf of the Royal Navy to Kier Construction, with Mott MacDonald acting as technical services provider, will cover the refurbishment of the squadron’s hangars and other...
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Embraer, Czech Republic Sign Deal for New Transport Aircraft
Brazilian aerospace solutions manufacturer Embraer will deliver two C-390 Millennium multi-mission transport aircraft to the Czech Republic. On Friday, the Czech Ministry of Defense signed a contract for the Embraer NATO-standard systems, part of an effort to modernize the capabilities of the nation’s air force. Under the deal, the Brazilian multinational will also deliver comprehensive...
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LightPath Technologies Secures European Defense Contract for Infrared Lens Assemblies
Optics and imaging systems provider LightPath Technologies has secured a follow-on order and letter of intent from a European defense customer seeking infrared lens assemblies for first-person-view drone applications. President and CEO Sam Rubin emphasized the significance of the deal, saying it validates the company’s efforts to obtain a European Defense license and expand its...
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US, Canada Grow Military Interoperability Through MUOS Satcom System
The Canadian Armed Forces has secured access to the U.S. Space Force’s narrowband satellite communications technology called Mobile User Objective System, or MUOS, under a six-year operation and sustainment contract valued at $126.2 million. Space Systems Command and CAF conducted an initial operational capability exercise on the system in June after several demonstrations that began...
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Germany’s Disaster Assistance Office Taps NSSLGlobal Satcom Services
U.K.-based NSSLGlobal said it has secured a contract to supply satellite communications services and technology to Germany‘s Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance. The contract calls for the delivery of portable satcom to enable 24/7 connectivity for the office, known as BBK for short. NSSLGlobal said it will also provide voice and data...
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RAM-System to Supply German Navy With Additional Block 2B Missiles Under $400M Deal
RAM-System has secured a contract modification worth $400.8 million to supply the German Navy with additional Rolling Airframe Missile Block 2B guided missile round packs and related equipment. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, the firm-fixed-price modification is part of a cooperative memorandum of understanding between the two countries, with Naval Sea Systems Command...
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Japan Requests Sale of Rolling Airframe Missiles From US
The U.S. Department of State has approved Japan’s request to acquire 212 RIM-116E RAM Block 2B tactical missiles and related equipment. The RAM Block 2 missile uses passive radio frequency and infrared guidance to destroy anti-ship missiles. RTX will be the principal contractor of the possible $360 million foreign military sale, which also includes RAM guided...