Saab said it will study new submarine technology under an agreement with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration. The deal requires the defense company to conduct concept development studies for future underwater capabilities. According to Saab, the preparatory studies will center on advancing existing underwater technologies and exploring new submarines and submarine-related capabilities for Sweden. In...
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Anti-Drone Solutions Company SkySafe Secures 6th Order From Asia
SkySafe, an airspace security company based in San Diego, California, has received an order for an anti-drone solution from an Asian country, its sixth contract award from the region. The anti-drone system uses advanced radio frequency technology, reverse engineering and deep threat analysis, enabling the operator to pinpoint the location of both the airborne drone...
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Accenture Secures New Contract to Modernize Finnish Defense Forces’ Enterprise Resource Planning
Accenture has signed a new contract for a digital transformation program modernizing the Finnish Defence Forces’ enterprise resource planning system. In 2009, Finnish Defence tapped Accenture to convert its ERP system into a defense industry solution with new features that extend its functionality. According to the company, the new program’s goals include improving user experience,...
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Poland Adds $2.6B Worth of K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers From Hanwha
Poland is acquiring over 150 more K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers from South Korea. On Friday, Poland’s State Armament Agency said it signed a contract valued at $2.6 billion with South Korean defense company Hanwha Aerospace for the 155 mm artillery. The agreement includes six self-propelled K9 howitzers that Hanwha Defense is scheduled to deliver in 2025 and 146...
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Diehl Lands $650M Latvia Order to Provide Air Defense Missile System
Latvia’s Ministry of Defence has awarded Diehl Defence a $649.7 million purchase order to acquire the IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defense system from the German manufacturer. A framework agreement signed by Latvia and Estonia with Diehl Defence in September supports the arms procurement, the company said. Under the deal, Latvia will also receive the equipment...
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Embraer Wins South Korean Supply Contract for C-390 Millennium Transport Plane
South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration has selected Embraer’s C-390 Millennium as the new military transport aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force. As the winner of DAPA’s Large Transport Aircraft II public tender, Embraer will deliver C-390s tailor-fit to ROKAF’s specifications, along with services and support, such as crew training and supply of...
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Oshkosh Defense Receives Orders to Provide Israel With Joint Light Tactical Vehicles
The Israeli Ministry of Defense has chosen Oshkosh Defense to provide the Israeli Defense Forces with Joint Light Tactical Vehicles. Oshkosh Defense President Tim Bleck said the award will support the IDF with a fleet of protected and mobile JLTVs. Under the agreement, the ministry purchased 75 Oskosh JLTVs through Foreign Military Sales and dozens...
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Saab Books $76M Deal to Support South Korea’s Arthur Weapon Locating Systems
Saab has received a $76.2 million contract to provide support services for South Korea’s Arthur mobile weapon locating systems. Signed with the South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration, the five-year deal also requires the Swedish defense company to deliver spare parts for Arthur. According to Carl-Johan Bergholm, head of surveillance business at Saab, the agreement...
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Spain Inks Purchase Contract for Airbus’ SIRTAP Drones
The Spanish defense ministry has signed a contract for the purchase of Airbus’ tactical SIRTAP unmanned aerial systems. An Airbus press release issued on Wednesday said the purchase order calls for the delivery of a total of nine UAS, with each composed of three unmanned aerial vehicles, plus one ground control station. The ministry said...
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Textron Systems To Test F-35 Block IV Capabilities Under $50M Lockheed Martin Deal
Textron Systems has secured a $50 million purchase order from Lockheed Martin to test the F-35 Lightning II aircraft capabilities using its Advanced Architecture Phase Amplitude and Time Simulator system. Under the award, the company will support the modernization of existing Norway-Italy Reprogramming Lab equipment. By deploying the A2PATS system, Textron will provide an enhanced...