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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US to Seek Communication System Bids in $255M Taiwan Foreign Military Sale
The U.S. government will conduct competitive bidding to select the principal contractor or suppliers for the potential $255 million foreign military sale of command, control, communication, and computers, or C4, equipment to Taiwan, which was approved by the U.S. Department of State on Friday. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency said the FMS, requested by the Taipei...
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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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Canada to Spend $900M in New Border Control Measures
The Canadian government is strengthening the country’s border security and immigration system through a five-pronged plan that includes an investment support of about $903 million. According to Ottawa’s announcement on Tuesday, one of the border plan’s cornerstones is strengthening the operational coordination between Canadian and U.S. authorities for stronger immigration monitoring and enforcement measures. Toward...
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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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US, Japan Launch Challenge Seeking Innovation Solutions to Disinformation, Biological Threats
The United States and Japan are seeking innovative solutions to address the growing threats caused by disinformation and biological threats. The U.S. Defense Innovation Unit announced on Tuesday that it launched the U.S.-Japan Global Innovation Challenge with Japan’s Defense Innovation Science and Technology Institute to explore new technologies and solutions, including using commercially available products...
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Emcube to Support Trident II D5, Dreadnought Programs Under $80M Navy Contract
The U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs, or SSP, unit has awarded Alexandria, Virginia-based consultancy firm Emcube a $79.6 million hybrid contract to support the Trident II D5 Strategic Weapon System and Dreadnought programs. A long-time provider of technical, financial, and managerial services to government agencies, the company primarily supports SSP, which provides the United States...
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NATO Experts Explore Better Approach to Critical Undersea Infrastructure Protection
NATO military and civilian sector leaders gathered in Brussels on Tuesday to explore ways to improve their response to critical undersea infrastructure threats. The gathering, which also involved industry representatives, reviewed strategies aimed at boosting situational awareness and improving information sharing and preparedness. Participants also examined best practices for deterring and defending against an undersea attack....
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BAE Systems to Advance Eurofighter Pilot Helmet Development Under $170M Contract
BAE Systems has secured a $170 million follow-on contract to advance the development of the Striker II helmet-mounted display for Eurofighter Typhoon multirole warplane pilots. The four-nation consortium of Germany, Italy, Spain and the United Kingdom behind the development of the Typhoon awarded BAE an initial $51 million contract on the pilot helmet in September 2023. BAE...
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US Approves $266M F-16 Sustainment Services Sale to Ukraine
The U.S. Department of State has approved a possible foreign military sale of F-16 sustainment services and related equipment worth $266.4 million to Ukraine. Kyiv’s request includes the Joint Mission Planning System, AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loaders, spare parts, weapon software, and other maintenance, training, engineering and logistical services. The project’s primary contractors are Lockheed Martin Aeronautics,...