Egypt using deck parked Avenger SAM system to protect Mistral class amphibious assault ships
In what has been described as an unconventional move, Egypt is using the Avenger self-propelled surface-to-air missile system to protect its assault ships.
RAF to continue to support French operations in Africa with C-17s
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced today that the UK will continue to provide C-17 support to French counter-terrorist operations in Africa for at least the next six months.
Netherlands to spend $58.2 m on AN/AAR-57A(V)7 Common Missile Warning Systems
The US State Department has approved a purchase by the Netherlands for AN/AAR-57A(V)7 Common Missile Warning Systems.
Bahrain to purchase Lockheed Martin’s Sniper targeting pod
Lockheed Martin has received a direct commercial sale contract from the Bahrain Defence Force to provide Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods for its F-16 fleet.
Australia seeking to upgrade Super Hornet fleet in $101.4 million deal
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency has approved a request from Australia for upgrades to its F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft.
Australia purchases 14,000 rounds of ammunition for tank fleet in $100m deal
The US State Department has approved the sale to Australia for 120mm tank ammunition and related support services.
BAE to provide Electronic Warfare suite for US Special Operations Command AC/MC-130Js
The US Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has selected BAE Systems to provide new electronic warfare systems for its fleet of AC/MC-130J aircraft.
F-35As, F-35Bs come together for Exercise Red Flag
This iteration of Red Flag is the first to have both the F-35A and F-35B aircraft.
THAAD successfully intercepts target in missile defence test
The US Missile Defense Agency conducted an intercept test of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) element of the US ballistic missile defence system.
NATO stresses strong support for Ukraine in face of ‘Russian occupation’
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg was on a two-day visit to Ukraine during which he reaffirmed the Alliance’s strong political and practical support for Ukraine.
