The U.S. Denies Norway PrSM Missiles
Norway wasn't allowed to acquire the U.S.'s new PrSM short-range ballistic missile for HIMARS and M270 MLRS to succeed ATACMS missiles.
USA News
Weapon / Missile
Weapon / Missile
Norway Set to Acquire AMRAAM-ER Missiles
The U.S. has approved the sale of AMRAAM-ER missiles to Norway as a range upgrade for the NASAMS air defence system.
Ammunition
Denmark Acquires M982A1Excalibur Tactical Projectiles
The US State Department has approved a probable foreign military sale (FMS) of Excalibur Projectiles to Denmark for a cost of $121 million.
Air
USAF Might Steer Towards an Adaptable Light Fighter
Following the uncertainties in the NGAD programme, officials have proposed a new generation of adaptable light fighters.
Weapon / Missile
Denmark and Finland Acquire 155 mm Precision Kits
Denmark and Finland received U.S. approval to acquire 155 mm M1156 Precision Guidance Kits (PGK). Total sales reached $182 million.
Unmanned Systems
Italy Acquires Six MQ-9 Block 5 UAS
The State Department approved a possible FMS to Italy of MQ-9 Block 5 Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $738 million.
Navy / Maritime
U.S. Navy Floats off USS IDAHO New Attack Submarine
U.S. Navy’s future attack submarine, nuclear-powered USS IDAHO (SSN 799), is launched from General Dynamics Electric Boat’s shipyard into the Thames River.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
U.S. Navy Installs UAWC on Aircraft Carrier
The first Unmanned Air Warfare Center (UAVC) for MQ-25 tanker UAVs has been installed on the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN-77).
Air
Investment
Bilateral Relations
Interview / Exclusive File
Flake: “F-16 is Not Off Track; It is Moving Forward”
U.S. Ambassador discusses U.S.-Turkiye defence relations, Repkon’s investment, Somalia, F-16 negotiations, and Montreux Convention in Ankara briefing.
Land
Air
Ammunition
Weapon / Missile
Bilateral Relations
U.S. Authorities a $ 20 Billion Arms Sale to Israel
The U.S. announced that it authorized a major arms sale to Israel, which includes FMTV, mortar, tank cartridges, AMRAAM and F-15 Jets.
Air
Poland Signs Contract for 96 AH-64E Apache Helicopters
Poland Defence Ministry signs contract for 96 AH-64E Apache Guardian Apache attack helicopters.
Bilateral Relations
POTUS Lifts Saudi Arabia’s Ban
Reuters states that the administration of US President Joe Biden decided to lift the ban on the United States selling offensive weapons to Saudi Arabia.
Navy / Maritime
Regional / Strategy
Analysis
The U.S. prepares to counter Russia and China in the Arctic
The French publication Air Cosmos analyzed the new area of dispute between the U.S., Russia, and China: the Arctic region.
Unmanned Systems
XQ-58A Valkyrie UCAV Takes Off with Trolley
XQ-58A jet-powered UCAV of Kratos has taken off from a runway using a decoupling trolley.
