Poland to Acquire 116 MBT
The State Department has approved a possible FMS to Poland of M1A1 Abrams MBT and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.75 billion.
USA News
Land
Bilateral Relations
Weapon / Missile
U.S. and Israel to Develop Joint Laser Weapon System
Israel’s Iron Beam gets American partner Lockheed Martin as it joins forces with Rafael. The Iron Beam will serve as directed energy weapon laser.
Air
Bundeswehr Raises Concerns Over US F-35 jet Deal
The German Federal Defence Ministry informs the parliament about risks associated with the Lockheed Martin's F-35A lightning II acquisition.
Air
Army’s Future Assault is Selected
The US Army selected the V-280 as the winner of the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft programme to replace the Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk on 5 December 2022.
Air
The First B-21 Unveils
Northrop Grumman unveiled B-21 Raider. The strategic bomber is developed to replace existing U.S. Air Force Bombers as a part of the Long Range Bomber Program.
Weapon / Missile
Finland to Acquire FIM-92K Stinger
The State Department approved a possible FMS to Finland of FIM-92K Stinger Man-Portable missiles; for an estimated cost of $380 million.
E/W
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
Qatar to Acquire FS-LIDS
US approved an FMS to Qatar of the FS-LIDS System of Systems and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1 billion.
Weapon / Missile
Japan Considers Tomahawk Cruise Missile
According to the local media, Japan is considering a Tomahawk cruise missile acquisition. The reason for the information is increasing concerns in the region.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Unmanned Systems
US Deploys Eight MQ-9 Reaper UAVs to Greece
The US has deployed eight MQ-9 Reaper UAVs to Larissa Air Base in central Greece, where a new American base is being created.
Weapon / Missile
Finland to acquire AIM 9X and JSOW
The State Department approved a possible FMS to the Finland of AIM 9X Block II tactical missiles, AGM-154 Joint Stand-Off Weapons (JSOW).
Weapon / Missile
New Capability for MIM-104F PAC-3
The U.S. Army conducted a successful launch test with the Remote Interceptor Guidance (RIG-360) capability MIM-104F PAC-3 system.
Ammunition
U.S. Navy Declares IOC for Boeing’s HAAWC
Boeing’s High Altitude Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon Capability passed the requirements for IOC status from the U.S. Navy.
Air
Bahrain’s F-16 Gets Ready for Maiden Flight
On November 21, Lockheed Martin released the first photo of the F-16D Fighting Falcon Block 70 multirole combat aircraft produced in South Carolina.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
New U.S. Underwater Drone Unveils
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) unveiled a new unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV). The system is named “REMUS 620”.
