The Philippines to acquire 32 new S-70i Black Hawks
The Philippines is buying 32 S-70i Black Hawk from Sikorsky subsidiary PZL-Mielec in Poland to supplement its existing fleet of 12 helicopters.
USA News
Air
Air
Communication
Thales and Airbus to create the ‘highest ever Wi-Fi hotspot’
Thales has collaborated with the Airbus Perlan Mission II to develop the ‘highest ever Wi-Fi hotspot.’ FlytLink.
Space
Defence Politics
Sensors
The U.S. to field Eyes in the Sky to detect HGVs
The Space Development Agency (SDA) will field satellites to detect manoeuvrable Hypersonic Glide Vehicles (HGV) during flight.
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
France to get Communications Intelligence Sensor Pod Suites
The State Department approved an FMS to France of MQ-9 Communications Intelligence Sensor Pod Suites and related equipment for an estimated cost of $88 million.
Unmanned Systems
Sensors
Raytheon Provides Multispectral Targeting Sensors for Triton
The U.S. Navy orders Raytheon multispectral targeting sensors for the Northrop-Grumman's MQ-4C Triton long-range UAV for maritime patrol applications.
Air
Logistics
Engine and Transmission
Hellenic Air Force Pays F-16 Engine Support for $233 Million
The State Department approved Foreign Military Sale Greece of Follow-on Support for F100-PW-229 Engine Maintenance for an estimated cost of $233 million.
Air
Israel signs deal for KC-46 tankers and CH-53 helicopters
Israel has agreed to buy two Boeing KC-46A tankers and 12 Lockheed Martin CH-53K helicopters in a long-awaited deal. The total cost will be $3 billion.
Bilateral Relations
US SOCEUR Will Establish a Base in Albania
The U.S. has set up a forward operating base in Albania and plans to use it for special operations missions throughout the Balkans.
Air
Modernisation
Lockheed to Upgrade Egypt’s Apaches
Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a $102.4 million contract to upgrade the sensors on Egypt’s 43 Boeing AH-64D Apache Longbow fleet.
Navy / Maritime
Unmanned Systems
US Navy Tests UISS before IOC
The US Navy completed underwater explosion shock tests of its unmanned underwater minesweeper to determine its capabilities in hazardous environments.
Air
Thailand Considers Acquiring F-35 Fighters Rather than Saab
According to the Royal Thai Air Force’s commander-in-chief buying eight F-35 stealth fighter jets from the U.S. would strengthen the country’s defence.
Weapon / Missile
U.S. Navy Conducts Surface-to-Surface Laser Tests
The U.S. Navy Central Command announced the demonstration of a high-voltage laser weapon system by the amphibious carrier USS Portland (LPD 27).
Air
LM to Design a 'Tailored' F-35 for an Export Customer
The Pentagon Awarded Lockheed Martin $ 49 million to support its work on an F-35 variant "tailored" for an undisclosed Foreign Military Sale customer.
Air
Indonesia to Receive New Hercules in 2022
According to Chief of Staff of the Indonesian Air Force Air Marshal Fadjar Prasetyo, the first C-130J will arrive in Indonesia towards the end of 2022.
