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Slovakia Embracing Air Defense and Reconsidering Viper Deal
On July 31, 2024 The State Department had made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Slovakia of AH-1Z Attack Helicopters and related equipment and services for an estimated cost of $600 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress ofContinue Reading
Czech Republic to Procure 200 Hellfire Missiles for Viper Helos
The State Department has decided to approve a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Czech Republic of Hellfire Missiles and Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $138.26 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered theContinue Reading
DGA Tasks Thales for UCUV Passive Sonar
Thales has won a contract from Naval Group to test a passive hull-mounted sonar designed for autonomous operation. The contract is part of a project led by the French defence procurement agency (DGA) to develop an unmanned combat underwater vehicle demonstrator for testing purposes. The passive omnidirectional hull-mounted sonar toContinue Reading
HENSOLDT Air Traffic Control Radar achieves Initial Operational Capability for RAAF
HENSOLDT Australia has delivered on a key milestone for the AIR5431 Phase 2 program by introducing a new Air Traffic Control (ATC) sensor into operational service at the Army Aviation Centre Oakey, achieving Initial Operational Capability for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Project AIR5431 Phase 2 is replacing theContinue Reading
Ukraine’s Battlefield Lessons: The Drive to Extend Air Defense Missile Ranges
The conflict in Ukraine has profoundly reshaped the operational landscape of Air Defense, underscoring the necessity of transitioning from primarily short-range systems to a more integrated approach that includes medium and long-range capabilities. This shift is driven by the diverse and sophisticated nature of modern threats encountered on the battlefield.Continue Reading