Category: Notizie Estero

HAIFA, Israel — Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that its Brazilian subsidiary, AEL Sistemas S.A., was awarded a contract to supply additional Hermes 900 UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) to the Brazilian Air Force (Força Aérea Brasileira, FAB).

The contract is in an amount that is not material …

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Northrop Grumman Corporation was awarded a five-year contract valued at more than $1 billion from the U.S. Army for low-rate initial production and full-rate production of the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) on December 23.

IBCS is a centerpiece of the U.S. Army’s m…

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has signed a Letter of Acceptance with the United States government to purchase the CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter on December 30.

“We’re happy the IAF recognizes the unrivaled capabilities and performance of the K and have chosen to…

WASHINGTON — NATO said Tuesday that Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has scheduled a meeting next week between Western ambassadors and Russian officials to try to defuse tensions over Moscow’s troop buildup along Ukraine’s eastern border with Russia.

The NATO-Russia Council meeting is set for…

MANILA — The Philippines will have more assets for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) missions as initial funding for the acquisition of 32 additional Polish-made S-70i “Black Hawk” combat utility helicopters were released on December 27.

“We are delighted with the release of th…

Even though the mission of U.S. forces in Iraq has changed, the troops are still in a hazardous environment and retain the ability to defend themselves, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby told reporters today.

The mission of U.S. forces shifted from combat to advise and assist two weeks ago, …