Monthly Archive: Giugno 2020

Atlantic 2 Standard 6 MPA Advances Towards IOC

Atlantic 2 Standard 6 MPA Advances Towards IOC

As part of the operational evaluation (EVALOPS) of the modernized Atlantic 2 (ATL2) Standard 6, and despite the current health restrictions due to Covid-19, the ATL2 detachment from the Naval Aviation’s Center for Practical Experimentation and Reception (CEPA/10S) carried out several weeks of intens…
Airbus Touts Role in Future Combat Air System

Airbus Touts Role in Future Combat Air System

When facing today’s uncertainties, air superiority, which was underpinning western military operations for over 40 years, is no longer a given thing. The playing field is levelled by opponents’ constant investment in integrated air defence systems, hypersonic weapon technologies and low observabilit…
Pentagon Releases Defense Space Strategy

Pentagon Releases Defense Space Strategy

Today the Secretary for Defense released the Defense Space Strategy, which identifies how Department of Defense will advance space power to be able to compete, deter, and win in a complex security environment characterized by great power competition.

“The Defense Space Strategy is the next step t…

Industry Commits to Improving Puma IFV’s Dismal Availability

Industry Commits to Improving Puma IFV’s Dismal Availability

The Bundeswehr and industry will jointly increase the readiness of the Puma infantry fighting vehicles for the troops. Both sides have recently signed a target agreement.

High mobility, comprehensive protection and precise firepower: The Puma is the new “mother ship” of the armored infantry and r…

US Clears $600M Sale of Patrol Boats to Ukraine

US Clears $600M Sale of Patrol Boats to Ukraine

WASHINGTON — The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of up to sixteen (16) Mark VI Patrol Boats and related equipment for an estimated cost of $600 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required…
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