Yearly Archive: 2020

Sweden offers 12 new Gripen C/D to Croatia

The Swedish government has submitted a government-to-government proposal of 12 new Gripen C/D fighter aircraft to Croatia, Saab announced on Sept. 10. Alan Wilson from Stilton, Peterborough, Cambs, UK / CC BY-SA The sales comes with a cooperation package that will boost the Croatian defence industry, Saab says. For more information, hit the Source below […]
Rheinmetall Closes €2 Billion Sale of 218 Lynx IFVs to Hungary

Rheinmetall Closes €2 Billion Sale of 218 Lynx IFVs to Hungary

Hungary is the first NATO and EU member nation to order Rheinmetall’s newly developed Lynx infantry fighting vehicle. This important contract represents a major breakthrough in the global defence market for the Düsseldorf-based technology group’s innovative new combat vehicle.

The Hungarian Minis…

Dutch Army Begins Search for New GBAD System

Dutch Army Begins Search for New GBAD System

The Ministry of Defense will start this year with the Replacement of Medium Range Air Defense (MRAD) project. It concerns the replacement of the current air defense missiles and launch facilities for the medium range (up to 50 kilometers).

The first new equipment of the Ground-Based Air Defense …

Canada Blocks $3 Bn China Contract over Espionage Risks: Report

Canada Blocks $3 Bn China Contract over Espionage Risks: Report

OTTAWA — Ottawa has for about two years prevented Pratt & Whitney from exporting aircraft engines to China in a large $ 3 billion transaction, due to risks of industrial espionage.

The Quebec company has so far been unable to obtain from the federal authorities the necessary permit to deliver t…

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