Monthly Archive: Giugno 2022

Romania to Purchase 32 Additional F-16 Fighters from Norway: PM

Romania to Purchase 32 Additional F-16 Fighters from Norway: PM

The government will approve on Thursday the draft law on the acquisition of 32 F-16 aircraft, Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca said, noting that, in the current context, it is necessary to continue strengthening the army’s defense and response capacity.

“We will approve today the law proposed by the …

Sweden Orders 24 Additional Archer 155mm Self-Propelled Guns

Sweden Orders 24 Additional Archer 155mm Self-Propelled Guns

At Eurosatory in Paris, FMV and Bofors signed a letter of intent which is the first step when Sweden is to establish division artillery in line with the total defense decision 2021-2025.

Mikael Frisell FMV, Head of Army equipment, and Lena Gillström, CEO of BAE Systems Bofors, signed the letter o…

Over 50 Nations Pledge to Provide Weapons to Ukraine

Over 50 Nations Pledge to Provide Weapons to Ukraine

Representatives from more than 50 nations pledged to get more military capabilities into the hands of Ukrainian forces battling Russian invaders, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said today in Brussels.

Austin chaired the third meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. The group is l…

Airbus A321XLR Makes Maiden Flight

Airbus A321XLR Makes Maiden Flight

HAMBURG — Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a a test flight which lasted approximately four hours and 35 minutes.

The aircraft’s crew consisted of exp…

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