Yearly Archive: 2022

Bristow Wins £1.6 billion UK Coast Guard Contract

Bristow Wins £1.6 billion UK Coast Guard Contract

The MCA, an executive agency of the Department for Transport, has today signed a circa £1.6 billion contract with UK company Bristow Helicopters Ltd following an extensive 18-month procurement process.

Minister for Maritime and Aviation, Robert Courts MP, announced today that the contract for the…

US, Allies Weigh Providing Western Fighter Jets to Ukraine

US, Allies Weigh Providing Western Fighter Jets to Ukraine

Senior U.S. officials acknowledged Wednesday that the United States and its allies are considering whether to provide Ukraine with new fighter jets and the training needed to operate them, a move that would dramatically expand Western involvement in the war with Russia.

Gen. Charles Brown, chief …

Russian Recruits Sent to Ukraine with Just Days of Training

Russian Recruits Sent to Ukraine with Just Days of Training

MOSCOW — Less than two weeks after joining the army, Ivan was on the frontlines of Russia’s offensive in eastern Ukraine and taking part in attacks on Ukrainian positions.

Ivan, 31, who requested anonymity to protect his safety, said he received just five days of training before being transfer…

US Approves $1.2 Billion Sale of Patriot Missiles to Netherlands

US Approves $1.2 Billion Sale of Patriot Missiles to Netherlands

WASHINGTON — The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the Netherlands of PATRIOT MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) Ballistic Missiles and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.219 billion. The Defense S…
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