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After Spain, US Mulls Supplying Hawk SAMs to Ukraine

After Spain, US Mulls Supplying Hawk SAMs to Ukraine

The United States is considering sending older HAWK air-defense systems from storage to Ukraine to help it shoot down Russian drone and cruise missile attacks, according to two U.S. officials.

The HAWK medium-range surface-to-air missile interceptor would be an upgrade to the Stinger missile syst…

US Air Force B-1B Bombers Drop Naval Mines in Exercise

US Air Force B-1B Bombers Drop Naval Mines in Exercise

ANDERSEN AFB, Guam — U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers from the 37th Expeditionary Bomb Wing, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, integrated with U.S. Naval forces over the Indo-Pacific region to conduct a naval mine exercise (MineX) during a Bomber Task Force mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Oct…
Australian C-27J Spartan Aircraft Set for £70M Avionics Upgrade

Australian C-27J Spartan Aircraft Set for £70M Avionics Upgrade

The Australian Government has signed a Commonwealth Avionics Upgrade Acquisition Contract for the C-27J Spartan Light Tactical Fixed Wing fleet.

The $70 million contract with Leonardo will result in the replacement and upgrade of existing radio capability, further improving the overall safety and…

Sparton to Share US Navy’s $5.1 Bn Sonobuoy Contract

Sparton to Share US Navy’s $5.1 Bn Sonobuoy Contract

HAIFA, Israel — Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that Sparton De Leon Springs LLC, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems of America LLC, together with two other companies, were awarded an estimated aggregate joint ceiling of $5.1 billion for firm-fixed-price modifications to a previously awarded indefin…
Boeing: Defense Charges, Lower MAX Outlook Drive Narrative

Boeing: Defense Charges, Lower MAX Outlook Drive Narrative

Defense charges and lower outlook for 737 MAX deliveries on supply chain concerns drove BA’s underperformance yesterday. Lower PT to $213 as we de-risk MAX production outlook. Reiterate OW-rating as we continue to see strong demand for new aircraft underlined by Boeing’s large order book.

Lowe…

FMV Hands Over First Carl Gustaf M4 to Swedish Army

FMV Hands Over First Carl Gustaf M4 to Swedish Army

FMV is currently carrying out a project with the aim of raising the status of the new grenade launcher, the GRG18. On October 25, in connection with the army’s training day at the ground combat school in Kvarn, FMV made a symbolic handover of the first weapon to the Armed Forces.

“It was then u…

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