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Elbit Wins $120M Contract to Supply Hermes UAVs to Thai Navy

Elbit Wins $120M Contract to Supply Hermes UAVs to Thai Navy

HAIFA, Israel — Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that it was awarded a contract valued at $120 million to supply Hermes 900 Maritime Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) and training capabilities to the Royal Thai Navy. The contract will be performed over a three-year period.

Under the contract, …

White House Wants US Industry to Eat into Russian Arms Sales

White House Wants US Industry to Eat into Russian Arms Sales

WASHINGTON — A White House official said Tuesday Russia’s sanctions-struck defense industry is creating an “opportunity” for U.S. and western defense firms to take a bite of Moscow’s share of the market.

“As a practical matter, countries that have had to rely on Russian equipment are going to f…

New UK Prime Minister Faces Questions on Defence Priorities

New UK Prime Minister Faces Questions on Defence Priorities

The UK has a new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, who took on the role less than 48 hours before the Queen died, plunging the UK into mourning, and will face a challenging and complex policy inbox to handle, as she attempts to steer the nation in the months ahead.

The challenges she faces are many, ran…

Lockheed to Deliver Precision Strike Missiles to US Army

Lockheed to Deliver Precision Strike Missiles to US Army

DALLAS — The U.S. Army has awarded Lockheed Martin a $158 million contract to produce additional Early Operational Capability (EOC) Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM). This is the second production contract received to date and follows a successful Manufacturing Readiness Assessment milestone visit …
US Approves $250M Sales of M-1 Tank Ammunition to Kuwait

US Approves $250M Sales of M-1 Tank Ammunition to Kuwait

WASHINGTON — The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait of M1A2K tank operational and training ammunition and related equipment for an estimated cost of $250 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the req…
Turkish Delegation Flies to US for Talks on F-16 Sale

Turkish Delegation Flies to US for Talks on F-16 Sale

ISTANBUL — A delegation of members of Türkiye’s ruling party departed for Washington on Tuesday to hold talks on the potential sale of the F-16 fighter jets, as the prolonged process continues to top the agenda in bilateral contacts.

Officials have been expressing optimism that the deal could b…


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