BERN — A delegation from Armasuisse, led by Chief Armaments Director Martin Sonderegger, is meeting today with representatives of Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas. Discussions will focus on the planned acquisition of the F-35A combat aircraft from this manufacturer for the Swiss Army.

To di…

The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a contract modification for the second lot of full rate production of Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs). The contract award of $ 169 million is for 33 vehicles.

The ACV is proven and highly mobile, capable of conducting rapid ship-to-objective maneuve…

SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil — Azorra has signed an agreement with Embraer to acquire 20 new E2 family aircraft, plus a further 30 purchase rights. This flexible deal enables Azorra to acquire E190-E2 or E195-E2 aircraft. At list prices, the order is valued at USD 3.9 billion.

Azorra is a Flo…

NELLIS AFB, Nev. — Nearly 100 aircraft and 3,000 personnel have arrived at Nellis Air Force Base to participate in the first Red Flag exercise of 2022. Aimed at providing realistic training and increasing combat effectiveness, the exercise will run from Jan. 24 to Feb. 11.

“Red Flag-Nellis 22-1…

PATUXENT RIVER, Md. — The Navy’s upgraded MQ-8C Fire Scout deployed aboard USS Milwaukee (LCS-5) Dec. 14, 2021 to support operations in U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility.

“We are very excited to bring this enhanced capability out to the fleet,” said Capt. Eric Soderberg, MQ-8 Fire Scout pro…

Space is increasingly important for the Alliance’s and Allies’ security and prosperity. Space brings benefits in multiple areas from weather monitoring, environment and agriculture, to transport, science, communications and banking. The use of space has greatly enhanced Allies’ and NATO’s ability …