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Belgium Faults Manufacturer Support of NH90 Helicopter

Belgium Faults Manufacturer Support of NH90 Helicopter

PARIS — Belgium’s recently-announced 40% cut in NH90 helicopter flight hours is not due to the excessive cost of the Airbus A400M, Airbus A330 MRTT or Lockheed F-35 aircraft coming online, but to Belgian Air Force staffing shortfalls made worse by deficient support by its manufacturer, according t…
Belgian-Dutch Minehunter Passes Functional Review Milestone

Belgian-Dutch Minehunter Passes Functional Review Milestone

On May 23, a new contractual milestone was reached as part of the mine warfare program. This program provides for the delivery of 12 mine hunters equipped with their toolbox. Exactly one year after notification of the contract in 2019, this program passes this phase.

In the midst of the Covid-19 …

Australia’s DoD to Invest A$1.3 Bn in Cyber Security

Australia’s DoD to Invest A$1.3 Bn in Cyber Security

The Federal Government will make the nation’s largest ever investment in cyber security, with $1.35 billion over the next decade to enhance the cyber security capabilities and assistance provided to Australians through the Australian Signals Directorate and the Australian Cyber Security Centre.

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GE Aviation Wins $203M to Maintain Japanese Air Force Engines

GE Aviation Wins $203M to Maintain Japanese Air Force Engines

TOKYO –– GE Aviation Distribution Japan has been awarded a contract valued at 18.8 billion Japanese Yen (USD $203 million) from the Japan Ministry of Defense (JMOD) for CF6-80C2K1F Propulsion Systems to power Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) C-2 transport aircraft. The contract includes 12 unit…
Canada Awards Support Contract for Halifax-Class Frigates

Canada Awards Support Contract for Halifax-Class Frigates

OTTAWA, ON — Today, the Government of Canada announced the award of an in-service support contract to Fleetway Inc. of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Valued at C$72.6 million for the first six years, with options to extend for up to 22 years, this contract will provide a full range of technical data manage…

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