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UNITED KINGDOM AND NATO
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13 Janu 25. Babcock has secured its first NATO training contract – for the delivery of support to its Joint Warfare Centre (JWC). The five-year contract, delivered primarily in Stavanger, Norway, will support military exercises by providing subject matter experts to fulfil play functions, such as role players and script writers. The contract also includes the provision of exercise control staff who will support the design and delivery of training for the Alliance’s multinational headquarters through computer-assisted command post exercises. This new agreement draws on our proven successes in supporting the design, delivery and management of collective training for the British Army’s deployable headquarters.
16 Jan 25. ISTEC selected to provide the Smoke Discharger System (SDS) for the British Army’s new MLRS A2. ISTEC Services Limited is a British company with 35 years of operationally proven experience in the design, manufacture and supply of complex weapon integration solutions and smoke discharger systems (SDS) for military platforms. ISTEC has been selected to provide the SDS for the British Army’s new M270 MLRS A2. At DVD, in September 2024, ISTEC announced the delivery of 65 GPMG gun mounts for MLRS A2 and the combined contract value supplied via the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) catalogue exceeds £1.5m. ISTEC has a long history of delivering weapon integration solutions for crew-served weapons such as HMG and MMG across Land, Sea and Air domains and has an extensive operational pedigree having supplied gun mounts for key operational vehicles such as WMIK, Mastiff, Viking and Jackal used for Land operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. However, ISTEC has also been providing bespoke platform SDS since 2018 and their systems have been fitted to specialist light strike vehicles so also have an extensive operationally proven pedigree.
AIR
16 Jan 25. AgEagle Aerial Systems has fulfilled an order for its eBee VISION uncrewed aerial systems, which are being provided to its reseller for surveillance operations with the French Army. This order, comprising 15 units, marks the company’s largest single sale to date, with a total value of $3.4m (€3.3m). The eBee VISION system is engineered to provide real-time situational awareness and is particularly suited for military intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. Each system includes an eBee VISION UAV, ground control equipment, a tactical backpack unit and a communication and antenna package. (Source: army-technology.com)
TECHNOLOGY
13 Jan 25. Adarga, a leader in AI-driven information intelligence, has been awarded an Enterprise Agreement Lite worth up to £12m by the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD). This will enable the MOD to rapidly access and deploy Adarga’s AI products and services as part of UK Defence capability. As one of the first agreements of its kind to be offered to an SME, this reinforces the strategic value of Adarga’s technology and rapid AI innovation capabilities to the British Armed Forces, and is evidence of a much needed gear-shift in the procurement of technology for UK Defence. Adarga has been working closely with the MOD to deliver information advantage in the face of an increasingly complex operating environment. This includes the successful deployment of Adarga’s AI capabilities to UK Strategic Command. Its analysts and leaders are benefitting from Adarga’s unique search, discovery, and generative AI capabilities to deliver enriched and enhanced intelligence outputs to decision-makers, as well as streamline work processes. With the proven ability to deploy AI models across different classification levels, Adarga is providing Defence with a variety of AI toolkits, AI-powered solutions, and AI-driven services that can be adapted to suit different mission requirements. Its rapid prototyping and solution development capabilities are underpinned by Adarga’s proprietary NLP and generative AI technologies within its Knowledge Platform, designed to increase the speed, breadth and depth of insight from increasing volumes of complex data. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
EUROPE
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15 Jan 25. Hall & Watts Defence Optics and ARIS Partner to Supply Artillery Sighting Systems to the Italian Army. Hall & Watts Defence Optics, a leader in artillery sighting systems, in partnership with ARIS (Applicazioni Rielaborazioni Impianti Speciali), a renowned Italian company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and maintenance of special vehicles and equipment, has been selected by the Italian Ministry of Defence (MOD) to supply up to 54 artillery sighting systems to the Land Forces’ FH70 15mm MLU program.
14 Jan 25. Micropol Fiberoptic, a developer of passive fibre optic technologies, has received a significant order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV). The order, valued at 69 MSEK, includes field tactical fiber optic communication systems and related accessories.
Micropol’s fiber optic solutions are suited for a wide range of applications such as mission-critical military communications and surveillance sensor networks, and have been selected by a number of leading defense suppliers including BAE Systems, Saab and MilDef.
Micropol’s expanded beam fibre optic connector utilize a lens in front of the fiber end that expands and collimates the light into a mating connector. This expansion of the beam provides enhanced alignment tolerance and lowers the impact of contaminants, making the connectors much more resilient to harsh-environment factors. The company’s expanded beam connectors are designed to MIL-DTL-83526 20/21 standards, and are the solutions of choice for the Swedish Armed Forces. The latest order relates to the existing 3-year contract signed in 2023. The current framework agreement, signed in 2023 has a total contract value of 178 MSEK (appr. 15,4 MEUR) and was awarded Micropol Fiberoptic in February 2023. (Source: https://www.defenseadvancement.com/)
15 Jan 25. The Italian Army has decided to introduce Skynex air defence systems from Rheinmetall. The order to supply a first system worth a total of €73m has now been placed at Rheinmetall Italia S.p.A., Rome. The contract includes an option to supply three additional systems worth €204m. A Skynex system consists of a sensor and tracking unit for air surveillance, a control station as a command-and-control centre and four 35mm firing units. Skynex systems are designed to counter threats from missiles, artillery and mortars, as well as drones and loitering munitions – both for national defence and for the protection of contingents in operational areas.
The scheduled delivery of the pilot system is to be completed during Q2/2026, while three follow-up systems, as option, could be contractualized within 2027. The distribution package includes the appropriate ammunition, training and maintenance services as well as spare parts.
06 Jan 25. Norway and Sweden order heavy rail wagons from Finland.
Finnish State Railways subsidiary VR FleetCare announced in a press release on 20 December that it had received an order for heavy rail wagons for Norway and Sweden. VR FleetCare will design, manufacture, and deliver an initial batch of 10 units, with an option for another 110, for Bane NOR, the owner of Norway’s rail infrastructure; the Norwegian Defence Materiel Administration; and the Swedish Armed Forces. Design work has begun, with the first deliveries planned for 2025.
The six-axle wagons must be able to transport heavy NATO equipment, be able to operate in the Arctic’s polar climate zone, and be designed to be usable, as well as having a long life cycle and maintainability. Previously no heavy-duty wagons have been approved for use in Arctic conditions, according to VR FleetCare. (Source: Janes)
AIR
10 Jan 25. Babcock France, part of Babcock International Group, the defence company, has been awarded a prestigious new 17-year contract for the provision and support of military air training solutions for the French Air and Space Force and French Navy. The €795m contract, awarded by the Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA) will see student pilots trained on 22 new PC-7 MkX Pilatus aircraft and on 12 training simulators provided by Babcock France at the Salon-de-Provence Air Base before they specialise as either fighter or transport pilots. In addition to the provision of aircraft and simulators, this contract will include through-life support of the aircraft, infrastructure and pilot equipment.
The contract will create more than 100 new roles in the Salon-de-Provence and Le Cannet-des-Maures regions including engineers, technicians, project managers and administrators who will help deliver nearly 11,000 flight and 6,500 simulator training hours to approximately 120 students per year. Since 2018, Babcock France has been working alongside the French Air and Space Force to provide modern training systems on flight simulators and 26 existing PC-21 aircraft at Cognac-Châteaubernard Air Base.
14 Jan 25. Schiebel, as part of the SEACURE consortium led by Thales, has been awarded a grant agreement under the European Defence Fund’s call for unmanned anti-submarine and seabed warfare solutions. The SEACURE (Seabed and anti-submarine warfare capability through unmanned feature for Europe) consortium consists of 35 companies from 13 European countries and aims to progress joint Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Seabed Warfare (SBW) with unmanned air, surface and underwater systems protecting critical maritime infrastructure. The focus is on detection, classification, identification and tracking of underwater threats in demanding conditions. Schiebel’s latest product, the CAMCOPTER S-300, will serve as the dedicated Unmanned Air System (UAS) for this project. With a maximum take-off weight of 700 kg, the S-300 offers an impressive endurance in excess of 24 hours with a camera and Inverse Synthetic Aperture Radar (ISAR) or typically 6 hours with a 250 kg payload. It is the first operational VTOL in its class to achieve these capabilities. The SEACURE project is scheduled to culminate in a large-scale sea trial by 2028. (Source: UAS VISION)
USA
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13 Jan 25. Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today it has been awarded a contract to provide the U.S. Army with next-generation Mortar Fire Control Systems (MFCS). The firm fixed-price IDIQ contract is worth more than $99m. Under the contract, Leonardo DRS is responsible for the production and delivery of fire control systems and fielding services to support mortar Weapons and Fire Control programs. The MFCS modernizes the U.S. Army’s current mortar fire control capability, linking mortar fires with the digital battlefield. MFCS combines a highly accurate weapon pointing device, an inertial navigation/position system, and a digital communications capability embedded in a rugged fire control computer to create a highly responsive and accurate fire control system. The system allows mortar crews to send and receive digital call for fire messages, determine the pointing and position of the weapon, and calculate ballistic solutions. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
15 Jan 25. Serco, the international provider of critical government services, has been awarded a new contract to support soldier readiness and performance within the US Army’s Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) System. The contract starts immediately and has an eight-month base period plus four one-year option periods. The estimated total value is $247m (£203m) if all options are exercised. Serco and its contract partners will support the US Army’s initiative to enhance soldier readiness, support optimal physical and non-physical performance, significantly reduce injury rates, and streamline rehabilitation post-injury. Serco will provide training support to 45 US Army brigades at 15 locations across the United States. Serco supports the entire career lifecycle of military personnel. Our broad range of capabilities include recruitment, onboarding, training, development, health services, assistance transitioning back into civilian life and veteran support programmes.
This new contract follows three other recently announced US defence contract wins:
• A $193m contract rebid to deliver transition to civilian life career training and counselling services on behalf of the Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Services Transition Assistance Program. The contract has a 1-year base period plus four 12-month option periods.
• A $97m new five-year contract to provide programme management and business performance improvement support to Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).
• A $33m contract rebid to provide psychological health outreach support for the US Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery. The contract has a 9-month base period and four one-year option periods.
AIR
13 Jan 25. AeroVironment (AV), a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems, today announced it has been awarded its second delivery order totaling $55.3m of Switchblade® loitering munition systems as part of U.S. Army’s Directed Requirement (DR) for Lethal Unmanned Systems (LUS). The delivery is part of the 5-year contract from Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground that is Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a contract ceiling value of $990m that was announced in August 2024. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
14 Jan 25. In 2024, the U.S. Navy awarded BAE Systems an $85m production contract to deliver additional Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) systems. NTCDL will enable a real-time exchange of voice, data, imagery, and full-motion video from a variety of air, surface, subsurface, and man-portable sources. Systems under the company’s current contract are presently being installed on U.S. Navy aircraft carriers and will be installed on new Constellation-class frigates. NTCDL is a multi-platform solution for all U.S. Navy Common Data Link (CDL) requirements. It is a modular, scalable system designed to increase link capacity and embrace waveform evolution. NTCDL supports multiple, simultaneous, networked operations using currently fielded CDL equipment, as well as next-generation manned and unmanned platforms. It enables operators to simultaneously transmit and receive real-time intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance data from multiple sources and exchange command and control information across separate or independent networks. This allows for effective communication among forces to maintain an advantage. This award modifies an existing BAE Systems contract to extend the program’s total period of performance by three years. As the original developer and manufacturer of the NTCDL system, BAE Systems has the engineering and production capabilities to meet the program’s urgent fielding timeline requirements. Work on this contract is performed at BAE Systems’ facilities in Maryland, Colorado, New Jersey, and New York.
10 Jan 25. BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won multiple rapid procurement contracts for its high-margin, core analytics services through the U.S. Space Force’s online Global Data Marketplace (GDM) supporting a variety of Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Tracking (TacSRT) missions. The GDM has supported Space Systems Command’s TacSRT pilot program and is designed to rapidly provide U.S. military combatant commands with access to insights for critical areas of interest worldwide. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
14 Jan 25. BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) won an Electro-Optical Commercial Layer one-year extension contract with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) for subscription-based high-frequency, low-latency Gen-2 imagery services ahead of schedule. As part of the contract extension, BlackSky will add enhanced ground architecture features to improve image searchability and utility and provide more timely notice of intended collection status. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
16 Jan 25. BlackSky Technology Inc. (NYSE: BKSY) was selected by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency as one of the vendors for the $200m Luno B commercial data indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract. Luno B will provide the national security community with timely access to high-quality commercial GEOINT. The contract will enable NGA to lead the GEOINT enterprise in applying GEOINT artificial intelligence, while delivering decision advantage to our warfighters, policy makers, and mission partners. Through this IDIQ contract, GEOINT users will have access to data and analytic services that add new context to analytic assessments by characterizing worldwide economic, environmental, and geo-political activities, as well as illegal, unregulated, and unreported activities. Luno B has a five-year base ordering period with a $200m ceiling. Vendors will compete on a full and open basis for future delivery orders. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
14 Jan 25. Chemring has signed a multi-year agreement with a major US Prime Contractor for the supply of its high-speed Miniature Radar Altimeter (“MRA”). With its compact design and integrated antenna, Roke’s MRA is the smallest and lowest mass radar altimeter of its type currently available for use in missile systems and uncrewed air vehicles. Roke’s proprietary software algorithms and digital signal processing hardware enable highly accurate altitude measurement over land and sea when operating in high speed, low altitude, austere environments.
With a value of at least £26m (US$32m) over four years with deliveries commencing in October 2025, production will take place at Roke’s Romsey, UK, site.
14 Jan 25. Kopin Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a leading provider of application-specific optical systems and high-performance microdisplays for defense, training, enterprise, industrial, consumer and medical products, today announced that it has been awarded a $2m follow-on production order for its AMLCD Brillian microdisplay for rotary and fixed-wing pilot helmet mounted displays. Kopin’s full color Brillian display is used in a pilot’s helmet-mounted display system (HMD) and provides superior situational awareness and survivability in both day and night flight conditions. These advanced, see-through, high-definition, digital HMDs are used on a number of fixed-wing and rotary-wing platforms including F-15, F-16, and F/A-18 fighter jets and CH47F and UH-60 helicopters. Kopin’s patented Brillian microdisplays leverage revolutionary design and processing techniques to deliver remarkable image performance in applications demanding exceptional high brightness. Full-color Brillian displays exhibit brightness levels greater than 34,000 nits (10,000 foot-lamberts) and contrast ratios above 500:1. The full-color Brillian displays offer pilots enhanced visual recognition of critical data and information needed to complete missions. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
13 Jan 25. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: KTOS), a technology company in Defense, National Security and Global Markets, announced today that it has recently received an approximate $100m total potential value hypersonic system program award. Approximately $15m of funding has been received by Kratos at contract award, with significant increased funding expected in the second half of Kratos fiscal year 2025. Under the new program contract award, Kratos will provide engineering, systems and hardware. Work related to the program will be performed at secure Kratos fabrication, manufacturing and system integration facilities. Due to competitive, security related and other considerations, no additional information will be provided. (Source: ASD Network)
13 Jan 25. Teledyne FLIR Defense Awarded $74m IDIQ Contract to Modernize USCG Surveillance Systems. Teledyne FLIR Defense, part of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (NYSE:TDY), announced it has been awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract worth up to $74.2m to provide modernized imaging surveillance systems to the United States Coast Guard (USCG). FLIR Defense will deliver more than 125 Electro-Optic Sensor System-Modernized (ESS-M) systems for use on USCG rotary wing aircraft, specifically the MH-60 and MH-65. The advanced ESS-M platform features a full-HD sensor suite and updated user interfaces, as well as advanced processing capabilities and software enhancements that will support future growth. The ESS-M systems provide operators with high-definition daylight, low light, and infrared imagery and will be used in support of all Coast Guard missions, with an emphasis on search and rescue, living marine resources, and law enforcement. The new technology also will augment coastal security, drug and migrant interdiction, ports and waterways protection, and other Coast Guard rapid response needs. (Source: ASD Network)
05 Jan 25. U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) has awarded a $211m contract to Systems Planning & Analysis, Inc. to provide Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) Platform and Space Command and Control (C2) Software Enablement capabilities to replace current government-led platform efforts with scalable and replenishable commercial supply. (Source: Satnews)
10 Jan 25. Stratolaunch has been awarded a $24.7m competitive agreement by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) to support national defense objectives through a groundbreaking hypersonic flight test mission. The project will leverage modifications to Stratolaunch’s Spirit of Mojave 747 launch platform to expand Talon-A flight capabilities beyond the U.S. western coast to a variety of global locations. The test campaign portion of the project, targeted to occur in the fourth quarter of 2025, will demonstrate critical capabilities for testing advanced missile defense systems against the growing global threat posed by hypersonic weapons. (Source: ASD Network)
TECHNOLOGY
13 Jan 25. IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, today announced a new $21.1m project via Qubitekk, Inc. to work with the United States Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). This new effort represents another significant milestone for IonQ as it collaborates with AFRL to install quantum network infrastructure at the Innovare Advancement Center in Rome, New York. Quantum networks are poised to become important for secure infrastructure, as the technology enables multiple nodes to communicate via entangled qubits, offering secure communications, precise timing synchronization, and a foundation for distributed quantum computing.
The new quantum project will support AFRL’s Quantum Information Science & Technology Branch at the Information Directorate and its quantum networking and computing research. Under this effort, IonQ will:
• Develop a network with high-performing access points to drive the interoperability of quantum computers and networked devices
• Deliver networking hardware to expand compatibility with existing telecommunication infrastructure
• Collaborate with AFRL to create ground-breaking capabilities in establishing free-space optical links from ground stations to uncrewed aerial systems (UASs) (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
13 Jan 25. Palladyne AI Corp. (NASDAQ: PDYN and PDYNW) (“Palladyne AI”), a developer of artificial intelligence software for robotic platforms in the commercial and defense sectors, today announced that the Company has been awarded a new contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to migrate the Palladyne™ Pilot AI software platform (“Pilot”) to next-generation, U.S. made AI computing chipsets. This project will take place over a 26-month period beginning in early 2025. The Palladyne Pilot software platform is based on the Closed Loop Ubiquitous Tasking and Control of Heterogeneous Exploring Sensors (CLUTCHES) framework, which defines a novel AI structure that combines upstream multi-sensor fusion with adaptive real-time sensor management on individual unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms to facilitate shared situational awareness. Pilot has been designed to enable a network of collaborating unmanned systems and multi-modal sensors that self-orchestrate to provide superior capabilities for applications including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR). This real-time sensor management requires a closed-loop system, a key feature of the Pilot platform. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
09 Jan 25. AFWERX, in collaboration with the US Air Force Research Laboratory, has granted QuSecure a $1.23m Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract. This initiative is aimed at developing quantum-resilient encryption technologies to tackle the US Department of the Air Force’s (DAF) security challenges. The SBIR and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programmes have been restructured to enhance the experience for small businesses.
These are said to be characterised by expedited proposal-to-award timelines, broadened applicant eligibility, and reduced administrative burdens through ongoing process improvements.
Since the introduction of the Open Topic SBIR/STTR programme by the DAF in 2018, there has been an increase in the scope of innovations receiving funding. QuSecure specialises in solutions that are resistant to quantum threats, offering a seamless migration strategy for organisations aiming to bolster their defences against quantum vulnerabilities.
The company’s role is to advance and supply capabilities that fortify the national defence infrastructure of the US.
QuProtect, the company’s post-quantum cryptography (PQC) platform, stands out as the initial software-centric infrastructure tailored to safeguard data transmissions and sensitive information through a channel secured against quantum risks. (Source: airforce-technology.com)
15 Jan 25. Slingshot Aerospace, Inc., the leader in AI-powered solutions for satellite tracking, space traffic coordination, and space modeling and simulation, today announced it has been awarded $1.9m from the United States Space Force’s (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) to further develop Slingshot’s existing GPS jamming and spoofing detection, as well as more precisely geolocate the sources and predict patterns of interference. Intentional GPS spoofing–a malicious technique that manipulates GPS data in order to skew the geolocation of an object–and GPS jamming are used across conflict zones to reduce the effectiveness of combatant technology and often foreshadow future threats to national security. The new program, PNT-SENTINEL (Positioning, Navigation, and Timing – Secure Electronic Navigation Threat Intelligence and Location), provides Slingshot new funding to enhance its already operational technology by incorporating AI and predictive analytics to more rapidly disseminate insights to warfighters and support faster, more informed decision making. The PNT-SENTINEL contract was awarded as a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase 2 contract by SpaceWERX, a unique space-focused division within the innovation arm of the U.S. Air Force, AFWERX. SSC awarded Slingshot a $1.9 m Phase 1 contract to develop its initial GPS jamming detection capability called DEEP (Data Exploitation and Enhanced Processing) in October 2021. The technology produced as a result of the DEEP contract provides the foundation for PNT-SENTINEL and is currently being used by the USSF to detect GPS jamming and ground-based interference sources as they relate to ongoing conflicts, potential future conflict zones, and counterterrorism efforts. (Source: BUSINESS WIRE)
REST OF THE WORLD
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16 Jan 25. The UK placed a £61m contract with defence giant BAE Systems to produce the barrel forgings, working with Sheffield Forgemasters. The barrels will be produced in Yorkshire, before being sent to Ukraine for finishing and integration. The Yorkshire-based defence company will begin the production of barrels for the first time in almost two decades, as the UK ramps up its military supplies to Ukraine in 2025. (Source: https://www.gov.uk/)
13 Jan 25. Rheinmetall supplies artillery ammunition worth €21 m to international customer. An international customer has contracted with Rheinmetall to supply five-digit quantities of 155mm M107 artillery ammunition. Worth €21m, the order is to be delivered in the first half of 2025. The order was booked in December 2024. The ammunition will be manufactured by Rheinmetall Expal Munitions in Spain. In service with several NATO nations for decades, the M107 is still among the world’s most widely used artillery projectiles. It can be fired from a large number of 155mm weapon systems. Rheinmetall is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of large calibre ammunition. The Group has been increasing its production capacities since 2022 and aims to be able to produce up to 1.1 m 155mm artillery shells annually by 2027 Rheinmetall’s extensive product portfolio of weapons and ammunition systems ranges from medium-caliber ammunition for infantry fighting vehicles and anti-aircraft guns to tank and artillery ammunition, aircraft armament and high-energy laser applications.
SEA
14 Jan 25. L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) has received a contract from BAE Systems Maritime Australia for the Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) on the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN) Hunter class frigates. L3Harris will design and deliver the IPMS to BAE Systems Maritime Australia to manage the ship’s propulsion, power generation and auxiliary and enhance the performance, reliability and safety of the frigates. L3Harris developed the IPMS solution for the Royal Navy’s Type 26 frigates, which the Hunter class is based on, in the U.K. The construction of the Hunter class frigates is taking place at the Osborne Naval Shipyard, which is part of industry’s commitment to support the country’s Continuous Naval Shipbuilding program in South Australia intended to develop sovereign shipbuilding and sustainment. (Source: ASD Network)
AIR
13 Jan 25. DoD/DSCA Notifies Congress of Possible FMS of Bell 412 Enhance Performance Exportable Medium-Lift Transport Helicopters to Zambia. The U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress that the Republic of Zambia has requested to buy Bell 412 Enhanced Performance exportable medium-lift transport helicopters; radio communication and navigation systems; weather radar and transponder capabilities; qualification and transition training for pilots and maintainers; in-country Contractor Field Service Representatives support; Program Management Reviews; technical assistance and product support; associated aviation ground support equipment; peculiar ground support equipment; hardware; special tools; test equipment; basic issue items; Quality Assurance Team inspections, inventories, validations, and ground run and flight test verification testing; air freight transportation delivery; initial spare, repair, and consumable parts; operator, maintenance, and technical manuals; technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $100 m, to be funded by a combination of Foreign Military Financing and Zambian national funds. The principal contractor will be Bell Textron, located in Fort Worth, TX. The purchaser typically requires offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. (Source: glstrade.com)
15 Jan 25. BIRD Aerosystems, a global provider of innovative defense technology, proudly announces the receipt of a significant order from an African Ministry of Defense (MOD) to supply its Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS). This cutting-edge solution will be deployed to protect the fleet of Mi-17 and Mi-24 helicopters from advanced missile threats, including MANPADS. Delivery is expected during 2025.
14 Jan 25. Embraer (NYSE: ERJ/B3: EMBR3) today announced that the Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) and the Uruguayan Ministry of National Defense (MDN) have converted options for five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft into firm orders. The agreement is part of a commitment signed in August 2024, when the FAU has announced a firm order for one aircraft plus the options that have now been converted. The agreement also includes mission equipment, integrated logistics services and a flight simulator. The contract is part of a fleet renew program to expand FAU’s operational capacity.
13 Jan 25. Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (Nasdaq: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions, and services, today announced orders exceeding $3 m from leading service providers for Gilat’s Gateway Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) to support Low Earth Orbit (LEO) constellations. These orders are expected to be delivered in the coming 12 months. Gilat’s high-performance SSPAs are key components of the company’s innovative product portfolio, offering exceptional efficiency, reliability, and performance. These latest orders underscore the industry’s trust in Gilat’s technology to meet the stringent requirements of LEO constellations, where high-power, lightweight, and energy-efficient solutions are essential to deliver seamless connectivity and optimal performance in the most demanding environments. (Source: ASD Network)
16 Jan 25. RTX – DoD/DSCA Notifies Congress of Possible FMS of Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles With Extended Range to Japan. The U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified Congress that the Government of Japan has requested to buy up to sixteen (16) AGM-158B/B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER). The following non-MDE items will also be included: AGM-158 JASSM Dummy Air Training Missiles (DATM) and containers; JASSM Anti-jam Global Positioning System Receivers (JAGR); munitions support and support equipment; spare parts, consumables and accessories, and repair and return support; integration and test support and equipment; classified and unclassified software delivery and support; classified and unclassified publications and technical documentation; personnel training and equipment; airlift and transportation support; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical, and logistics support services; studies and surveys; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $39m. The principal contractor will be Lockheed Martin, located in Orlando, FL. At this time, the U.S. Government is not aware of any offset agreement proposed in connection with this potential sale. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between the purchaser and the contractor. (Source: glstrade.com)
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