Juster Domingo

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US Army Receives GE T901 Engines for Black Hawk Trials

Jul 2, 2024 | thedefensepost.com | Juster Domingo

The US Army has received two T901 engines from General Electric (GE) Aerospace for integration and testing aboard the force’s UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. The engines were delivered to Sikorsky’s facility in West Palm Beach, Florida, as part of the country’s Improved Turbine Engine Program, an initiative to develop a more durable, fuel-efficient engine for the army’s Black Hawk and Apache aircraft.
BAE Systems Taps Czech Firm for Collaborative ATV Production

Jul 2, 2024 | thedefensepost.com | Juster Domingo

BAE Systems has signed a contract for 42 million euros ($45 million) to produce the BvS10 vehicle for Europe’s Collaborative All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV-3N) program. The deal between BAE and the Czech Republic’s Tatra Defense Vehicle covers 250 BvS10s, with an option for an additional 274. Parts such as front and rear carriages, which vary according to the vehicles’ mission configurations, will be included in the production.
Viasat to Integrate SATCOM Terminal on Spain's Airbus C295 Fleet

Jul 1, 2024 | thedefensepost.com | Juster Domingo

Viasat has announced that it will integrate its GAT-5530 broadband terminal into the Spanish Army’s Airbus C295 fleet. The company will collaborate with Airbus to provide a highly-flexible, multi-band and -orbit satellite broadband communication capability to support the army’s missions. All of the C295s will use the terminal for expanded command and control and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
Naval Group Delivers Second Gowind Corvette to UAE Navy

Jul 1, 2024 | thedefensepost.com | Juster Domingo

Naval Group has handed over the second Gowind-class multi-mission corvette to the UAE Navy in Lorient, western France. The ship, Al Emarat, will house its crew in France in July as Naval Group provides training to ensure the proper integration of the corvette into the force. It is expected to arrive in Abu Dhabi by August. The Al Emarat is scheduled to take on a variety of sea missions, including littoral, unmanned vehicle deployment, and anti-submarine warfare drills.
Germany to Buy 3,200 Brimstone Missiles for Eurofighter Fleet

Jun 28, 2024 | thedefensepost.com | Juster Domingo

Germany’s federal parliament budget committee has greenlit plans to buy MBDA Brimstone 3 missiles for its Eurofighter planes. The framework deal lists an order of up to 3,266 missile units, with the first tranche consisting of 378 missiles totalling up to 376 million euros ($402 million). About 274 units will be reserved for operational use, while 29 will be used for testing with the remaining 75 saved for training purposes.
Sweden Orders Third GlobalEye Surveillance Aircraft from Saab

Jun 28, 2024 | thedefensepost.com | Juster Domingo

Sweden has signed a 2.6-billion-kronor ($240 million) contract with Saab for the delivery of a third GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft to the Swedish Air Force. The deal is part of an option included in Saab’s contract with the country signed in 2022, detailing the order of two GlobalEye planes. Production of the new aircraft is scheduled to run from 2024 to 2029.
Portugal Receives Second KC-390 Millennium Aircraft From Embraer

Jun 28, 2024 | thedefensepost.com | Juster Domingo

The Portuguese Air Force has received its second KC-390 multi-mission aircraft from aerospace giant Embraer. The new aircraft follows the delivery of its sister plane last year under a five-unit 2019 deal, signed to bolster the air force’s transport and cargo capabilities. Embraer’s eighth global C-390 craft is fitted with standard NATO equipment, and meets the requirements set by the National Aeronautical Authority of Portugal.
Ukraine Receives Second Patriot Missile Package From Spain

Jun 28, 2024 | thedefensepost.com | Juster Domingo

Ukraine has received a second batch of Patriot surface-to-air missiles from Spain as part of its latest military aid package. The delivery is part of a 1 billion euro ($1.1 billion) security agreement signed by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which details all of Spain’s military aid to Kyiv for 2024.
General Dynamics Offering to Produce 50 ASCOD Fighting Vehicles for Ukraine

Jun 27, 2024 | thedefensepost.com | Juster Domingo

General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) has submitted an offer to the Spanish government to produce 50 ASCOD armored fighting vehicles for Ukraine at its factory in Trubia, northwest Spain. The proposal was revealed to have been presented to national defense industry representatives by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, with plans developed as early as mid-March. Once approved, work for the production will be overseen by Santa Bárbara Sistemas, a Madrid-based GDELS company.
Romania Orders Black Hawk Helicopter for Emergency Missions

Jun 27, 2024 | thedefensepost.com | Juster Domingo

Romania has tapped PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, to deliver an additional S-70M Black Hawk utility helicopter for its emergency and fire fighting missions. The new helicopter will join Romania’s seven other S-70Ms on missions such as maritime and land search and rescue, transport, and medical support. The purchase was funded by the EU’s RescEU program, which aims to bolster disaster risk management efforts in the region through newer capabilities and facilities.