The State Department has given its approval for a potential Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Croatia, involving the purchase of eight UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, along with associated equipment and services. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has officially notified Congress of this potential sale, which is estimated to cost $500 million
Slovenia has procured the medium-range air defense system IRIS-T SLM within the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI) framework. Diehl Defence signed a purchase contract with the German Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology, and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) on January 25
Airbus Helicopters has revealed its collaboration with Indias Tata Group to establish a Final Assembly Line (FAL) for helicopters within the country. The FAL will be responsible for producing Airbus H125 helicopter from its civil range, targeting both the Indian market and export to neighboring countries
EDGE has finalized a contract with the UAE Ministry of Defence for the procurement of 200 HT-100 and HT-750 unmanned helicopters. This deal stands as the largest-ever order for unmanned helicopter systems, intended to augment the UAE's capabilities in Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR), and logistics missions
The Indonesian Army has officially received four AS 550 Fennec helicopters, along with comprehensive refurbishment and spare parts, courtesy of the Indonesian Ministry of Defense. The handover ceremony took place at the South Terminal Apron of the Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base in Jakarta on Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The French Armament General Directorate (DGA) has placed an order for 42 new H145 helicopters, marking another procurement for Airbus Helicopters. The order, made at the close of 2023 on behalf of the Ministry of Interior, is slated for delivery commencement in 2024
In a move aimed at extending the service life of four MEKO 200 HN frigates currently in service with the Hellenic Navy, Thales and thyssenkrupp Marine Systems have forged a consortium for a comprehensive modernization program. The mid-life upgrade seeks to enhance the operational capabilities of the aging fleet
Taiwan's private shipbuilder, Jong Shyn Shipbuilding, has initiated the construction of an anti-submarine warfare frigate as part of the country's efforts to enhance maritime defense capabilities in the Taiwan Strait. As part of its naval modernization plan, Taiwan aims to replace decommissioned Knox-class frigates with a dozen light frigates, half designated for anti-submarine warfare and the rest for anti-air warfare
Germany has announced the transfer of six decommissioned Sea King Mk41 multi-purpose military helicopters to Ukraine, marking the country's initial provision of such equipment to Kyiv. The announcement was made by German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius following the 18th meeting in the Ramstein format, wherein he stated that the helicopters, accompanied by a set of spare parts, will significantly enhance Ukraine's military capabilities
PT PAL, the Indonesian state-owned shipbuilder, carried out the keel-laying ceremony for the third landing platform dock (LPD)-like strategic sealift vessel (SSV) designated for the Philippine Navy. The event occurred