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American MQ-9 Reaper drone landed in the Czech Rep...

defence24.pl 1 year ago At the civilian airport in Mosznov close Ostrava, in the east of the Czech Republic, an American MQ-9 Reaper combat drone landed. Most likely, it was the first specified landing at a civilian airport in Europe during normal, not...

The heads of diplomacy of the USA and China held a...

defence24.pl 1 year ago U.S. and Chinese abroad ministers Antony Blinken and Qin Gang held a telephone call Wednesday in which they stressed the importance of keeping open lines of communication between Beijing and Washington, the U.S. State Department said.

Additional funds for the maintenance of the French...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On June 13, the U.S. Department of State announced the approval of the possible sale to France of a package of services aimed at maintaining Northrop Grumman E-2C Hawkeye early informing and command aircraft on the line.

U.S. Soldiers Sent on Mission to Latin America

cyberdefence24.pl 1 year ago The U.S. military has carried out a "hunt forward" mission in Latin American countries. The aim was to strengthen their security. Americans besides benefit from this. How?

MQ-9 more versatile than ever

defence24.pl 1 year ago "The first product that we have already proposed to Poland is MQ-9A, the popular Reaper. It is 1 of the most advanced UAVs (...), utilized globally by the United States, but besides utilized in Europe – large Britain, France,...

New ultralight tactical vehicles for U.S. Marines

defence24.pl 1 year ago The U.S. Marine Corps Command (USMC) announced the start of the process of implementing the MRZR Polaris Alpha household of ultra-light tactical vehicles (ULTVs).

Secretary of State Blinken to visit Beijing

defence24.pl 1 year ago U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to visit China next week and will meet with Chinese officials, including Chinese leader Xi Jinping, on June 18, the AP news agency reported on Friday. Initially, the visit of the head...

The US Navy received the first modernized E-6B Mer...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On June 6, the U.S. Navy received the first Boeing E-6B Mercury strategical communications and command aircraft upgraded to the Block II standard. The US Navy has 16 E-6B aircraft. They supply the president and the Government of the United States...

Will the Kingdom of the Netherlands join the group...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On June 7, Dutch media reported, based on unofficial sources from military-government circles, that the country's authorities planned to order 4 specialized land-based patrol aircraft.

Boeing signs a contract to keep production of the...

defence24.pl 1 year ago Boeing has been awarded a $200 million contract to get parts to produce the fresh F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, which the U.S. wants to acquisition 20 units.

First Belgian F-35A Lightning II on the final asse...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On June 7, the Belgian Ministry of defence announced that a symbolic signing ceremony was held at the Lockheed Martin plant in Fort Worth on the first copy of the F-35A Lightning II multirole combat aircraft ordered by Belgium.

The U.S. will not let Iran to get atomic weapon...

defence24.pl 1 year ago Iran cannot be allowed to get atomic weapons, and it will not happen during the presidency of Joe Biden, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday in a speech to the pro-Israel group AIPAC. He noted that although...

Pratt & Whitney with a contract to proceed produc...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On June 5, the U.S. Department of defence announced the signing of an agreement with Pratt & Whitney Military Engines, a company owned by the Raytheon corporation, to proceed production of F135 household engines for the Lockheed Martin F-35 Li...

GE F414 engines made in India

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On June 1, U.S. officials, citing unofficial sources in Washington, D.C., reported that president Joe Biden's administration had approved a proposal to find licensing production of General electrical F414 engines in India.

Americans make the AGM-158 JASSM family

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On June 1, the U.S. Department of defence announced the signing of an agreement with Lockheed Martin on the improvement of a fresh version of the AGM-158D JASSM cruise missile.

Sustaining the life of F/A-18E/F Super Hornet prod...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On June 1, the U.S. Department of defence announced the signing of an agreement with Boeing to launch financing of another batch of F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block III multirole combat aircraft for the US Navy.

Polish aviation can win air dominance

defence24.pl 1 year ago "Today's way of combat, especially in the air, shows that there is simply a request to have the ability to strike precisely over long distances," says Brad Russell, manager of global Business Development, Northrop Grumman.

Poland may enter Lockheed Martin's supply chains

defence24.pl 1 year ago "We are prepared for industrial cooperation on Javelin systems, but not only" – says Robert Orzyłowski, Global Business Development, Lockheed Martin.

Thailand without F-35 compatibility

defence24.pl 1 year ago The United States refused to sale F-35 aircraft to Thailand. The reason for this decision was issues related to training and method requirements – informs Reuters.

Navajo-class prototype rescue ship launched

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 26, Bollinger Shipyards reported that a launch ceremony for a prototype multirole rescue ship, the future USNS Navajo (T-ATS 6), was held at the Gulf Island Shipyard in Houma, Louisiana.

Lockheed Martin to deliver another batch of Mk 41 ...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 23, the U.S. Department of defence announced the signing of an agreement with Lockheed Martin corp for the production and supply of universal Mk 41 VLS launchers, which were ordered for the needs of the US Navy and export customers.

Malaysian authorities sign contracts for fresh pl...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 25, during the defence manufacture fair LIMA 2023 in Malaysia, a package of contracts was signed between the Ministry of Defence and suppliers of aircraft of various types.

US Department of defence launches funds for more ...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 23, the United States Department of defence announced that it had signed an agreement with General Dynamics electrical Boat in Groton, Connecticut to initiate the construction of 2 more Virginia-type nuclear-powered multi-role submarines.

“New” C-40A Clipper delivered to USMC

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On 24 May, the United States Marine Aviation Command reported that Marine Corps Transport Aviation Squadron VMR 1 had enriched itself with a fresh Boeing C-40A Clipper transport aircraft.

Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II not for Thailan...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 24, Thai media reported that the US authorities rejected Thailand's request to sale Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multirole combat aircraft to the Asian country.

British A400M Atlas included

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On 22 May, the British Royal Air Force reported that an Airbus A400M Atlas average transport aircraft with registration number ZM421 had arrived at Brize Norton Air Base. Thus, the RAF already has a set of 22 machines of this type.

Jacek Bartosiak talks to Captain James „Kimo” Fane...

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Mobile Connectivity and Command for the US Army

defence24.pl 1 year ago Based on the experience of the war in Ukraine, the US Army is working on fresh solutions to increase the survivability of command units.

The US Marines are ahead of Amazon. They introduce...

defence24.pl 1 year ago In its usage of drones as transportation machines, Amazon is far behind the U.S. Marines. In its 2024 budget proposal, the U.S. Marine Corps requests $13 million for 41 Tactical Resupply Unmanned Aircraft Systems (TRUAS) tactical transport drones. ...

Lockheed Martin signs a contract for the productio...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 18, the U.S. Department of defence announced the signing of an agreement with Lockheed Martin corp for the production of the 7th series of AGM-158C LRASM anti-ship missiles.

Americans plan to build a series of next-generatio...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 18, the United States Department of State announced that Austal USA, which is the American branch of the Australian shipbuilding concern Austal, has acquired a contract for the plan of the T-AGOS 25 submarine monitoring unit. The contract is ...

Contract for the 4th Constellation-class frigate ...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago The U.S. Department of defence announced that Fincantieri's U.S. subsidiary, Marinette Marine, has been awarded a $526.3 million contract to build a 4th Constellation-class frigate for the U.S. Navy, the as-yet-unnamed FFG 65. Base contract for the...

An invisible giant candidate for NGAD?

defence24.pl 1 year ago Northrop Grumman one more time aired an ad in which he showed the digitally created interior of his hangar with the latest aircraft designs. Again, it showed what is likely to be a prototype of the 6th generation combat aircraft...

The Military Institute of Aviation medicine is p...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 19, the Military Institute of Aviation medicine in Warsaw announced the signing of an agreement with the Austrian company AMST-Systemtechnik GmbH on the modernization of the Overload Centrifuge to the requirements of the F-35 Lightning II pr...

U.S. Department of defence orders JASSM-ER missil...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 18, the U.S. Department of defence announced the signing of a contract with Lockheed Martin corp for the order of the 21st production batch of AGM-158B-2 JASSM-ER cruise missiles.

An American F-15D landed... in a canal

defence24.pl 1 year ago On May 15, an F-15D fighter crashed into an irrigation canal after leaving the runway at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls. The plane's pilot was not injured but for insignificant injuries, the Oregon National defender said.

Damaged F-22 Raptor returns to service

defence24.pl 1 year ago A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor that was damaged in 2018 was repaired and returned to service after 5 years, the United States Air Force said in a statement.

IBCS is getting closer to the Polish shield

defence24.pl 1 year ago **Northrop Grumman has confirmed the transportation of key elements of the IBCS system, which is acquired by Poland under the Wisła programme.**

Further IBCS components for Polish provided by Nor...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 15, Northrop Grumman corp announced the transportation of key components of the IBCS command strategy ordered through the FMS procedure by Poland as part of the first phase of the Wisła program. The above step means that the strategy wil...

Romania terminates the operation of the MiG-21 Lan...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 15, a historical minute took place in Romania — the end of the operation of MiG-21 fighter aircraft. Machines of this kind were operated by Romanian military aviation for 61 years.

American MALE drones will not request airports

defence24.pl 1 year ago General Atomics Aeronautical Systems has published a computer-generated video with a imagination of utilizing the Mojave unmanned aerial vehicle (pronounced Mohawe). This device is capable of operating without airport infrastructure and has minimal...

Tracked HIMARS for modernization

defence24.pl 1 year ago The United States Department of defence has signed 3 contracts with Lockheed Martin, which cover the production, modernization and transportation of the M142 and M270 artillery rocket systems, mainly for the needs of the US Army, but not only.

The U.S. Navy has commissioned a fresh destroyer

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 13, the DDG 51-class destroyer USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee was commissioned in Key West, Florida. USS Lenah Sutcliffe Higbee (DDG 123) is 1 of the last ships of the Flight IIA Technology Insertion series, and at the same time...

Colorado to buy second S-70i Firehawk helicopter

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 12, United Rotorcraft's Air Methods company signed a bill beginning the way for the State of Colorado to acquisition the second S-70 Firehawk multirole helicopter.

Second tranche of funds for MBDA to deliver CAMM m...

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 10, the US Department of defence announced the launch of a second tranche of funds for the transportation of the rocket strategy to MMSC (Multi-Mission Surface Combatants) units being built for Saudi Arabia. The value of the signed contra...

Future USS Augusta transferred to the US Navy

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 12, at the Austal USA shipbuilding plant in Mobile, Alabama, a ceremony was held to formally hand over to the US Navy a multi-role ship for coastal operations, which will be named USS Augusta (LCS 34).

New anti-radiation rocket 1 step distant from m...

defence24.pl 1 year ago The AGM-88G AARGM-ER anti-radiation rocket has undergone another - already 5th - test - its maker Northrop Grumman announced. This armament is being developed at the request of the United States Navy and is intended to enable countering enemy...

MQ-9 Reaper lands on the highway

defence24.pl 1 year ago During the "Agile Chariot" exercise, the MQ-9 Reaper, MC-130J Commando II, and 2 A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft and 2 MH-6 small Birds helicopters landed on Highways 287 and 789 on April 30 and May 2, 2023, respectively, the 19th...

Another successful test of the AGM-88G AARGM-ER

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On May 8, Northrop Grumman corp announced that the United States Naval Air Force conducted another (fifth) test of the AGM-88G AARGM-ER air defence combat breakthrough missile. Like the erstwhile ones, it was a complete success.

New LCS in U.S. Navy service

zbiam.pl 1 year ago On 8 May, the U.S. Navy commissioned USS Cooperstown, a Freedom-class coastal combat ship. USS Cooperstown (LCS 23) is the first ship of the United States Navy to be named for Cooperstown in Otsego County, fresh York, and honors 70...