Germany’s Rheinmetall said Tuesday the Army will test its StrikeShield active protection system beginning next October, as the service continues its search for anti-missile protection capabilities for its vehicle fleet. Under the deal, valued at $11 million, Rheinmetall, and its partner United ...
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Global defense spending is expected to increase between 3 and 4 percent in 2020 and about 3 percent annually between 2019 and 2023, according to a new report from the audit and consulting firm Deloitte. “Demand for military equipment is on the rise as governments across the globe focus on ...
European missile company MBDA on Thursday said it has agreed to acquire Airbus Group’s ground vehicle and missile simulation business. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. GDI Simulation is based in France and develops, integrates and maintains simulation systems for ground vehicles and MDA ...
The State Department has approved a $4.25 billion deal with Morocco for 36 Apache helicopters and the sale of five C-130J transport aircraft to New Zealand for $1.4 billion. Defense Security Cooperation Agency officials notified Congress of the Morocco foreign military sale on Tuesday and the deal ...
The State Department recently approved a possible $1.02 billion Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to India of up to 13 MK 45 5 inch/62 caliber Mod 4 naval guns. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress of the potential sale on Nov. 19. India’s request includes up to 13 MK 45 ...
Sweden’s Saab said Tuesday that the United Arab Emirates plans to buy two more of the company’s GlobalEye airborne early warning aircraft, with the deal potentially valued around $1 billion. Company officials at the Dubai Air Show detailed the contract update, which would raise the UAE’s ...
