AH-64D Longbow(click to view full) On Sept 9/08 The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced [PDF] an official request from Saudi Arabia for 12 AH-64D Block II Apache Longbow Helicopters, and associated items. The request, which could result in $598 million...
Finnish F/A-18D(click to view full) On Sept 9/08, the US DSCA announced [PDF] Finland's official request for the 3rd phase of its F-18 Mid-Life Upgrade Program to modernize its 63 F/A-18C and F/A-18D Hornet aircraft. The contract could be worth up to $406 million, and...
AS350 AStar(click to view full) EADS subsidiary American Eurocopter LLC recently announced a win in the US Department of Homeland Security's Light Enforcement Helicopter (LEH) contract. This maximum $150 million indefinite-quantity/ indefinite-delivery contract will...
Dutch F-16B(click to view full) In April 2006, our Benelux subscriber David Vandenberghe lets us know that the Gazet van Antwerpen is reporting that Jordan is acquiring surplus F-16 A/B fighters which underwent the MLU (mid-life upgrade). DID noted in November 2005...
Sept 11, 2001 General Dynamics Network Systems in Needham, MA received a $6 million firm/fixed price contract for continuing efforts to survey, plan, design, install, and implement the Information Technology Systems and Infrastructure (ITS&I) for wedge 2-5 tenants as...
(click to read) It's a daunting task. Faced with a high operational tempo over the past 7 years, the US Army is trying to expand its size, fix or replace all the equipment it has worn out, recapitalize or modernize the 1980s-era equipment that still makes up the...
CC-177: Trenton arrival(click to view full) CFB Trenton, located in the province of Ontario about 2 hours drive away from Toronto, is one of the Canadian Forces' busiest bases. It is the backbone of Canada's transport fleet, housing Canada's 4 new C-17s (aka CC-177)...
Excalibur 155mm(click to view full) "CENTCOM Looks to Boost ISR Capabilities in 2008-2009" discussed the implications of improved surveillance capabilities, especially when combined with the ability to target precision artillery fires and provide fast...
Dutch G-Wagen, XA-188 APC(click to view full) The Netherlands' Ministerie van Defensie has announced a EUR 250+ million project to replace nearly 8,000 light, medium and heavy wheeled logistics and patrol vehicles between 2011-2018. This will not include tactical...