Americas
Lockheed Martin won a $31.6 million modification for capability package development and fielding, system integration and fielding, and in-service sustainment in support of current configurations of the AEGIS combat system. Work will be performed in Moorestown, New Jersey, and is expected to be completed by December 2023.
Western allies started a major naval exercise in the Baltic Sea on Saturday amid rising tension with Russia over the conflict in Ukraine. About 3,200 soldiers from 14 countries are taking part in the German-led Northern Coasts 23 exercise, the German navy said in a statement. The exercise will involve 30 ships, submarines, up to 19 aircraft, and various landing units, it said.
Middle East and Africa
According to Jane’s, Satellite communications company Intelsat has created a new international business development unit, geared specifically towards expanding the company’s government and defense portfolio in Europe, as well as emerging markets in Africa and the Indo-Pacific region. Currently, the majority of the company’s business development efforts are focused on US markets “from a government and defence sector” perspective, said Rory Welsh, vice-president of Global Government and Satellite Services, at Intelsat.
Europe
Lockheed Martin, one of the world’s leading aerospace and defense companies, has proudly unveiled the first F-16C Block 70 fighter aircraft for the Slovak Republic. The official rollout ceremony took place at the Lockheed Martin facility located in Greenville, South Carolina. This significant event was honored by the presence of Martin Sklenár, the Minister of Defence for the Slovak Republic. The Slovak Republic has now made history as the very first European nation to acquire the cutting-edge F-16 Block 70, marking a significant milestone in its defense capabilities. This advanced variant of the F-16 aircraft is renowned for its exceptional performance and state-of-the-art technology, setting a new standard for the fighter model in Europe.
Swedish defense company Saab has integrated its Barracuda camouflage net with a new feature that could transform how soldiers communicate by allowing selected radio frequencies to pass through the mesh. Camouflage screens provide essential concealment whether fixed and set up for armored vehicles and personnel to gather underneath or have the net draped over them. The nets reduce the visibility of equipment by blocking the signature of a wide range of sensors, including thermal infrared and radar.
Asia-Pacific
Boeing won a $474.5 million deal by the US Air Force for the F-15 Japan Super Interceptor Program. This contract provides for the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirement to add the Eagle Passive Warning Survivability System for the Japan Air Self Defense Force. Work will be performed at St. Louis, Missouri, and is expected to be completed by December 31, 2028. This contract involves FMS to Japan.
Today’s Video
WATCH: Dev Server First Impression : F-16C
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKLdqx7TIK0
