Americas
Rockwell Collins won a $52 million contract for maintenance and overhaul of UH-60 Black Hawk components. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of September 24, 2029. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, is the contracting activity.
The US Air Force has unveiled a cutting-edge mobile application designed to streamline airfield assessments for aircraft operations in austere environments. Developed by the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing Innovation Team at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, this new tool promises to enhance the speed and accuracy of determining whether an airfield can safely accommodate aircraft such as the C-130 Hercules or C-17 Globemaster III. The innovation marks a significant step forward for agile combat employment.
Middle East & Africa
Israel has secured an $8.7 billion aid package from the United States to support its ongoing military efforts and to maintain a qualitative military edge in the region, the Defense Ministry announces in a statement. The package includes $3.5 billion for essential wartime procurement, which has already been received and earmarked for critical military purchases, and $5.2 billion designated for air defense systems including the Iron Dome anti-missile system, David’s Sling, and an advanced laser system.
Europe
NP Aerospace has clinched a 71-million-pound ($95-million) contract to support a fleet of 15,000 British military land vehicles. The four-year contract will provide post design services and spares procurement to a range of utility and combat vehicles, including: the entire Land Rover fleet, Pinzgauer fleet, protected Land Rover, RWMIK, and the Lightweight Trailer fleet. “This announcement is huge news for the team at NP Aerospace and we’re all delighted to have won this major contract against strong competition,” NP Aerospace CEO James Kempston said.
Asia-Pacific
Raytheon, an RTX business, has delivered the first AN/TPY-2 radar equipped with a full Gallium Nitride (GaN) array to Saudi Arabia. The company announced the delivery on Sept. 25, marking progress in the Kingdom’s missile defense program. This radar, a key component of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, represents an advancement in ballistic missile detection technology, offering superior energy efficiency, reduced weight, and increased power output compared to its predecessors.
