According to an article by The Drive on August 25, 2023, the US Marine Corps (USMC) announced its plans to acquire three sets of Iron Dome systems, which will consist of 44 launchers and a total of 1,840 Tamir interceptors. While the exact financial details are not disclosed, initial estimates suggest that the cost for […]
US; New DSCA policy enables commercial financing for Foreign Military Sales
While expected to stimulate demand for US military products and encourage investment in vital industries, this shift could potentially diminish the US’ diplomatic leverage traditionally tied to FMS transactions. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced a new policy on 9 August that will allow US allies and partners to use a bank letter of […]
Canada; Government plans $51 billion for defense in 2026-27
Canada finds itself at a critical juncture in terms of its commitment to defense spending. With geopolitical challenges on the rise and growing threats from various quarters, the country is facing mounting pressure to increase its military budget and meet the 2% pledge on defense spending, in line with NATO’s expectations. Compared to its neighbor, […]
Canada; DoD orders two Airbus A330, hires firm to convert planes to tankers
The Canadian government has increased the number of strategic tanker transport aircraft it is ordering from Airbus as it shores up its contribution to the defense of North America. Last year, Canadian officials said they were committing to the purchase of four new A330 Multi Role Tanker Transports for its fleet, and negotiations were underway […]
US; Two houses Debate on 2024 defense budget
The U.S. Senate will begin debate Tuesday on a massive spending bill setting the spending priorities for the U.S. military for the coming year. Last Friday, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the $874.2 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by a vote of 219-210. The conservative priorities in the bill […]
Canada; Bombardier offers cheaper, indigenous alternative to P-8 Poseidon MPA
The patrol planes Bombardier Inc. hopes could replace aging Canadian military aircraft will have a price “competitive” with that of jets from rival Boeing Inc., the Montreal-based company says. The business jet maker joined forces earlier this year with U.S.-based General Dynamics on a surveillance aircraft with submarine-hunting technology. Both partners are calling on the […]
US Army; Two contenders shortlisted in XM30 (OMFV) program
The U.S. Army has announced the finalists in its competition to replace the aging Bradley infantry fighting vehicle (IFV). Formerly known as the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV), the service announced that the new vehicle will be designated the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle. The XM30 will be the Army’s first armored combat vehicle powered […]
Canada; Army orders additional SIG SAUR pistols
According to a report by Eyal Boguslavsky in Israel Defense, an initial purchase of 7,000 Sig Sauer P320 pistols has been completed. Additionally, Canada has the option to acquire an additional 9,500 pistols for a total cost of $7.6 million. The Canadian Army has begun introducing the Sig Sauer P320 pistol, designated as the C22, […]
Canada; US Approves $5.9 Billion Sale of P-8A Poseidon MPA/ASW aircraft
The US government has approved the $5.9 billion sale of 16 Poseidon to Canada, even as Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier is lobbying to instead sell a specialized variant of its smaller Global Express business jet. The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Canada of P-8A […]
Canada; CANSOFCOM formulates requirement for surveillance planes
As reported by David Pugliese in the Ottawa Citizen, Canadian special forces have set in motion a discrete operation to lease state-of-the-art surveillance aircraft. The details of this highly classified project are enveloped in an impenetrable shroud of secrecy, intensifying the intrigue surrounding it. Bids are currently being sought for a high-altitude, long-endurance plane that […]