The U.S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Center has selected Lockheed Martin to develop an advanced propulsion Long Range Maneuverable Fires (LRMF) missile. The missile can be fired from existing Army launchers to defeat distant threats at ranges that significantly exceed those of the PrSM baseline. “Lockheed Martin is partnering with the U.S. Army to give […]
Canada; MoD requests 16 P-8A Poseidon ASW aircraft from US
With a view to exploring this option in more detail, Canada has recently submitted a Letter of Request (LOR) through the United States government’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program outlining Canada’s requirements and requesting an offer. These requirements include up to 16 P-8A Poseidon aircraft and associated equipment and initial servicing, as well as access […]
US; DoD publishes FY2024 defense budget request
On March 9, 2023, the Biden-Harris Administration submitted to Congress a proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget request of $842 billion for the Department of Defense (DoD), an increase of $26 billion over FY 2023 levels and $100 billion more than FY 2022. The FY 2024 Defense Budget is driven by strategy and provides us […]
US; Air Force issues RfI for KC-Z NGAS stealthy tanker program
The US Air Force is seeking innovative ideas from industry for its third tanker replacement contract, formerly known as KC-Z, including blended wing aircraft which are considered to be more likely to survive in contested air space. The U.S. Air Force launched its search for the Next-Generation Air-Refueling System (NGAS), a stealthy tanker project intended […]
US Army; Common Tactical Truck contract awarded to American Rheinmetall Vehicles & GM Defense
American Rheinmetall Vehicles (Sterling Heights, MI) and GM Defense LLC (Washington, DC) have won a contract for the first phase of the U.S. Army’s Common Tactical Truck (CTT) Program. The aim of the multi-phased program is to replace the Army’s family of heavy tactical trucks with the production of up to 40,000 trucks valued at […]
US; DoD to increase artillery rounds production by 500%
According to the New York Times, the massive increase in the production of artillery ammunition is meant to both make up for shortfalls caused by Russia’s war in Ukraine and to build up stockpiles for future wars. Before the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, the U.S. produced 14,000 shells monthly, sufficient for […]
US Congress approves $32.6B for 11 surface combatants and submarines
According to information published by the US Government on December 23, 2022, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) authorizes $32.6 billion for Navy shipbuilding, an increase of $4.7 billion. This will fund 11 battle force ships including three Arleigh Burke-class destroyers; two Virginia-class submarines; two expeditionary fast transports; one Constellation-class frigate; one San Antonio-class amphibious […]
Canada; Government confirms $5.4 billion budget to buy 16 F-35 Lightning IIs
The Canadian government has approved funding to purchase the first batch of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets: Canada’s Treasury Board gave the Department of National Defence the green light to spend CA$ 7 billion (US$5,14 Billion) on the jets, Vakius Venckunas reports in Aero Time. News of the funding decision caught Saab unawares […]
US; Army selects V-280 Valor as FLRAA winner
Textrons Bell V-280 Valor Chosen as New US Army Long-Range Assault Aircraft The V-280’s unmatched combination of proven tiltrotor technology coupled with innovative digital engineering and an open architecture offers the Army outstanding operational versatility for its vertical lift fleet Textron Inc announced today that Bell Textron Inc., a Textron company,has been awarded the development […]
Canada; Army orders 39 additional ACSV 8×8 armored vehicles
According to information published by the Canada National Defense Department, the Canadian Department of National Defense has ordered 39 additional ACSV Armored Combat Support Vehicles to replace armored vehicles it donated to Ukraine earlier this year. During the NATO leaders summit that was held in Madrid from 29 to 30 June 2022, Canadian Prime Minister […]