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Netherlands Strengthens Defence with NASAMS and NOMADS Acquisition

Posted on October 18, 2024October 17, 2024 by alert5

The Royal Netherlands Army is poised to significantly enhance its short-range air defence (SHORAD) capabilities with the acquisition of the National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) and the National Manoeuvre Air Defence System (NOMADS) from Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. This acquisition, valued at approximately $1 billion, is expected to commence deliveries in 2028 as part of the comprehensive integrated air and missile defence program known as CITADEL.

Photo: KONGSBERG

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U.S. Navy EA-18G crashes into mountainside near Mount Rainier: Search for crew underway

Posted on October 17, 2024 by alert5

An EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron 130 (VAQ-130), known as the “Zappers,” crashed into a mountainside east of Mount Rainier on Oct. 15. The aircraft, which took off from Oak Harbor on a routine training flight, crashed at 3:23 p.m. The condition of the two crew members on board remains unknown.

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Germany achieves Full Operational Capability with Thales Ground Alerter 10 Radar Systems

Posted on October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 by alert5

The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) reached full operational capability with its new fleet of Thales-built Ground Alerter 10 (GA10) radars on Oct. 16, with the French defence contractor handing over the final system in a ceremony at Koblenz. Thales secured the initial contract from the German procurement agency, BAAINBw, in February 2021 for five systems, with options for additional units. These options were exercised, resulting in the final system being delivered on time and within budget.

Photo: Thales
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RTAF strengthens partnership with Diehl Defence for IRIS-T

Posted on October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 by alert5

The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has signed a new support contract with Diehl Defence for the IRIS-T short-range missile system. This agreement builds upon a long and successful collaboration between the two entities. The RTAF already utilises IRIS-T missiles on its Gripen, F-16, and F-5 aircraft.

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Lockheed Martin wins contract to upgrade Apache’s Electronic Warfare Capabilities

Posted on October 16, 2024 by alert5

The U.S. Army’s AH-64E Apache fleet is set to receive a significant electronic warfare upgrade, as Lockheed Martin secures a contract to develop and integrate the Gen 3 Radar Frequency Interferometer (RFI) / Radar Warning Receiver system.