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Poland signs LOA to buy 96 AH-64E attack helicopters

Posted on August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 by alert5

The Polish government has signed a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with Boeing for 96 AH-64E Apache combat helicopters, marking a significant milestone in Poland’s KRUK Attack Helicopter program. This deal, initially approved by the U.S. State Department in August 2023 for an estimated $12 billion, represents the largest Foreign Military Sale in the history of Boeing’s Vertical Lift division.

Photo: Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Poland

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Leapfest 2024: International airborne competition returns to Rhode Island

Posted on August 11, 2024 by alert5

The 2024 edition of Leapfest, the prestigious international airborne competition, took place on August 3 in Exeter, Rhode Island. Hosted by the Rhode Island Army National Guard, the event brought together elite paratroopers from U.S. military branches and allied nations.

Hosted by the Rhode Island Army National Guard, Leapfest is a prestigious annual operation aimed at fostering camaraderie and Esprit de Corps among airborne soldiers from across the globe. The competition draws participants from allied foreign militaries as well as all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.

AUSMIN 2024: U.S.-Australia alliance bolsters regional defense capabilities

Posted on August 8, 2024August 8, 2024 by alert5

The 2024 Australia-U.S. Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) have yielded significant outcomes across multiple domains, reinforcing the allies’ commitment to Indo-Pacific security and global stability. Key points from the ministerial statement include enhanced force posture cooperation, advanced defense capabilities development, strengthened regional security integration, and joint efforts on climate action and economic resilience.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Deputy Prime Minister of Australia and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles participate in the 34th Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., Aug. 6, 2024. (DoD photo by Chad J. McNeeley)

U.S. and European NATO Allies revive Long-Range Missile Capabilities

Posted on August 8, 2024August 8, 2024 by alert5

Timothy Wright and Douglas Barrie from the Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) analyze the recent agreement between the United States and Germany to deploy American long-range conventional missiles to Europe. This decision, announced in July 2024, marks a significant shift in NATO’s approach to long-range strike capabilities.

Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher from Charlie Battery, 5th Battalion, 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, Long Range Fires Battalion, 1st Multi-Domain Task Force arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8, 2024.
Photo By: Capt. Ryan DeBooy

Poland takes step closer to Apache acquisition with offset deals

Posted on August 6, 2024 by alert5

Poland has moved closer to finalizing its $12 billion deal for 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters by signing offset agreements with Boeing and General Electric worth nearly $255 million. The deals are designed to bolster the Polish defense industry and enhance the country’s military capabilities.