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U.S. approves potential KC-46A sale to Japan

Posted on September 14, 2024 by alert5

The U.S. State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Japan for up to nine KC-46A aerial refueling aircraft and related equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on Sept. 13, of the potential $4.1 billion deal.

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U.S. State Department approves potential $133 million AIM-120C-8 sale to Singapore

Posted on September 10, 2024September 10, 2024 by alert5

The U.S. State Department has given the green light to a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of advanced AIM-120C-8 air-to-air missiles to Singapore, marking a significant development in defense cooperation between the two nations. The proposed deal, which includes 54 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) and related equipment, is valued at an estimated $133 million. This sale would bolster Singapore’s air defense capabilities and reinforce its strategic partnership with the United States.

A Singapore Royal Air Force F-15SG assigned to the 428th Squadron (RSAF), Singapore, completes aerial refueling from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 101st Air Refueling Wing, Maine Air National Guard, during RED FLAG-Alaska 24-2 in Alaska, June 7, 2024. RED FLAG-Alaska offers unique opportunities to integrate various U.S. and allied forces into joint, coalition, and multilateral training from simulated forward operating bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Corban Lundborg)

Iraq signs contract for 14 Airbus H225M helicopters

Posted on September 6, 2024 by alert5

Iraq has finalized a contract for the purchase of 14 Caracal H225M multi-role troop transport helicopters. The deal, signed on Sept. 5, includes 12 new aircraft and two pre-owned units slated for modernization.

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Australia to manufacture JSM and NSM

Posted on August 23, 2024 by alert5

Australia announced an $850 million partnership with Kongsberg Defence Australia to manufacture and service missiles at Williamtown near Newcastle. The initiative aligns with the 2024 National Defence Strategy, focusing on enhancing long-range precision strike capabilities and domestic munitions production.

A Naval Strike Missile streaks out to sea before striking a naval target ship, Aug. 15, 2021, aboard Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii. The missile flew more than 100 nautical miles before finding its mark. The live-fire sinking exercise demonstrated a Marine fires expeditionary advanced base’s ability to sense, target and strike a target at sea, providing sea control or contributing to sea denial in fleet operations. The Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030 centers on Marines providing long-range precision strike capabilities as a stand-in force during littoral operations in a contested environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Dillon Buck, released)

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U.S. greenlights $3.5 billion Apache helicopter sale to South Korea

Posted on August 20, 2024 by alert5

The United States Department of State has authorized a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of AH-64E Apache helicopters and associated equipment to the Republic of Korea, marking a significant development in the bilateral defense relationship. Valued at an estimated $3.5 billion, the package includes a substantial array of advanced weaponry and support systems designed to bolster South Korea’s military capabilities.