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France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia and Hungary have signed a framework co-operation arrangement for the joint acquisition of the Mistral 3 ground-based air defence system on 19 June. Managed by the French Procurement agency (Direction générale de l’armement, DGA) with MBDA support, the arrangement gives partner nations access to an improved acquisition process that meets armed forces’ requirements. Following in the steps of the first five countries, several other states have also indicated their strong interest in this co-operation. #military #defense #defence #militaryleak https://lnkd.in/gtu2cH2B

From February 24, 2022 to December 31, 2023, #France provided #Ukraine with military equipment and materials adapted to the conditions in which the Armed Forces of Ukraine operate, for a total amount of €2.615 billion. This is stated on the website of the French Ministry for Armed Forces. It is noted that all military supplies to #Ukraine meet three criteria: - provision of a full cycle (equipment with ammunition, training and maintenance of equipment); - help without weakening the French army; - "escalation" control. The list of equipment that #France transferred to #Ukraine includes small arms, personal protective equipment, air defense systems, artillery, armored vehicles, sea boats, trucks, drones, aviation fuel, etc. In some cases, the number of transferred units is classified. This applies in particular to the #Crotale, #Aster and #SCALP missiles. In two years, Ukraine received from France: - 250 VAB armored vehicles in various modifications; - 38 AMX-10 armored vehicles, also called wheeled tanks; - over a million small arms cartridges; - 160 drones; - 10 drone detection systems; - 2 Crotale NG air defense systems; - 6 Mistral air defense systems; - 1 air defense system SAMP/T; - 4 LRU MLRS; - 6 TRF1 self-propelled howitzers; - 30 Caesar self-propelled howitzers; - 10 heavy 120 mm mortars. In addition, about 10,000 #Ukrainian defenders were trained on the territory of #France and #Poland with the support of #Paris. https://lnkd.in/dj27Nr5T

The OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation)) has announced the delivery of the first upgraded Aster 30 PAAMS Mid-Life Updated missiles to both Marine Nationale and Marina Militare. OCCAR’s Executive Administration (OCCAR-EA) has signed several agreements to expand and renew the Aster anti-air missile stocks of three countries that operate the FSAF-PAAMS shipborne systems (Future Surface-to-Air Family/Principal Anti-Air Missile System). These countries include France, Italy, and the United Kingdom. After years of development, the EUROSAM GIE, a joint venture of Thales and MBDA, successfully produced the first Mid-Life Updated (MLU) sets for the ammunition of this system. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dmbqDfgd #OCCAR #France #Italy #MBDA #Thales #Eurosam #airdefence #Aster30 #defence #industry #Europe #cooperation

The South Korean defence company Hanwha Aerospace (Hanwha Aerospace - Land Systems Business Group), in collaboration with the Polish defence industry, has handed over 18 K239 Chunmoo launchers to the Polish Armed Forces. An additional 36 systems are scheduled for delivery by the end of this year. As part of a significant contract signed with Poland’s defence procurement agency (Armament Agency) the Polish Armed Forces are set to receive 218 K239 Chunmoo Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS). The contract, valued at USD 3.5 billion, was signed in November 2022. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dBBZaa4v #Hanwha #K239 #Chunmoo #MLRS #Poland #armedforces #defence #industry #military #technology

UAE’s EDGE Group, in collaboration with Brazilian smart weapons specialist SIATT , has secured a contract with the Brazilian Navy for the delivery of the extended-range National Surface Anti-Ship Missiles (MANSUP-ER) and its shorter-range version. SIATT will provide guidance, navigation, control, and telemetry systems, while EDGE offers design support, technological assets, and integration expertise. The Brazilian Navy will also contribute its own intellectual property to the partnership. A letter of intent officially concluded the deal and was signed during the Dubai Airshow on 14 November. At the air show, Mansour AlMulla, managing director and CEO of EDGE Group, said “our expanding partnerships in Brazil are enabling us to leverage our experience and expertise to develop advanced defence capabilities and other related technologies across multiple domains.” Find out more in the 23rd issue of the CTO newsletter 👉 Link in the comments.   #CTO #offset #defenceindustry #UAE #Brazil #MANSUP #missiles #collaboration

The Belgian Defence helps defend our nation’s interests and ensure peace in the world by the preparation and commitment of military capabilities, with the use of legitimate force if necessary. This, in order to guarantee the security of Belgium and its allies, protect the future of the Belgian population, preserve the founding values of the Belgian society and promote them both nationally and abroad.     Military aviation in Belgium is the responsibility of the Belgian Air Component, which plays a major role in managing and controlling parts of the airspace and acts as a Regulatory Authority for OAT as well as being an airspace user and an OAT Air Traffic Service (ATS) provider. As an associated partner for the BURDI demonstration, Belgian Defence looks to find the best solutions to ensure the safety of its manned and unmanned flying assets, the effectiveness of its military airspace, the security of its facilities and the U-space implementation.  The 3-year project is co-funded by the European Union under the Connecting Europe Facility and supported by SESAR Joint Undertaking. #CEFTransport #CINEA #DigitalSky #SESAR3JU 

The Kh-69 stealthy cruise missile, made in ruzzia has technical malfunctions. The ruzzian Air Force reportedly used their latest Su-57 fighter jets in recent combat operations, targeting Ukrainian military positions in the East of Ukraine. On February 18, escorted by two Su-35 jets, the Su-57 launched a missile strike on Ukrainian targets. Sources suggest that the aircraft utilized the advanced Kh-69 stealthy cruise missile, specifically designed for the Su-57 platform. Operating from the occupied territory of the Luhansk region, the Su-57 entered Ukrainian airspace under escort and launched the missile. Due to a technical malfunction, the missile missed its target and crashed in a field. The Su-57 Felon, developed by Sukhoi, represents a Russian fifth-generation stealth fighter designed for versatile combat capabilities against land, air, and maritime targets. Its maiden flight occurred in January 2010, with subsequent combat testing in Syria in 2018. Ukraines needs F 16 fighterjets as soon as possible, hope there will be no more beurocratic delays

On November 21, 2023, a social media post claimed that the Rapid Support Forces (#RSF) in #Sudan, in a region of northeastern Africa, may be in possession of a Pantsir-S1 air-defense missile system. It remains unclear whether the system was captured from the government or acquired through the RSF's links with #Haftar, whose troops were supplied with Pantsir systems by the #UnitedArabEmirates. However, the possessions of this system could potentially shift the balance of power in favour of the RSF locally.   Developed by #Russia, the Pantsir-S1 system is a versatile air-defence missile system that is designed to protect military and civilian installations from aircraft, helicopters, drones, and precision weapons. It has a range of 20 km and can engage targets flying at an altitude of 15 km, making it a highly effective defence system. Credit: Army Recognition #missiles #eod #EOKHUB

Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy announced a powerful shift in Defence capabilities for Australia... While many nations rely on imports for their Defence arsenal, in Australia we are charting our own course. Partnering with industry giants like Lockheed Martin Australia and Raytheon Australia, our nation is gearing up to manufacture our own guided weapons and explosive ordnance. - We're not following, we're leading. - We're not just planning, we're executing. - We're not just dreaming, we're innovating. By 2025, Australia will produce its own Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System missiles, marking a significant stride in sovereign defence capability. #AIC #AICConnect #DefenceCapability #AustraliaDefence #MissileManufacturing #GuidedWeapons

Saudi Arabia: Update on SAMI-Norinco arms package 🔐 -> https://lnkd.in/edYhAmcB Officials from Saudi SAMI were previously reported to be in talks with China’s Norinco for a deal that includes the procurement of reconnaissance drones, air defense systems, and loitering munitions. Talks between the two sides are said to have evolved to include transfer of technology (TOT) and licensed production agreements. This note provides a comprehensive overview of the following: - The Chinese systems under discussion - The status of the talks - The role of Intra Defense Technologies and Military Industry Corporation (MIC) in the deal Expore more updates and insights. 🔗 -> https://lnkd.in/eSMMjgUS