International Defense Industry Agenda 20 - 26 May 2024
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced sanctions against 12 US companies found to have sold arms to Taiwan.
Morocco and the US discussed strengthening their military cooperation.
Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri launched the 2nd logistic support ship (LSS Atlante) for the Italian Navy.
France tests the ASMPA-R missile, the updated version of the ASMP air-launched nuclear missile.
BAE Systems signed a contract with Sweden to provide new Armoured Fighting Vehicles and integrated logistics support for these vehicles.
The US Army signs a contract worth $861 million with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of additional M142 HIMARS systems.
The European Organization for Joint Arms Cooperation signed a contract with MBDA for the concept design of the Hypersonic Defence Interceptor Study project against hypersonic missile threats.
Indonesia takes delivery of the last C-130J-30 transport aircraft developed by Lockheed Martin.
The US State Department approves the sale of AIM-9X Sidewinder Block II missiles and related equipment to Romania at an estimated cost of $340.8 million.
Italy announced that it will procure 24 more Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets.
The British Ministry of Defense unveiled a new system that can neutralize individual and swarming drones using high-powered radio waves.
The US State Department approves the sale of the UH-60M Black Hawk utility helicopter and related logistics and program support elements to Brazil.
The Japanese Navy commissioned its fifth Mogami-class frigate, the Yahagi.
The US Navy announces the establishment of its first fleet of unmanned surface ships.
European Commission announced that the European Defense Fund will invest 1.3 billion dollars in 54 projects selected from 236 proposals.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that his country has launched a new project with a budget of 2.5 billion dollars to increase the security of the border it shares with Russia and Belarus.
The US Air Force released the first images of the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider stealth bomber during flight tests.
