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Israel and Italy work closely together on cross-military orders for helicopters and missiles

Close cooperation between Israel and European Italy in the field of military trade continues. According to reports in the Italian press, Italy and Israel signed an agreement on mutual acquisition of military equipment on September 22 this year.

Europe will cut orders for US F-35s to invest in its Tempest fighter project

The cuts to the Defense budget determined by the impact of the Covd-19 epidemic and the need to support the economy could make the choice of the British government, inevitable, to cut the order of the F-35B fighter-bombers

Americans predict serious losses of MQ-9 Reapers and give billions for new ones

The life cycle maintenance center for US Air Force aircraft has signed a framework contract with General Atomics, a manufacturer of MALE-class combat drones, the MQ-9 Reaper, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Armenian government wants to buy Russian Su-30SM fighter jets

The Armenian government is negotiating the purchase of a new batch of Russian Su-30SM fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing EurAsia Daily. Four such aircraft entered service with the Armenian Air Force in 2019.

Poland is increasing military spending. Billions extra this year

The Ministry of Finance informed that an amount much higher than that guaranteed in the Budget Act for 2020 is planned for expenditure related to national defense, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Bet on your ‘horse’: India will ban the import of foreign weapons

India has published a list of weapons, military and special equipment (AME), the import of which will be banned for the next seven years. There are 101 samples in total, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Large-scale modernization – Finland increases its defense spending by 50%

Finland plans to increase defense spending by more than half from next year. Mainly because in 2021 financing should start for a new multi-role fighter - the successor to the F / A-18 Hornet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Russia will spend nearly $1.4 billion for 46 Su-30s and Yak-130s

By the end of this year, the Russian Armed Forces will sign an agreement on the purchase of 46 Su-30SM2 and Yak-130 aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the statement of the country's Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.

Russia will buy an additional batch of Su-35 fighters worth about $1 billion

The Russian Armed Forces will sign a new contract worth $1 billion for the supply of Su-35 generation 4 ++ fighters, said Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India is back on the market and begins mass buying weapons

The Indian Ministry of Defense approved the accelerated implementation of projects for the production and acquisition of the latest weapons for the country's armed forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

European F-35 base is more expensive than expected, and this worries the Poles

Work on the US Air Force's first F-35A F-35A multi-role multi-role aircraft base located outside the United States is prolonged and will cost more, the US Air Force reported, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Canada begins production of its own armoured combat support vehicle

The Government of Canada, in a special press release today, announced the launch of an ambitious project to produce a home armored combat vehicle with a financial framework of 137 million dollars, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US military is looking to buy new wheeled self-propelled howitzers

The US Department of Defense has begun the search for new wheeled self-propelled howitzers for the US military, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Polish news agency Defence24.

US gives $300M to Ukraine for new weapons, NATO will not intervene in a future conflict

The US Senate proposed annually allocating $ 300 million to Ukraine for military needs, including for the purchase of lethal weapons. The State Duma indicated that, in this case, Moscow will consider itself competent to supply weapons to the DPR and LPR fighters

‘Nothing personal, just business’: Greece buys tactical drones from Turkey

The unmanned devices of the Turkish company Assuva have already passed tests by the Greek authorities. Model Proton Elic RB-128 is mostly a civilian drone, which can even be purchased from certain online stores.

Russia announced the sale of another batch of S-400 missile system to Turkey

The head of the Russian corporation Rostec, during a meeting with the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, announced that Russia is preparing to supply the second batch of S-400 complexes to Turkey's armaments

$29 billion in aid: how the United States will save the defense industry

Republicans in the United States have presented their aid package in the fight against COVID-19 in the amount of $ 1 trillion, of which it is proposed to spend $ 29 billion on defense.

The chances of a cheaper F-35 are decreasing, the reasons are many, including China

Cuts in defense spending will complicate the task of reducing the price of produced F-35 fighters, said the head of the United States Department of Defense Joint Programs, Lieutenant General Eric Fick on July 22

Washington is ready to supply Tokyo with more than 100 F-35 fighters

The US State Department approved the potential sale of 105 fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets and related equipment to Japan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Pentagon’s Department for Defense Cooperation and Security.

Taiwan will upgrade its Patriot air defense systems to serve US interests in the region

The US Department of State confirmed the readiness to supply elements to the armed forces of Taiwan for the modernization of the Patriot PAC-3 air defense systems in the amount of $ 620 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Argentina buys American armored personnel carriers for nearly $100 million

The sale of Argentina 27 armored personnel carriers for $100 million was approved by the US Department of Defense. This is stated in a statement published by the Pentagon on July 9, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

France intends to acquire advanced flight E-2 Hawkeye aircraft totalling $2 billion

The US State Department has approved the potential supply of France under the program "Foreign military sales" Aircraft AWACS E-2D "Advanced Hawkeye" and related equipment, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The total cost of the sale could be $ 2 billion.

Germany buys new missiles and large batch of military equipment totalling €1B

The budget committee of the German parliament approved the allocation of funding for the purchase of new missiles for the German Armed Forces MLRS-2 MLRS and the modernization of the Patriot air defense system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India plans to purchase a large batch of Russian weapons totalling $800M, US said

Indian Ministry of Defense plans to conclude a contract with the Russian Federation for the supply of spare parts for military equipment and new weapons in the amount of $ 800 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

Australia is arming itself. What will the ‘kangaroos’ buy with the new defense budget?

According to the recently announced documents regarding changes in the planning of Australia's defense system since 2020, the country has increased its planned defense spending from approximately USD 135 to USD 187 billion.

India bought 21 MiG-29 fighters and began upgrading 59 available of them

The Indian Ministry of Defense has approved the purchase of 21 MiG-29 fighters from the Russian Federation to strengthen the country's air force’s combat readiness, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US sold powerful radar systems to Saudis as part of missile defense in the region

US military-industrial company Raytheon has won a tender for more than $ 2.2 billion in supplies of military equipment and equipment to Saudi Arabia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Pentagon statement.

Washington transferred $60 million worth of arms to Ukraine

The United States provided $ 60 million in military assistance to Ukraine. This was reported by the press service of the American embassy in Kiev on June 17 on its page on the social network Twitter, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Washington focuses $740 billion on military competition with Russia and China

The US Senate Committee on Armed Forces has approved a defense budget of $ 740 billion, according to voting results, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing RIA Novosti..

‘Black hole’: a disagreement between Russia and India ‘absorbs’ AK rifles deal

India and Russia have not reached an agreement on a proposal for a commercial price for the production of AK-203 assault rifles at a joint Russian-Indian enterprise in the city of Korwa

Turkish company is constantly increasing the number of UAVs sold

The Turkish company Baykar Makina announced the delivery to the High Command of the Gendarmerie of three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) Bayraktar TB2 (Bayraktar TB2), learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India buys own-made amphibious infantry fighting vehicle totalling $148 million

According to Indian media reports, the country's Ministry of Defense has approved an additional purchase from the state administration of weapons factories 156 produced under the license of BMP-2/2K "Sarath"

The Pentagon spends $3,42 billion of Hydra-70 unguided missiles for USAF

The US Department of Defense announced the signing of an agreement on the supply and engineering support of 2.75-inch (70-mm) Hydra-70 unguided missiles for the United States Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Moscow invests $1.4 billion for new assault ships of the Russian Navy

The signing of a contract for the construction of amphibious assault ship (AAS) with reference to a source in the military-industrial complex was reported by TASS, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

China’s military budget in 2020 will grow by 6.6% to $178.8 billion

China’s military budget in 2020 will grow by 6.6% and reach 1.27 trillion yuan ($ 178.8 billion), follows from the country's 2020 draft budget published on Friday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Germany pays an additional $32.4M to continue using Heron-1 UAV in Mali

Last week, the German Parliament Budget Committee approved funding for the leasing of the Heron-1 UAV Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) used by the German Armed Forces in Mali, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The Britain’s nuclear program has exceeded the costs by $1.67 billion

Serious cost overruns and time delays in critical defense programs related to updating the nuclear weapons sphere were discovered by the UK Parliament Accounts Committee, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defense News.

Egypt plans to spend $2,3 billion to repair its AH-64E Apache helicopters

The possibility of repair and modernization of 43 AH-64E Apache Guardian combat helicopters of the Egyptian Armed Forces was approved by the US Department of State, the press service of the US DSCA reports

The US defense budget might be cut in times of strategic competition with Russia and China

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the United States may cut defense spending, which will lead to negative consequences in the development of American military potential, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

US Army spends $6 billion to purchase PAC-3 MSE missiles for Patriot systems

The U.S. Land Forces purchased a batch of the latest Patriot Advanced Capability 3 Missile Segment Enhancement PAC-3 MSE anti-aircraft guided missiles worth more than $ 6 billion for Patriot air defense systems

The US defense budget in 2019 was 11 times higher than the Russian

The first place in terms of military spending is occupied by the United States of America. Over the year, the United States began to spend 5.3% more on defense needs. Their share in world military spending is 38.13%.

$19.6M from the US defense budget will be spend for W76-2 nuclear warheads

The American media is continuing to discuss the decision to equip the country's submarines with W76-2 tactical nuclear warheads. The National Interest magazine drew attention to the item of expenditures in the US military budget for 2020, which involves spending 19.6 million dollars on the purchase of W76-2.

Norway plans to buy more F-35 fighter jets to defend itself against Russia

In a 123-page national defense development plan presented at a press conference by Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Sulberg and Defense Minister Frank Bakke-Jensen, Russia is mentioned 58 times, and China - 52 times.

The coronavirus ‘renews’ the $14B military deal between Canada and Saudi Arabia

Canada plans to remove the freeze on arms exports to Saudi Arabia and will renew a $ 14 billion contract for the sale of General Dynamics Corp armored vehicles in Riyadh, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

India cuts military budget due to coronavirus pandemic

The Ministry of Finance of India has tightened the policy of allocating funds to the programs of the Ministry of Defense of the country due to the financial and economic effect of the pandemic of the coronavirus COVID-19, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

The US invests $1 billion in long-term agreement to purchase missile products

Raytheon Company's Missile Systems business has reached a $1 billion, five-year strategic agreement to purchase propulsion systems from Aerojet Rocketdyne for Standard Missile products

Indonesia buys amphibious armored personnel carriers totalling $286 million

The Ministry of Defense of Indonesia allocated 3.6 trillion rupees ($ 286 million) for the purchase of 79 units of Russian amphibious armored personnel carriers BT-3F, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing news agency Regnum

India buys tens of thousands of machine guns from Israel totalling $188 million

The Indian Army has ordered 17,000 "Negev" machine guns from the company on a fast track after international competition. The volume of the transaction is estimated around $118 million.

Allied friends: Seoul did not give $4 billion for the maintenance of US troops

The Republic of Korea and the United States, after three days of intense negotiations in Los Angeles, could not resolve the differences on the issue of the distribution of costs for the deployment of American troops on the Korean Peninsula

The best growth in NATO: France made a weapon breakthrough

In 2015-2019, France managed to increase arms exports by 72% compared with the five-year period before, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Indonesia won’t buy Russian Su-35s and the $1.14 billion deal failed

Indonesia refused to buy Russian Su-35 fighters due to threats of US sanctions, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Russian news agency TASS with reference to Bloomberg.

Poland is going to spend $110 million for Javelin missile systems

Poland will be able to acquire American Javelin anti-tank missile systems, including 79 launchers and 180 missiles for them. The US State Department approved the possible sale of military equipment

Israel buys 8 KC-46 aircraft and related equipment from US totalling $2.4 billion

he State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Israel of up to eight (8) KC-46 aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $2.4 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Greece plans to buy two French Belharra frigates totalling $2.8B

Greece may buy two French-made Belharra frigates about $2.8 billion according to French and Greek MoD statements, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing greek news agency Pentapostagma.

17 nations invest $314M in modernization of Patriot air and missile defense system

Raytheon is enhancing the combat-proven Patriot™ Air and Missile Defense System under a $314 million task order for engineering services from the U.S. Army, awarded on January 30

Airbus plans to cut jobs at its defense division in several European countries

European plane maker Airbus said Wednesday that it plans to cut more than 2,300 jobs at its defense and space division by the end of next year, spreading the cuts across several countries

Russia plans to buy several dozen Su-34 front-line bombers

MOSCOW, (BM) - The Russian Ministry of Defense plans in the summer to sign a new contract for the supply of several dozen Su-34 front-line bombers to the Russian Aerospace Forces, the combat capabilities of which will be expanded based on the Sych development work, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according TASS information and a source from Russian…

India bought single-engine Tejas fighter jets totalling $5,5B

NEW DELHI, (BM) - India has bought new single-engine Tejas fighters from the local company HAL as the largest military purchase in recent years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing TV channel Zvezda. The total transaction for the purchase of aircraft transactions amounted to $ 5.46 billion. It is noted that initially, an Indian…

India is ready to spend $2,6B for new naval helicopters by US’ Lockheed Martin

NEW DELHI, (BM) - India is set to give final approval to a $2.6 billion deal for military helicopters from U.S. defence firm Lockheed Martin ahead of a proposed visit by U.S. President Donald Trump this month, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, citing defence and industry sources. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and…

Hundreds of US F-15s, F-16s and B-1s will be retired

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Air Force is planning major cuts to its current inventory of fighters and bombers, and with the bulk of these aircraft dating back to the Cold War retirement could seriously reduce overall operational costs for the American fleet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Military Watch Magazine. Read more: Military…

Australia buys F-18’s anti-ship missiles for about $1 billion

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Government of Australia has requested to buy up to two hundred (200) AGM-158C, Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs); and up to eleven (11) ATM-158C LRASM Telemetry Variant (Inert). Also included are DATM-158C LRASM, Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM-158C LRASM), containers, support and test equipment, publications and…

Rheinmetall will supply Bundeswehr with simulation technology for Puma IFV

BERLIN, (BM) - Rheinmetall will soon be supplying the German Bundeswehr with simulation technology that will enable highly realistic training of mechanized infantry units equipped with the Puma IFV, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com Read more: Rheinmetall…

Germany has refused to buy MQ-4C Triton surveillance drones. The deal was for $2,5B

BERLIN, (BM) - The German government has cancelled plans for a $2.5 billion contract to acquire Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton heavyweight high endurance surveillance drones, instead opting for the manned Bombardier Global 6000 aircraft which is also capable of performing signals intelligence, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military…

Germany pays $121,5M to extend service life of Marder infantry fighting vehicle

BERLIN, (BM) - The Bundeswehr has contracted with Rheinmetall to carry out new measures for extending the service life of the Marder infantry fighting vehicle, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Rheinmetall's statement. Read more: Military and defense analyzes, comments, opinions and rating – Defweek.com In order to maintain the…

Greece buys F-35 for air superiority over Turkey

ATHENS, (BM) - Greece will mainly modernize its military aviation by purchasing 24 F-35 fighter jets from the United States, learned BulgarianMiitary.com, quoting BTA. Defense Minister Nikos Panagiotopoulos said in an interview with Sky TV that Greece will also modernize its existing F-35 and Mirage fighter jets. Read more: Military and…

The US will spend $2 billion to service the F-35 in 2020

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The United States will spend $ 2 billion this year on the maintenance and support of 5-generation F-35 Lightning II multipurpose fighter jets consisting of the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps (IMS), and the armed forces of a number of foreign customers, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes,…

Algeria plans to invest around $2B for aircraft, including Su-57, media reported

PANAGYURISHTE, (BM) - In the last few days, information has been intensely reported in the world media that Algeria is ready to invest approximately $ 2 billion for the purchase of new fighter jets, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. DEFENSEWEEK'S REPORT: The Su-57’s uncontrolled flight in the sky: what ‘killed’ the aircraft? Read more:…

The Pentagon signed a contract with Raytheon for the production of medium-range missiles

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The American company Raytheon won the US Department of Defense contract for the production of medium-range air-to-air missiles AMRAAM worth more than $ 768 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, qccording the Pentagon press service statement. Read more: Raytheon Plans to Produce Identification Systems for the Korean Military…

Argentina buys equipment and technical support for four P-3C aircraft totalling $78 million

BUENOS AIRES, (BM) - The Government of Argentina has requested a possible sale of equipment, support and services in support of Argentina’s EDA purchase of four (4) P-3C aircraft, including four (4) turboprop engines on each airframe and an additional four (4) turboprop engines, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Argentina Wants to Buy…

Montenegro buys high-tech Remote Control Weapon Stations from Israel totalling $35M

TEL AVIV, (BM) - For the first time in history, Israel and Montenegro signed a major, multi-million-dollar defense contract, the Ministry of Defense confirmed Monday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Montenegro Will Send Soldiers to Join KFOR in November The Government-to-Government contract with the Balkan state had been signed…

Putin announced the strengthening of Russia’s position in the global arms market

MOSCOW, (BM) - Russia is strengthening its position in the global arms market even in the face of increased sanctions and unfair competition, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting President Vladimir Putin statement at a meeting of the commission on military-technical cooperation with foreign states. Read more: Why Russia sells its latest…

‘Russian threat’ is the major reason Denmark to increase the defense budget

COPENHAGEN, (BM) - Denmark expressed its readiness to triple military spending on military programs in the Arctic region amid the “Russian threat” and the growing split between the United States on the one hand and Russia and China on the other, which could lead to a military conflict in the Arctic, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more:…

Gripen by SAAB might change the Indian economy

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Saab AB wants control of local manufacturing in India if it beats the likes of Boeing Co. and Lockheed Martin Corp. in the race for the world’s biggest warplane contract, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The S-400 Will Significantly Increase the Level of the Indian Defense The Swedish manufacturer is in the…

Lockheed has signed a contract to create a hypersonic missile totalling around $1 billion

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Lockheed Martin signed a contract to create a new hypersonic missile for the US Air Force, the contract amounted to 988.8 million dollars, learned BulgarianMiitary.com, according the Pentagon statement. The creation of missile will be engaged in the California state of Orlando. Work is scheduled to be completed by December…

New Zealand Buys Five C-130J Aircraft Totalling $1.4 Billion

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to New Zealand of five (5) C-130J aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.4 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: New Zealand Plans a Massive Defence Investments in Land Systems and Soldier Equipment …

Australia Buys JCREW Systems Totalling $245 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Government of Australia has requested to buy up to eight hundred fifty (850) Joint Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare Increment 1 Block 1 (JCREW I1B1) Systems (533 vehicle mounted and 317 dismounted); spare and repair parts; support and test equipment; technical exchanges, publications…

Morocco Buys 36 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters for About $4.25 Billion

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Morocco of thirty-six (36) AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $4.25 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification…

India Buys Lightweight Naval Guns for About of $1.02 Billion

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Government of India has requested to buy up to thirteen (13) MK 45 5 inch/62 caliber (MOD 4) naval guns and three thousand five hundred (3,500) D349 Projectile, 5”/54 MK 92 MOD 1 Ammunition, all about $1.02 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: India Has Paid in Euro to Avoid US Sanctions and Buys S-400…

India Has Paid in Euro to Avoid US Sanctions and Buys S-400 Defence System

NEW DELHI, (BM) - India has made an advance payment to Russia for five squadrons of Russian-made Almaz-Antei S-400 Triumf air defense systems (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) for service in the Indian Air Force (IAF), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according to the head of Rostec, Sergey Chemezov. “The advance payment has been made. I don’t…

France Sells 20 Military Patrol Boats to Ukraine Totalling €136.5M

PARIS, (BM) - Ukraine strengthens the protection of maritime borders. According to Ukrainian media, the government approved the purchase of twenty patrol ships (boats) of the French company OSEA, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar. Read more: Russia is Training a Missile Attack Over Ukraine and has Tactical Groups to Invade in the…

UAE Buys CH-47F Chinook Cargo Helicopters Totalling $830 Million

ABU DHABI, (BM) - The Government of the United Arab Emirates has requested to buy ten (10) CH-47F Chinook cargo helicopters; twenty-six (26) T55-GA-714A Engines; twenty-four (24) Embedded Global Positioning Systems with Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS); twelve (12) AN/AAR-57 Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS); twenty (20) M134D-H Mini Guns;…

BAE Systems Has Received a $120M Contract from the U.S. for Amphibious Vehicles

LONDON, (BM) - BAE Systems has received a $120 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles under a third order for Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: BAE Systems Received a $74.7 Million Contract for Modernization of Holston Ammunition Plant This award is…

The F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet is Cheaper Than the Chinese J-20

BEIJING, (BM) - The Chinese media have concluded that mass production American fighter F-35 led to the fact that the Chinese J-20 is now the more expensive fifth generation aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: China Showcased the Largest J-20 Stealth Fighter Jets Formation Recall that in China believe that today only the…

Why India Might Buy Russian Su-35 for $12 Billion?

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Su-35 can become not only a means of replenishing the Indian Air Force with a powerful "heavyweight", but also a unique opportunity to modernize the Su-30MKI fleet. Why the elite Su-35 can win a tender for 12 billion dollars, the Indian media tried to explain. Unrivaled Heavyweight According to Indian Defense News, which…

Japan Will Receive Follow-on Tech-Support of Its AEGIS Destroyers Totalling $140M

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Government of Japan has requested to buy Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) sustainment and services in support of eight (8) Japan AEGIS Destroyers consisting of four (4) KONGO Class Destroyers, two (2) ATAGO Class Destroyers, two (2) MAYA Class Destroyers and one (1) Japanese Computer Test Site (JCPTS), learned…

Russia Plans to Increase Defense Spending

MOSCOW, (BM) - The draft federal budget for the three-year period from 2020 to 2022 implies an increase in defense spending, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Rosoboronexport Has Signed Contracts Worth US$5.2 Billion Since the Start of 2019 If it is adopted, this will be the first increase in defense spending in Russia after a…

Romania Plans to Invest €2.5B to Reconstruct Black Sea Air Base

BUCHAREST, (BM) - Following the tensions in Romania over the anti-Saudi air defense system from Bucharest, a statement was announced that the state plans to spend an additional 2,5 billion euros to “improve the security system”, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. In Romania, it must be recalled, there is an American missile defense facility. …

Saudi Arabia Still Has Not Repaid the Pentagon Military Expenses Totaling $181M

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Pentagon was set to outline new military options to President Donald Trump on Friday to respond to an attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil industry, but Riyadh still has an unpaid bill with the Pentagon for $181 million over assistance in Yemen, learned BulgarianMilitary, quoting Defense News. Read more: Russia is Trying to Sell…

India Buys Akash Missile Systems by State-Run Bharat Electronics Totaling $758M

NEW DELHI, (BM) - State-run Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in New Delhi to deliver its surface-to-air Akash missile systems to seven more squadrons of the Indian Air Force at a cost of Rs 5,357 crore ($758 Million) over the next three years, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting The Economic…

Elbit`s JFST System Has Been Ordered by UK Totaling $38 Million

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems announced that its UK subsidiary, Elbit Systems UK Ltd., ("Elbit Systems UK"), was awarded an approximately $38 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence ("UK MoD") to supply comprehensive JFST (Joint Fires Synthetic Training) systems to the British Army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Elbit…

Russia Expects Big Deals for Its Fighter Jets and Air Defence Systems

MOSCOW, (BM) - Rosoboronexport plans to sign contracts on exporting Russian planes, helicopters and air defense systems to the tune of several billion of dollars after the MAKS-2019 aerospace show, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe. Read more: Russia and Turkey Discuss a Large Joint Military Production, Including…

US Sells Lithuania 500 Tactical Vehicles Totaling $171 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Lithuania of five hundred Joint Light Tactical Vehicles with support for an estimated cost of $170.8 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defene 360 Europe. Read more: Lithuania and Poland Discussed Military Cooperation…

Australia Plans to Spend $18,5 Million on Its Own Ground-Based Air Defence, Artillery and Mortar Systems

SIDNEY, (BM) - Saab has received an order from the Australian Army to extend the support of their Ground-Based Air Defence (GBAD) and Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) systems until 2022, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe. Read more: The Royal Australian Air Force and U.S. Air Force in Joint Exercise Talisman…

The Czech Republic Buys 12 Military Helicopters from U.S. in a Deal Priced at $622 Million

PRAGUE, (BM) - The Czech Republic will buy 12 military helicopters from U.S. maker Bell in a deal priced at 14.5 billion crowns ($622 million), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe and according Defence Minister Lubomir Metnar statement on Thursday. The Czech Republic, a NATO member, has pledged to raise defense…

Swedish Saab Delivers a Training Center for the Belgian Army Totaling $17 Million

STOCKHOLM, (BM) - The Belgian Army has awarded Saab an SEK160 million (USD17 million) contract for live training systems, the company announced on 19 August, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence 360 Europe. The equipment is to be delivered in 2021. Read more: Indra Has Developed an Innovative Military Training Simulator With the…

The U.S. Air Force Plans to Spend $999 Million for A-10 Wing Replacement

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Boeing has been awarded a $999,000,000 (ceiling) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for A-10 wing replacements, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Boeing Has Been Awarded a $14 Billion Contract to Modify Weapons on B-1 and B-52 Bombers This contract provides for up to 112 new A-10 wing assemblies…

Taiwan Buys 66 F-16s Totaling $8 Billion

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. State Department has approved a possible $8 billion sale of F-16 fighter jets to Taiwan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. The potential deal is for 66 aircraft, 75 General Electric Co engines, as well as other systems, the agency said in a statement, adding it served the interests of the United States…

Russia Will Help Cuba Revive the Military Industry by Credit Line of $42,5 Million

HAVANA, (BM) - Moscow and Havana signed an agreement under which the Russian Federation will modernize the military-industrial complex of Liberty Island, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Topwar.ru. This was announced by Deputy Director of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation of Russia Anatoly Punchuk. The…

USS Washington Submarine Will Be Repaired by General Dynamics Totaling $15 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - General Dynamics has been awarded $15,200,000 for delivery order N62789-19-F-0019 under previously awarded, multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the planning, material procurement, and repair work for USS Washington (SSN 787), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Work will be performed in Groton,…

South Korea Buys MH-60R Seahawk Multimission Naval Helicopter Totaling $800M

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters with support for an estimated cost of $800 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: South Korea Buys RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk Remotely Piloted Aircraft Totaling $950M…

UK Plans to Spend $426 Million to Support the Typhoon Fighter Jets Engines

LONDON, (BM) - The £346.7 ($426) million contract, signed with Rolls-Royce, will provide maintenance support for the EJ200 engine up to 2024 as the Typhoon continues to form the backbone of the RAF’s fighter jet fleet, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Already this year, RAF Typhoon jets have led the fight against Daesh in Iraq and Syria as part…

Bulgaria Plans to Invest $836 Million for New Armored Vehicles

SOFIA, (BM) - Bulgaria has sent a request to four European countries for proposals for 150 armored vehicles, the defense ministry said on Tuesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. The Balkan state, which joined NATO in 2004, has called for bids in a 1.46 billion levs ($836.24 million) tender from Germany, Finland, France and…

Pakistan Increased Its Defence Budget with 1,3% to $7,6 Billion in 2019-20

ISLAMABAD, (BM) - The Government of Pakistan has announced a 2019–20 defence budget of PKR1.15 trillion (USD7.6 billion), a 1.3% increase over the revised military expenditure in 2018–19, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. Read more: US Provides Technical Support to Pakistan`s Fleet of F-16 Totaling $125M The new defence budget –…

Qatar Pays $36 Million to Update Its Early Warning Radar

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Raytheon has been awarded a $36,250,251, firm-fixed-price contract modification (P00014) to previously awarded contract FA8730-17-C-0010 for the Qatar Early Warning Radar (QEWR), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Qatar to Spend $2.2 Billion for Aditional Integrated Air and Missile Defense Capability This…

Slovakia Buys 14 F-16s by Lockheed Martin Totaling $800M

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Slovak Republic is going to pay totaling $800 million for 14 F-16s Block70, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. DoD statement. According the statement, Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $799,955,939 firm-fixed-price incentive contract for F-16 aircraft production. Read more: Slovakia Has Decided to Replace its…

Egypt Pays $554M to Material and Labor Services in Support Its Navy Ships

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Egypt of Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) for various ships for an estimated cost of $554 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Egypt Will Buy Six Frigates from Germany at a Total Value of 2.3 Billion Euros The…

Canada Buys 152 Joint Tactical Radio System Terminals Totaling $44M

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Canada of one hundred fifty-two (152) MIDS-JTRS (5) with support for an estimated cost of $44 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Canada Will Spend $11,4 Bn to Replace 88 Aging Fighter Jets The Government of Canada…

South Korea Buys RQ-4 Block 30 Global Hawk Remotely Piloted Aircraft Totaling $950M

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for RQ-4 Block 30 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPS) for an estimated cost of $950 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: South Korea Buys U.S. Missiles for $314…

The C-17 and C-5 Aircraft Will Receive New MJU-53/B Countermeasure Flares Totaling $180 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The C-17 and C-5 aircraft will receive new MJU-53/B countermeasure flares totaling $180 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according US DoD statement. According the statement two companies have been awarded to produce and delivere the countermeasure flares. Read more: The U.S. Marine Corps Buys Two C-40 Military…

India Buys R-27 Air-to-Air Missile for Its SU-30 MKI Fighter Jets Totaling $200 Million

NEW DELHI, (BM) - India and Russia have signed an agreement on delivering a batch of R-27 air-to-air missiles for the Indian Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according ANI news agency report on Monday. Read more: India Buys Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile Systems for $50 Million "A contract was signed with Russia on delivery of…

Egypt Plans to Modify Its M48A3 Chaparral Fire Unit System Totaling $17 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Egypt plans to modify its M48A3 Chaparral Fire Unit system, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according US DoD statement on Friday. Read more: Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected Vehicles Have Been Delivered to Egypt According the signed contract, ProjectXYZ Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, was awarded a $17,227,000 firm-fixed-price…

The Australian Department of Defence Plans to Spend $95,5 Million for ERP Program

SIDNEY, (BM) - The Department of Defence has awarded a $95.5 million contract to IBM to deliver the initial design of the Defence Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) program, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Australian DoD statement. The ERP program plans to roll out initial capability for finance reporting in 2020, followed by a larger…

The U.S. Army Buys T-11 Personnel Parachute System Totaling $249 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Army buys T-11 personnel parachute system totaling $249 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. ASNA and Mills Manufacturing Corp have been awarded $249,000,000 contract for the purchase T-11 Personnel Parachute System. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion…

Canada Will Spend $11,4 Bn to Replace 88 Aging Fighter Jets

OTTAWA, (BM) - Canada said Tuesday it would accept proposals from four global defense contractors - Airbus, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Saab - to replace 88 aging fighter jets, learned Bulgarianmilitary.com, quoting France 24. The contract is reportedly valued at a minimum Can$15 billion (US$11.4 billion). After 18 months of consultation…

Saudi Arabia Buys Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Totaling $1,4 Bn

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia buys Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) from US totaling $1,4 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. According the U.S. Department of Defense, Lockheed Nartin has been awarded $ $1,473,941,756 for the procurement of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Interceptor support items in…

U.S. Navy Buys AN/SSQ Anti-Submarine Warfare Acoustic Sensors Totaling $1,04 Billion

WASGINGTON, (BM) - U.S. Navy buys AN/SSQ sonobuoys for fiscal years 2019-2023 totaling $1,04 billion, learned bulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. DoD statement. According the statement, ERAPSCO, Joint Venture of Sparton and USSI is awarded a not-to-exceed $1,041,042,690 contract for the manufacture and delivery of a maximum quantity of 37,500…

The US Will Invest $2,4 Billion in C4ISR Systems for the Navy Needs

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Six U.S. companies have been awarded totaling $2,4 billion to develop and delivered a new C4ISR systems the U.S. Navy needs, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. DoD statement. The companies HII Fleet Support Group, General Dynamics, M.C. Dean, Prism Maritime, Serco, and VT Milcom are awarded a combined…

India Buys Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile Systems for $50 Million

NEW DELHI, (BM) - Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced Wednesday it has signed a $50 million follow-up agreement to provide the Indian Navy and MDL Shipyard with complementary Naval MRSAM (Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile) systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defence. The agreement involves a range of maintenance and…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $969 Million on July 15

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 15, 2019 are as follows: ARMY - Lockheed Martin Corp., Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded a $492,108,514 fixed-price-incentive contract for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems M142 launchers and support…

Spain to Spend Totaling €2.5Bn to Renew the Fleet of Combat Vehicles

MADRID, (BM) - The Council of Ministers has approved the conclusion of a contract for the manufacture of 8x8 wheeled combat vehicles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense Aerospace. The object of the contract is the supply of manufacturing of the first production batch of 348 Vehiculos de Combate a Ruedas (8x8 Wheeled Combat Vehicles,…

Greece Buys Seven MH-60R Seahawk Multi-Mission Helicopters Totaling $600 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The State Department has cleared a possible $600 million foreign military sale of seven MH-60R Seahawk Multi-Mission helicopters to Greece, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense News. Congress was notified of the sale July 12, according to an announcement posted to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency’s website.…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $476 Million on July 11

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 11, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut, is being awarded a $173,805,431 cost-plus-fixed-fee contract for engineering, technical, design agent and planning yard…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $476 Million on July 10

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on July 10, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - Wyle Laboratories Inc., Huntsville, Alabama, is being awarded an $81,220,643 cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. CCI…

Qatar to Spend $2.2 Billion for Aditional Integrated Air and Missile Defense Capability

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Raytheon Company announced it was awarded two direct commercial sales contracts by the State of Qatar for additional integrated air and missile defense capability, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The contracts, worth approximately $2.2 billion, include the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, final certification…

The UK Royal Navy Invests $162 Million Into Research on Futuristic Weapons

LONDON, (BM) - The UK MoD is pumping $162 million into research on futuristic weapons to knock out enemy missiles, aircraft, computers and electronic networks, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Laser and radio frequency weaponry – powered by electricity and with no ammunition – could give British forces the edge on the battlefield of tomorrow. …

US Buys Intelligence Ground – Based System Totaling $296 Million by General Dynamics

WASHINGTON, (BM) - General Dynamics Mission Systems was awarded a $296,100,000 contract for the production of Prophet Enhanced systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. Department of Defense statement. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of June 15, 2020. Read more:…

Taiwan Buys Abrams Tanks and Stinger Missiles Totaling $2.2 Billion, China is Seriously Concerned

WASHINGTON (BM) - The U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale to Taiwan of M1A2T Abrams tanks, Stinger missiles and related equipment at an estimated value of $2.2 billion (£1.8 billion), despite Chinese criticism of the deal, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. China’s Foreign Ministry said last month when the possible…

New Zealand Plans a Massive Defence Investments in Land Systems and Soldier Equipment

WELLINGTON (BM) - Recent investments in land capabilities have provided improved combat capabilities to New Zealand’s land forces, learened BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Army Recognition. This has included improved tactical vehicles for the New Zealand Special Operations Forces, and the introduction of the MARS-L rifle as the standard…

Singapore to Build Smart Training Facilities for Its Armed Forces Totaling $296 Million

SINGAPORE, (BM) - Singapore will spend around $296 million to build what it calls a next-generation smart training facility for its armed forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Bloomberg. The new training area, dubbed SAFTI City, will replicate urban areas and feature configurable buildings, battlefield simulators, targets with…

Russia Has Sold to India Anti-tank Missiles to Arm Its Mi-25/35 Helicopters Totaling $29 Million

NEW DELHI, (BM) - The Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a INR2 billion ($29 million) deal with Russia for the acquisition of an undisclosed number of 9M120 Ataka (AT-9 ‘Spiral-2’) anti-tank missiles to arm its fleet of Mil Mi-25/35 ‘Hind’ twin-engined attack helicopters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. Read more: India Buys 21…

Argentina, Djibouti, Iraq, Lebanon and Romania Purchase Tactical Vehicles by Oshkosh Totaling $320 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Argentina, Djibouti, Iraq, Lebanon and Romania purchase family of medium tactical vehicle variants by Oshkosh totaling $320 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: BAE Systems Develops New Amphibious Combat Vehicle for U.S. Marine According US Department of Defense work will be performed in Oshkosh, Wisconsin,…

The U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy Buy RQ-21A Blackjack UAVs Totaling $390 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Boeing`S Insitu has been awarded a $390 million contract to supply 63 RQ-21A attrition air vehicles for the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. In addition, this contract provides for up to six RQ-21A unmanned aircraft systems (UASs) and up to 17 RQ-21A air vehicles for foreign military sales…

Qatar`s Deal for Eurofighter Typhoon with UK is Largest Ever, Experts said

LONDON, (BM) - Qatar's deal with the United Kingdom in 2018 to procure Eurofighter Typhoon multirole fighters and BAE Systems Hawk advanced jet trainers is the largest deal to have been supported through UK export credit, it has been revealed, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Jane`s. Read more: RAF Lossiemouth Has Received a Fourth…

Estonia Has Signed an Agreement to Acquire Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missiles for €40 Million

TALLINN, (BM) - The Estonian Ministry of Defense has signed a framework agreement with Eurospike to acquire Rafael-made Spike anti-tank guided missiles for €40 million (approx. $45 million), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Israel Defense. The initial purchase will include 18 launchers and ammunitions, as well as additional equipment,…

The US Announces Plans to Provide $250 Million to Ukraine to Build the Capacity of Ukraine’s Armed Forces

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Department of Defense announced today (June, 18) plans to provide $250 million to Ukraine in security cooperation funds for additional training, equipment, and advisory efforts to build the capacity of Ukraine’s armed forces, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according the US DoD statement. Read more: Ukraine Is to Be…

Leonardo Has Signed a Contract Totaling €300 Million to Supply M-345 HET to the Italian Air Force

ROME, (BM) - Leonardo has signed a contract with the Armaments and Airworthiness Department of the Italian Ministry of Defence for the supply of 13 M-345 HET (High Efficiency Trainer) aircraft, for a total value of 300 million Euros, learned Bu;garianMilitary.com, quoting UKDJ. Read more: Leonardo Has Been Awarded a $67 Million U.S. Army…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $7.6 Billion on June 14

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on June 14, 2019 are as follows: AIR FORCE - The Boeing Co., doing business as Boeing Defense Space and Security, St. Louis, Missouri, has been awarded a firm-fixed-price modification (P00027) to previously awarded…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $517 Million on June 13

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on June 13, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - Resource Management Concepts Inc., Lexington Park, Maryland, is awarded a $101,231,753 cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. …

Kuwait Will Repair and Order Spare Parts for Its Boeing F-18 Super Hornet Squadron Totaling $41 Million

KUWAIT CITY, (BM) - Kuwait will repair and order spare parts for its Boeing F-18 Super Hornet squadron totaling $41 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The information comes from the US Department of Defense, after a contract has been signed with Boeing Co yesterday, June 12. Read more: The United States Reported a Decrease of Nearly $…

The U.S. Department of Defense Signed Contracts Totaling $1.95 Billion on June 12

WASHINGTON, (BM) – According official statement of U.S. DoD, the signed contracts by the US Department of Defense (DoD) on June 12, 2019 are as follows: NAVY - Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding division, Newport News, Virginia, is awarded a maximum-value $687,090,000 cost and cost-plus-fixed-fee,…

Lockheed Martin Continues the Development of F-35 Totaling $1.8 Billion

BETHESDA, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $1,8 billion contract for continued design maturation and development of Block 4 capabilities in support of the F-35 Lightning, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The contract is part of the Phase 2.3 Pre-Modernization for the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps. Work…

Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam Buy ScanEagle UAVs Totaling $47,9 Million

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam buy ScanEagle UAVs totaling $47,9 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. DoD signed contracts on May 31. The order is for 34 ScanEagle unmanned air vehicles for the governments of Malaysia (12); Indonesia (8); Philippines (8); and Vietnam (6) and the order is…

New U.S. Military Sales to the Saudis, United Arab Emirates and Jordan Totalling $8 Billion

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - U.S. President Donald Trump, declaring a national emergency because of tensions with Iran, swept aside objections from Congress on Friday to complete the sale of over $8 billion worth of weapons to Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. Read more: The U.S.…

NATO is Planning to Release 1.4 Billion EUR in Next 18 Months

BRUSSELS (BM) - The NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency is planning to release 1.4 billion EUR in business opportunities in the next 18 months, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting NATO statement. As NATO’s tech and cyber leader, the Agency works to deliver technology and services to NATO Nations and Commands. During these next…

Bahrain Spends $2.478 Billion for Patriot Missile Systems and Equipment

MANAMA (BM) - The Government of Bahrain has requested to buy sixty (60) Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles, thirty-six (36) Patriot MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missiles (GEM-T) missiles with canisters, nine (9) M903 Launching Stations (LS), five (5) Antenna Mast Groups (AMG), three (3) Electrical Power…

The EU Council Expects 3-4% Rise in EU Defence Spending

BRUSSELS (BM) - The EU Council reported last week a rise in defense spending over the past two years. According to data for 2018, the increase in these expenses was 3.3 per cent, and this year is expected to reach 4.6 per cent, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Novinite. The Council invites EU countries to continue working towards better…

Germany is Ready to Raise Its Share of NATO’s Budget to €47.3 Billion This Year

BERLIN (BM) - Germany is ready to raise its share of NATO's budget by €5 billion ($5.6 billion) to €47.3 billion this year, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting DW. Read more: Egypt Will Buy Six Frigates from Germany at a Total Value of 2.3 Billion Euros The increase would amount to 1.35% of gross domestic product (GDP) — still a long…

South Korea Buys U.S. Missiles for $314 Million, Japan Also Wants to Buy

SEOUL, South Korea (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The U.S. State Department has cleared $314 million (£247 million) in possible sales of air defence missiles to South Korea, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. South Korea, a key Asian ally of the United States, asked to buy up to 94 SM-2 missiles used by ships against air threats,…

The United States Reported a Decrease of Nearly $ 3.4 Billion in Arms Export Deals In 2018

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - A new Security Assistance Monitor report shows a decline in the US arms sales in the past 2018, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The report says that the Middle Eastern countries Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the UAE, which are regular customers of the US arms technologies, have decreased…

Russia Voices Displeasure over its Disqualification from India’s $1.6 billion Army Program

NEW DELHI, India, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Newfound pressure between the two allies Russia and India has emerged during the meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military Technical Cooperation held in New Delhi, last Thursday (13th December), when Russia’s Defence Minister Gen. Sergei Shoigu voiced his displeasure over…

Leonardo Announced a €280 Million AW169M Contract with Guardia di Finanza

ROME, Italy (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Leonardo announced today, 12th November 2018, that the company has concluded a contract with Italy’s Guardia di Finanza for twenty-two of the new AW169M helicopter version, including a comprehensive support and training package, at the amount of €280 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: Leonardo…

$6.5 Billion Approved by India for Military Purposes

NEW DELHI, India (BulgarianMilitary.com), 27 August 2018, Editor: Bm Team, Photo credit: en.wikipedia.org/Kamov Ka-226 Russian Air Force $6.5 billion has been approved by India for military purposes, part of which is for upgrading of the ageing defence equipment by purchasing 111 naval helicopters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This comes as…

Congress Will Invests Millions in Cyber-harden Missile Defense Systems Budget

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 7 August 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: Defense News According to the fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act conference report, released on July 23, House and Senate of the U.S. have legitimated $51 million investment in to cyber-harden missile defense systems. Furthermore,…