Military procurement, finances and defense budgets

Challenges, expectations and costs in the US 2021 defense budget

On February 10, 2020, then-US President Donald Trump made his proposal for the US defense budget for FY2021. A defense budget totaling $ 740.5 billion has been submitted to Congress.

US gives $8M for 5G smart warehouses and spectrum sharing

Perspecta Labs is a US company that has won a pair of contracts to develop 5G smart warehouses and share spectrum for the US Navy and Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing C4ISRNET.

Awesome MK22 sniper rifle entered service in the US military

U.S. troops will have a new sniper rifle, according to a press release issued by Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc. In a $ 49.9 million deal, the Pentagon will receive 2,800 MK22 sniper rifles.

Nexter will continue to support Leclerc tanks in a €1B deal

In 2009, the French Government naturally notified Nexter System of the contract relating to the Maintenance in operational condition of the 254 Leclerc tanks then in service with the Army.

$22 billion and futuristic glasses put Microsoft in the army

An agreement has been reached to provide augmented reality military goggles for the U.S. military. Microsoft has reached an agreement with the Pentagon and will receive a contract worth $ 21,88 billion and a ten-year development and integration period.

Poland received first Odra mobile radar with medium range

The Polish Armed Forces received the first mobile radar with medium-range TRS-15M, an updated version of TRS-15, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The delivery took place in mid-March this year, and in the coming months, Poland will have to receive ten more sets.

India purchased 1,300 Mahindra ALSV totaling $146 million

As reported by the Indian media, the local Ministry of Defense signed a contract with Mahindra Defense Systems Ltd. on March 22 to deliver 1,300 Mahindra ALSV (Armored Light Specialist Vehicles) vehicles for the Indian army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Korea buys US AGM-114R Hellfire missiles for $36M

The Republic of Korea plans to buy 288 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles from Lockheed Martin in a deal worth a total of $ 26 million. The US State Department announced this after publishing an official announcement on the Defense Security Cooperation Agency website.

Germany pays $1,8B for 5 patrol aircraft and C4ISR equipment

The German government has expressed a desire to purchase new patrol planes and reconnaissance equipment for them, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned. The US State Department has accepted the application and approved the sale.

Things are not going well: F-35 has risen in price by $1,9B

The new U.S. government reporting report shows an increase in the expected cost of upgrading the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. They (expected costs) increased by nearly $ 2 billion (1.9) for one year. GAO presented the report on March 18th.

Norway is spending another $36M on 120 Javelin missiles

Norway will buy 120 Javelin FGM-148 missiles from the USA after the State Department approves this foreign sale, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned.

North Macedonia buys 54 Stryker armored vehicles for $210M

The United States will sell 54 Stryker armored fighting vehicles to North Macedonia's government at an estimated cost of $ 210 million, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency has officially confirmed the information.

Nigeria buys 24 Italian M-346 Master light combat aircraft

Talks with Leonardo are in progress. In service, the M-346s would replace the old Dassault / Dornier Alpha Jet aircraft. At the moment, no detailed information is available on the terms and costs of the transaction.

Poland will repair several old air defense systems

The 12 Military Economic Department in Torun awarded an order for repairs and maintenance services related to the air defense systems used in Poland, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Australia is paying $ 115 million for three new autonomous drones

On March 2 this year, the "kangaroos" signed a contract with Boeing to purchase three Loyal Wingman drones. The exciting thing, in this case, is that the deal took place a few days after the first flight of the machine.

Lockheed-made CH-53K helicopter will fly with an Israeli flag

The Lockheed Martin Sikorsky CH-53K King Stallion will be the Israeli army's new heavy-duty helicopter. The Israeli Government decided on February 25th. Only two participants were admitted to the tender for new helicopters in the final, the second being the Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter.

Japan invests $150M in a new plane to ‘burn’ enemy electronics

Approximately $ 150 million will invest the Land of the Rising Sun in developing a new aircraft for conducting electronic warfare, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned, citing Naked Science.

India spent $1B to upgrade its MiG-29s and wants more jets

It is still unclear whether the Indian government is ready to place an order with Russia for new MiG-29 and Su-30MKI fighters, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned, citing information from Russian media and a statement by the Indian ambassador to Moscow.

Jordan pays $60M for an F-16 training center, and US agreed

Jordan wants an F-16 training center, and the US Department of Defense has agreed on $ 60 million. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency does confirm the news. This agency is a part of the US Department of Defense.

Poland is looking for a supplier of materials for its tanks

Poland looks for a material supplier for its tanks in the form of a tender of the Civil Code without applying the Public Procurement Act provisions, learned BulgarianMilitary.com quoting Defense24.

Canada will upgrade eight permanent surveillance systems

The Canadian government has decided to repair and upgrade its permanent surveillance systems, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned. According to the spread information, the project's executor will be the Canadian branch of the company Rheinmetall.

Kazakhstan has armed itself with a Russian Buk-M2E missile system

The Kazakh army has armed itself with the Russian Buk-2M2E mobile missile systems, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned, according to information from the Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan.

Australia is investing in an autonomous counter explosive vehicle

The Australian government has commissioned an autonomous project through an interface structure to counter explosive devices. The project participants are clear - Downer Defense Systems, Urban Circus, EPE, and Insitu Pacific.

Russian SAMs, drones and radars ordered from the Far East

The TASS news agency reports that a batch of the Russian Pantsir-S1 mobile surface-to-air missile system goes to the far eastern country of Myanmar. The agreement between the two countries also includes the supply of Orlan-10E drones and radars, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US will spend nearly $109B on a program to build 12 new Columbia-class submarines

The United States will spend nearly $ 109 billion on a program to build 12 new Columbia-class submarines. This information becomes clear from the published report to the U.S. Congress, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned.

India is spending nearly $6 billion on new fighter jets

India is buying 83 Tejas light fighters for 45,696 crore , according to an official statement from the Indian embassy in Bulgaria.

Upgraded T-80BVM tanks were delivered to the Russians

Russian manufacturer of armored vehicles, Uralvagonzavod issued a press release in which it says that the Russian army has received modernized T-80BVM tanks

Norway is arming with Saab anti-tank systems Carl-Gustaf M4

The Norwegian armed forces will continue to use the Swedish company Saab's anti-tank systems, BulgarianMilitary.com has learned, quoting a press release from the Swedish company.

New missiles for the Queen’s fighters. Britain spends half a billion on them

The British F-35B will soon be equipped with a new batch of air-to-surface missiles worth a total of about half a billion British pounds, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

US buys Russian aircraft and helicopters for its Marines

US buys Russian aircraft and helicopters for its Marines, according to published US DoD request, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing the Italian news agency AnalisiDifesa.

Turkish weapon in Tunisia – Africans prefer armored vehicles and UAVs

The Turkish arms industry has exported various types of military equipment to Tunisia with a total value of USD 150 million. Among them, there are several models of armored cars and unmanned aerial vehicles

Kuwait buys Apache helicopters from the United States for nearly $ 4 billion

Kuwait buys AH-64E Apache helicopters from the US for nearly $ 4 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing a press release from the US State Department.

Poland buys spare parts and materials for its Leopard tanks

Poland has announced the commencement of the procedure to conclude a framework agreement for the supply of spare parts and materials for Leopard 2A4 / A5 MBTs' service

Rafael sells anti-tank missiles and bombs to an Asian customer for $200M

Rafael sells anti-tank missiles and bombs to an undisclosed Asian customer. The deal was announced by the Rafael's statement and is about Spike anti-tank missiles, SPICE guided bombs and BNet system.

Germany received its 36th A400M, but the transporter still has problems to solve

With a total of 53 copies ordered, Germany's armed forces are the largest users of the turboprop transporter. Airbus sees itself on course - and still has big plans for the A400M.

SAAB will modernize the entire Swedish air defense for approximately $250M

The contract value is SEK 2.1 billion , and SAAB will complete the works by 2025. Swedish air defense units will receive new Giraffe 4A radars, and the company will modernize existing AMB stations.

How can Russia restore its position in the global arms market?

The share of Russian companies in the world arms market is falling dramatically. And this is not claimed by anyone, but by a very authoritative source - the Swedish research center SIPRI.

Bulgaria buys 98 combat vehicles for its special forces €25M totalling

The Bulgarian Ministry of Defense signed an agreement to acquire 98 combat vehicles for the special operations forces. The contract's value is BGN 50 million , the supplier of the cars is the Bulgarian company Samel-90

Arms embargo on Saudi Arabia bankrupt a German UAV producer

The reason is the embargo announced by the federal government on the sale of drones to Saudi Arabia, which was one of its clients, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

US and China are increasing arms exports, Russia in retreat

The Swedish foundation SIPRI published the largest defense industry companies' sales results in the world for 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Wasted money: what kind of weapon does Russia need against UAVs?

Russian enterprises have begun developing the latest long-range radar surveillance complex based on a helicopter-type unmanned aerial vehicle, according some media.

Will the UAE acquire F-35s and Reaper drones? Lawmakers will try to stop the deal

Defense News publishes a detailed article on the possibility for the UAE to purchase fifth-generation F-35 fighter jets, Reaper drones, and ammunition from the United States.

Bulgarian MoD continues to hide who is absorbing $62M in anticipation of the F-16s

Bulgarian Ministry of Defense continues to hide and not provide information on how the $62 million for constructing the infrastructure at the base in Graf Ignatievo for the new F-16 fighters is using

London buys ammunition for billions by an agreement for the next 15 years

BAE Systems has announced that it has obtained a long-term contract from the British Ministry of Defense for the supply of various types of ammunition to the British armed forces.

Germany is increasing its defense spending. Key elections coming soon

Germany will increase its defense budget by around 3 percent next year. However, Berlin continues to spend on military purchases well below the 2% NATO requirement.

Russia has sold anti-aircraft missile systems over the past 20 years for $30 billion

About $30 billion is the turnover of the Russian defense industry in the field of anti-aircraft missile systems for the last 20 years, BulgarianMilitary has learned, citing data provided by the Russian company Rosoboronexport.

Germany is investing in the Luftwaffe. Billions of euros for new fighter jets

The budget committee of the German parliament has agreed to spend up to 5.5 billion euros to acquire a party of 38 new Eurofighter Typhoon fighters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Defence24.

Defense spending: how the US defense industry prepares for a new administration?

Any American will say that November 3 was the most important election in US history. But only if he does not run a large enterprise in the US defense industry. So Defense News writes about it

Australia buys 200 Javelin anti-tank guided missiles from the United States

Australia will become one of these countries because it has made a formal request to buy them, and it has recently become clear that the United States will make this deal, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Turkish wheeled combat vehicle goes to Africa in a deal worth nearly $110M

The Turkish Otokar concern has received a contract worth a total of approximately US $ 110 million for the supply of Arma 8 × 8 and Cobra II 4 × 4 wheeled combat vehicles with a training and support package for an undisclosed African state

F-35 and Su-35 face each other for UAE skies, but US Congress will decide who wins

By this time, the emirates had made an inquiry to purchase dozens of Russian Su-35s. Thus, in the virtual battle for the sky over the emirates, the two planes face each other.

Taiwan acquires US ballistic and cruise missiles, China strengthens its missile bases

Such a deal became clear to the public after the US State Department announced the new sale to the Asian island and actually gave the green light to start deliveries.

Industrial cooperation on the F-16, F-35 and Narew programs is expected in Poland

In an interview for Defence24, Krystian Chmielewski from Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace Poland presented the areas of possible cooperation with the Polish defense industry, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Sweden is aggressively increasing its military budget by investing in everything

The Swedish authorities decided to step-by-step reinforcement of defense capabilities. By 2025, the amount spent on the military is to increase by as much as 85 percent. compared to 2014.

Bulgaria will pay its newest warships in an unclear financial scheme with many questions

The value of the modernization program is BGN 984 million with VAT , which according to the investment project approved by the parliament must be paid within nine years.

Russia plans to reduce defense spending by at least five percent in 2021

Talk about cutting defense spending has long since moved into a practical plane, and the recent announcement by the Minister of Finance to reduce the state defense order (SDO) by five percent in 2021 was quite expected

Israel will have new military technologies after a large-scale investment by the IAI

The Israeli military has started a procedure for the development of high-tech military products in the field of surveillance, human tracking, security and artificial intelligence

Both offers for new Bulgarian armored vehicles are well over $870 million

Today, the Ministry of Defense opened the price offers of the selected participants in the mega-project for rearmament of the Land Forces with 150 NATO armored combat vehicles, learned BulgarianMilitary.com

After a vote ‘on the razor’s edge’ Swiss will purchase new fighter jets

On Sunday, the Swiss voted in a referendum on various topics for the procurement of new combat aircraft for a maximum of six billion francs. Now the government can choose a supplier

Washington invests just over $2 billion for small diameter bombs [SDB]

Just a few days ago, as we learned on September 24, Washington decided to spend nearly $ 2 billion. for the production and integration of small diameter aircraft bombs.

Three Israeli companies rise in the global defense industry rankings

The leader of the military high-tech company Elbit Systems increased sales by 22% (to $ 4 billion) and moved up from 35th to 31st place in the rating of the international auditing company Baker Tilly, based in London.

Rosoboronexport resumed the supplies and prepares 50 new types of weapons

Russian specialists from Rosoboronexport have returned to a number of countries to transfer military equipment and weapons to foreign customers, said Alexander Mikheev, general director of the state-owned company, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Russia is planning mass export of Su-57 and to enter the market of combat drones

Sukhoi intends to establish serial production of an export version of the fifth-generation Su-57 fighter and launch combat drones on the market, follows from the company's annual report for 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

Bulgaria wants to sell MiG-29s and buy another F-16 fighter jet

Bulgarian Minister of Defense Krasimir Karakachanov said that it is planned to sell MiG-29 fighters after arming F-16 Block 70 multi-role aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com citing Polish news agency Defence 24.

The German SIG Sauer branch is expected to end its operations this year

Such a radical business decision is to be dictated by increasing restrictions in the field of sporting weapons and the civilian market in Germany, but also by the possible preference of other brands of weapons when supplying German police formations and the army.

Boeing announced large-scale layoffs – nearly 13,000 employees

The American concern Boeing, one of the world's largest manufacturers of aviation, space and military equipment, announced its intention to reduce more than 13 thousand employees, learned BulgarianMilitary.com.

The Russian hypersonic ‘super digital hunter’ goes on the international market

According to the press service of the company, Rosoboronexport expects high demand for a new radar in the countries of the Asia-Pacific region, the Middle East and North Africa

15 Turkish key parts could stop F-35s production, the US GAO said

American F-35 fighters can no longer be delivered to their customers due to measures taken by Turkey in response to Washington’s attempt to impose sanctions against Ankara for the acquisition of Russian S-400 systems

Fincantieri will design and construct the new US Navy frigate totalling $795 million

The Italian company Fincantieri received from the US Navy a contract for $ 795 million, according to which it will provide detailed design and construction of the first new-generation multipurpose missile frigate FFG (X) class.

Turkish military company Aselsan has received orders totalling $ 320 million

The Turkish defense giant Aselsan, despite the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, continued to grow in the first months of 2020 and received new orders worth more than $ 320 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com according Anadolu report

The Bulgarian military plant Arsenal begins massive layoffs of 2,000 employees

The Bulgarian state weapons company Arsenal Kazanlak will lay off 2000 workers. The plant has lodged a notification yesterday with the Employment Agency and the Kazanlak Labor Office about the forthcoming staff.

An Israeli company will equips aircraft with DIRCM systems for a customer in Asia-Pacific region

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems announced today that it was awarded contracts worth approximately $136 million to provide customers in Asia-Pacific with airborne laser Direct Infra-Red Counter Measure (DIRCM) systems. The contracts will be performed over a four-year period, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Military and defense analyzes,…

Did Poland buy F-35 fighter jets without any weapons?

WARSAW, (BM) - Polish media disclose information about a deal with the United States for the supply of F-35 fighters. It may well turn out that Washington will supply the fifth generation fighters without weapons, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Germany and France exclude Poland from military projects Military observer Zbigniew…

Spanish company will manufacture the digital S-band radar of the F110 frigate totalling €150M

MADRID, (BM) - Indra has signed a contract with the US company Lockheed Martin to supply the main components of the AESA (Active Electronically scanned Arrays) S-band anti-air warfare radar antenna of the future F110, one of the sensors that will make this frigate one of the most advanced of its kind in the world, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. …

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…

Bulgaria’s defense spending in 2019 is 3.1% of GDP

LONDON, (BM) - Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke each other before the NATO summit in London, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. "I highly appreciate the Alliance's role in protecting security, freedom and democratic values. For us, Bulgaria's national security and defense is only guaranteed…

A Country in Southeast Asia Buys Israeli UAS by Elbit System Totalling $153M

TEL AVIV, (BM) - Elbit Systems announced that it was awarded a contract valued at approximately $153 million to supply an Army of a country in Southeast Asia with a comprehensive, multi-layered array of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: The Israel`s Hermes 900 UAS Has Started Operating Patrol Service in…

Bulgaria Plans to Invest $1,4 Million for Propeller Aircraft

SOFIA, (BM) - Bulgaria's defence ministry said at September 13 that it has launched a tender for signing a four-year framework agreement for supply of training propeller aircraft and related services, worth an estimated 2.5 million levs ($1.4 million/1.3 million euro), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Bulgaria Provided $ 46,6 Million…

Elbit Systems of America Buys Night Vision Business of L3Harris Totaling $350M

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Elbit Systems Ltd. announced today that its U.S. subsidiary, Elbit Systems of America, completed the acquisition of the Night Vision business of L3Harris Technologies for a purchase price of $350 million. Read more: Elbit`s JFST System Has Been Ordered by UK Totaling $38 Million Bezhalel (Butzi) Machlis, Elbit Systems…

Israeli Defence Market: Rafael Enters Unmanned Aerial Platform Domain

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., developer and manufacturer of some of the world’s most groundbreaking technologies for air, land, naval, space and cyber applications, announces it has completed, with its partner, Mr. Avichai Stolero, the acquisition of Aeronautics Ltd., one of Israel’s leading developers of unmanned aerial…

Raytheon Has Been Awarded a $349M Contract for New Tomahawk Cruise Missile System

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, is awarded a $349,014,465 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract for Phase 2 of the Maritime Strike Tomahawk Rapid Deployment Capability for completion of the Phase 1 design and integration efforts as well as test and evaluation, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense 350 U.S. Work will be…

Bulgaria Provided $ 46,6 Million for the Repair of Su-25

SOFIA, (BM) - The government has fulfilled its commitment and provided BGN 82.510 ($46,6) million to the Ministry of Defense for the aircraft, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announced on his Facebook page, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Bulgaria Invites Russian Specialists to Repair Su-25 Together With the Bulgarian Company “Avionams”…

Boeing Was Awarded a $155 Million Contract for New-Build Apache AH 64E Helicopters

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Boeing Co. was awarded a $154,890,000 modification (P00026) to contract W58RGZ-16-C-0023 to procure new-build Apache AH 64E helicopters, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Work will be performed in Mesa, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 31, 2022. Read more: Israeli Spike NLOS Missile Will Be Tested from…

Northrop Grumman has Been Awarded a $200 Million Contract for C4ISR Systems

ROLLING MEADOWS (BM) - Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a $200 million order for Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasure (LAIRCM) systems and support from the U.S. Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Northrop Grumman Plans to Develop the Next Generation Tactical Radar Antenna for the U.S. Army This order was…

The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence Transferred to U.S. $1,2 Billion for Purchase of F-16s

SOFIA, (BM) - The Bulgarian Ministry of Defence has transferred the entire amount of USD 1.2 billion under the international government procurement contracts for the purchase of eight F-16 Block 70 aircraft and associated equipment and weapons, the Ministry of Defence said in a press release. Read more: Bulgaria`s Avionams Will Repair Future…

Lockheed Martin Will Update the U.S. Navy AEGIS SPY-1 Weapon System Totaling $176 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Lockheed Martin Corp., Moorestown, New Jersey, is awarded a $176,339,634 firm-fixed-priced, performance-based logistics contract for the repair of 1,672 different head-of-family part numbers in support of the AEGIS SPY-1 Weapon System. Read more: Lockheed and Mission Systems Will Design AEGIS Weapons System of Guided…

Lockheed Has Been Awarded a $240 million Contract to Upgrade the U.S. Ballistic Missile Defense System

HUNTSVILLE, (BM) - The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) awarded Lockheed Martin a $240 million contract to support the modeling and simulation framework for the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Lockheed Martin Will Continue to Provide the US Navy with Electronic Warfare Systems Through this…

US Navy Invests $15 Million to Support and Training Services of the MK 18 (UUV) Systems

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Hydroid is awarded a $15,826,493 indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for engineering support and training services for the MK 18 Family of Systems– Unmanned Underwater Vehicle systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This contract includes options which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this…

Raytheon Was Awarded a $17 Million Contract for Missile Launchers

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The Raytheon is awarded $17,486,136 firm-fixed-price contract (N00019-19-C-0056) to procure 72 LAU-115 D/A missile launchers; 16 LAU-116 B/A missile launchers left hand; and 32 LAU-116 B/A missile launchers right hand, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Raytheon Announced a $406M Radios Contract Work will be…

Israel`s Rada Announced New Orders Totaling $9 Million for Radar systems and Avionics

NETANYA, (BM) - RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. announced that it has received $9 million in new orders in July 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. $8 million of the orders are for RADA’s radar systems, while $1 million are avionics orders. Applications for the radar systems are for C-UAV (counter UAV), VSHORAD…

Rheinmetall Group Reported Second Quarter 2019 Net Sales of €2,8 Bn

BERLIN, (BM) - The Rheinmetall Group in Düsseldorf ended the first half of 2019 with increased sales, another improvement in consolidated operating earnings and a higher operating margin, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. This performance is being driven by the technology group’s Defence sector, which is achieving…

Northrop Grumman Received New Orders Totaling $24.8M for Medium-Caliber Ammunition

INDEPENDENCE, (BM) - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) today announced that it has received new orders totaling $24.8 million from the U.S. Army for medium-caliber ammunition, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Read more: Northrop Grumman Received a $59 Million Contract for the EMD phase of the EGI-M Orders…

BAE Systems Was Awarded a $242M Contact for OT-225 IRS and AN/AAR-57 Missile Warning System

WASHINGTON, (BM) - BAE Systems was awarded a $242,251,919 hybrid contract for systems engineering, integration, logistics, and other technical support services for the OT-225 Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures System and the AN/AAR-57(V) Common Missile Warning System, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: BAE Systems Received a $74.7…

Northrop Has Received a $44 Mn Contract Award for the Electronic Attack Pod Upgrade Program

HERNDON, (BM) - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has received a $44 million contract award for the Electronic Attack Pod Upgrade Program (EAPUP) from the U.S. Air Force, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Placed under an existing contract, this third production order will significantly increase the number of EAPUP systems for the Air Force.…

Leonardo Reported Second Quarter 2019 Revenue of €5,96 Bn

ROME, (BM) - Leonardo's Board of Directors, convened yesterday under the Chairmanship of Gianni De Gennaro, examined and unanimously approved the results of the first half 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according the company statement. Alessandro Profumo, Leonardo CEO stated “The first half 2019 results are again in line with expectations…

Germany Spends $105,5 Million for Patriot Missile Defense System Upgrade

ANDOVER, (BM) - Raytheon Company is upgrading Germany's Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense System to the most current configuration available under a $105.5 million direct commercial sales contract from the NATO Support and Procurement Agency, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Raytheon statement. Read more: Rheinmetall and BAE…

Fincantieri Reported Second Quarter 2019 Revenue of €2,8 Bn

TRIESTE, (BM) - The Board of Directors of FINCANTIERI S.p.A., chaired by Giampiero Massolo, has examined and approved the Half year financial report at 30 June 2019, prepared in accordance with the international financial reporting standards (IAS/IFRS), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. During the Board meeting…

Naval Group Reported Second Quarter 2019 Net Sales of $1,8 Bn

PARIS, (BM) - Naval Group reported second quarter 2019 net sales of $1,8 billion, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Commenting these results, Frank Le Rebeller, Senior Executive Vice President Finance, Legal and Purchasing, said: “The H1 results for 2019 show a slightly higher than expected operating profit and we…

General Dynamics Reported Second Quarter 2019 Revenue of $9,6 Bn

FALLS CHURCH, (BM) – General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) today reported second-quarter 2019 revenue of $9.6 billion, up 4 percent year-over-year, with net earnings of $806 million, learned bulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Diluted earnings per share were $2.77, an increase of 5.7 percent year-over-year. Operating margins increased…

Raytheon Reported Second Quarter 2019 Net Sales of $7.2 Bn

WALTHAM, (BM) - Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) announced net sales for the second quarter 2019 of $7.2 billion, up 8.1 percent compared to $6.6 billion in the second quarter 2018, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Second quarter 2019 EPS from continuing operations was $2.92 compared to $2.78 in the second quarter 2018.…

Northrop Grumman Reported Second Quarter 2019 Net Sales of $8,5 Bn

FALLS CHURCH, (BM) - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) reported second quarter 2019 sales increased 19 percent to $8.5 billion from $7.1 billion in the second quarter of 2018, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Second quarter 2019 net earnings increased9 percent to $861 million from $789 million in the second…

Lockheed Martin Reported Second Quarter 2019 Net Sales of $14.4 Bn

BETHESDA, (BM) - Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) reported second quarter 2019 net sales of $14.4 billion, compared to $13.4 billion in the second quarter of 2018, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Net earnings in the second quarter of 2019 were $1.4 billion, or $5.00 per share, compared to $1.2 billion, or…

Lockheed Has Been Awarded $600 Million Contract for Production APY-9 Radars for the U.S. Navy

SYRACUSE, (BM) - Lockheed Martin’s Radar Sensor Systems market segment has been awarded a contract from Northrop Grumman worth over $600 million for multi-year production (MYP) of 24 additional APY-9 radars for the U.S. Navy’s E-2D aircraft program, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: 17 of 20 ASR Radar Systems by Hensoldt in Total Have…

Rheinmetall Modernizing Puma Armored Vehicle and Other NATO`s Equipment Totaling $523 Million

BERLIN, (BM) - Rheinmetall is taking on a key role in equipping the NATO spearhead Very High Joint Readiness Task Force 2023 (VJTF 2023), which will be furnished by the German Bundeswehr, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Rheinmetall statement. Contracts have now been awarded to a consortium for the “System Panzergrenadier VJTF 2023”…

AX Enterprize Has Been Awarded $7,7 Million Contract for Low-Altitude UAS Integration Effort

WASHINGTON, (BM) - AX Enterprize has been awarded $7,7 Million contract for low-altitude Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) integration effort, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: Australia Buys Second Unnamed Aircraft System (UAS) Triton MQ-4C from Northrop Grumman The objective of this effort is to research the needs and challenges of…

Lockheed Martin Has Been Awarded $23 Million Contract for Providing Replacment of Anti-Jam GPS Receiver

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Lockheed Martin has been awarded $23 Million contract for providing a replacement joint air to surface standoff missile (JASSM) anti-jam GPS receiver with a new JASSM Anti-Jam GPS Receiver (JAGR) due to obsolescence, learned BugarianMilitary.com. This contract provides replacement for the current JAGR due to obsolescence.…

Lockheed Was Awarded a $492 Contract for Artillery Rocket Systems M142

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Lockheed Martin was awarded a $492,108,514 fixed-price-incentive contract for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems M142 launchers and support requirements to include Product Data Definition Package Maintenance, training, support equipment, qualification testing, initial spares/repair parts and software, learned…

‘Because of the National Security’, Bulgaria Revises Budget to Purchase Eight F-16 Jet Fighters

SOFIA, (BM) - The Council of Ministers has holded an extraordinary meeting to approve a bill amending and supplementing the 2019 State Budget Act, learned bulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Novinite. The bill was drafted in connection with the acquisition of F-16 fighter jets for the Bulgarian Armed Forces, “which are of paramount importance for…

BAE Systems Has Been Awarded $45 Million Contract for Increasing the Range and Rate of Fire on Howitzers

WASHINGTON, (BM) - The U.S. Army has awarded BAE Systems a $45 million contract for the Extended Range Cannon Artillery (ERCA) Increment 1 prototype with the purpose of increasing the range and rate of fire on current and future M109A7 self-propelled howitzers, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according BAE Systems`statement. The development of…

Rafael Has Been Awarded a $100 Million Contract to Supply Barak-8 Missiles to India

HYDERABAD, (BM) - At a ceremony yesterday (July 11th, 2019) by KRAS (Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems Ltd. India), RAFAEL presented a $100 M contract to KRAS for the manufacturing of 1,000 BARAK 8/ MRSAM missile kits to be supplied to BDL via IAI for further integration purposes, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company`statement. Read…

Northrop Will Upgrade the Target Locator Modules of the U.S. Army Totaling $17.6 Million

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a $17.6 million award from the U.S. Army to upgrade Target Locator Modules (TLMs), learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according Northrop statement. The TLMs will be retrofitted with high accuracy capability to modernize the Lightweight Laser Designator Rangefinder 2H (LLDR 2H)…

Leidos Has Been Awarded a $66 Million Contract to Develope New Concepts for Sensors That Aid C4ISR Systems

RESTON, (BM) - The U.S. company Leidos Inc. has been awarded a $66 million contract to develop new concepts for sensors that aid C4ISR systems, learned BuylgarianMilitary.com, accordign U.S. DoD statement. Read more: MyDefence Announced Successful Integration of Its C-UAS Sensors in Vehicle Platforms The contract provides for the…

Leonardo and Thales are Considering the Joint Ccquisition of a Space Business from U.S. Firm Maxar Technologies

SINGAPORE, (BM) - Italian aerospace and defense firm Leonardo SpA and France’s Thales SA are considering the joint acquisition of a space business from U.S. firm Maxar Technologies Inc (MAXR.N), Leonardo’s CEO said on Tuesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Reuters. The sale of the business - dubbed MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates…

BAE Systems Has Been Awarded a $90 Million Contract to Modernize and Maintain the US Navy`s C5ISR Systems

FARNBOROUGH, (BM) - BAE Systems has been awarded a five-year, $90 million indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract to modernize and maintain C5ISR systems embedded within vehicles, watercraft, and specialized communications platforms, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Naval Today. Read more: BAE Systems’ Land UK Awarded a 155mm…

Raytheon Was Awarded Extra $96,6 Million to Continues Initial Production of the Silent Knight Radar System

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Raytheon was awarded extra $96,6 million contract to continues low-rate initial production of the Silent Knight Radar system in support of U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), learned bulgarianmilitary.com, according U.S. DoD statement. Read more: China Is Developing a Radar System for Interception of Invisible F-35…

Bulgaria Continues Negotiations for F-16, With the Goal Being a Deal Of Up To $1.16 Billion

SOFIA, (BM) - The F-16 Block 70 fighter aircraft will be paid out with money of the reserve, Prime Minister Boyko Borissov announced last Friday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com He commented that the negotiations continued at a price of BGN 2-2.2 (1.16-1.28) billion. The US offer is the upper limit, but the government hopes it will be able to…

US Defence Executives Expected Governments to Boost Spending in New Technologies

PARIS, (BM) - US defence executives sounded a bullish note on the outlook for the industry on the eve of the Paris air show, saying they expected governments to boost spending in new technologies to counter evolving threats. Plans announced by United Technologies and Raytheon last week to merge to form a $120bn aerospace and defence behemoth…

$1.28 Billion Is the US Offer to Bulgaria for Acquisition of 8 F-16 Block 70/72 Fighter Aircraft

SOFIA, (BM) - The US wants BGN 2.2 billion ($1.28) to deliver eight F-16 fighter aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This was announced yesterday in Brussels by Prime Minister Boyko Borissov, quoted by the Bulgarian National Radio. Bulgaria plans to pay the full amount. Part of the money will be issued as a state loan. Read more:…

Coleman Aerospace Was Awarded a $140 Million Contract to Provide Additional Medium Range Ballistic Missile Targets

WASHINGTON, (BM) - Coleman Aerospace was awarded a $140 million contract to provide six additional Medium Range Ballistic Missile targets and associated nonrecurring engineering, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according the U.S. Department of Defense statement. The work will be performed in Orlando, Florida. The performance period is from June…

Elbit Systems to Provide Directed Infrared Countermeasure Totaling $73 Million for German Air Forces

JERUSALEM, (BM) - Elbit Systems announced yesterday that it was awarded an approximately $73 million contract from Diehl Defence to provide J-MUSIC™ Directed Infrared Counter Measure (DIRCM) systems for the German Air Forces' Airbus A400M aircraft, learned bulgarianMilitary.com, according Elbit`s statement. Read more: British Army…

General Atomics Has Been Awarded $90 Million Contract by the United Kingdom for MQ-9A Reaper

LONDON, (BM) - General Atomics has been awarded $90 milion (£72.5) contract by the United Kingdom for MQ-9A Reaper Contractor Logistics Support Phase IV, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting UKDJ. According to a note from the US State Department, this contract provides for depot repair, life cycle sustainment, and software maintenance…

Terem Will Repair Bulgarian Military Helicopters Mi-17 and Mi-24 for BGN 38.7 Million

SOFIA, (BM) - The state-owned company “Terem” will perform a major repair of the helicopters Mi-17 and Mi-24 amounting to BGN 38.7 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. On June 12, The Ministry of Defence has concluded a four-year framework agreement with “Terem Holding”, which will work with a sub-contractor - the company “Terem-Letets”. …

Huntington Has Been Awarded a $687 Million Contract to Repair and Modernization of USS Gerald R. Ford

NEWPORT NEWS, (BM) - Huntington Ingalls Industries has been awarded a $687 million contract for early service life period work on USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier , learned BulgarianMilitary.com. The purpose of this contract is to support ship repair and modernization during continuous incremental availabilities, planned incremental…

BAE Systems Was Awarded a $19 Million Contract to Produce MK38 MOD 3 MGS for U.S. Navy

MINNEAPOLIS, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - BAE Systems was awarded a $19.6 million contract to produce MK 38 MOD 3 machine gun system for U.S. Navy, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. Department of Defense statement. Read more: The Support of the US Navy by BAE Systems to Be Continued by a Five-Year Contract Once installed, MK38 MOD…

GD Has Been Awarded a $25 Million Contract for the Production of MK 46 MOD 2 Gun Weapon System

FALLS CHURCH, (BGM) - General Dynamics Land Systems, has been awarded a $25 mln. contract for the production of the MK 46 MOD 2 Gun Weapon System (GWS) for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Landing Platform Dock (LPD) programs, along with spares requirement, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Read more: US Marine Corps’ LAV Reset Program to Be…

L-3 Communications Has Been Awarded a $499 Million Contract for Avionics Upgrade of C-130H Aircraft

WASHINGTON, (BGM) - L-3 Communications Integrated Systems has been awarded a $499 million contract for the major avionics upgrade for 176 C-130H aircraft operated by the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve Command, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This contract provides for engineering and manufacturing development through production,…

A Financial Problem Has Arisen for the Overhaul of the Bulgarian`s Su-25s

SOFIA (BGM) - A serious financial problem has arisen in past few weeks with the repair of some of the Bulgarian Air Force equipment, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. In november 2018, a contract was signed for major overhaul of fourteen Su-25s from the Bulgarian Air Force by the 558th Aviation Repair Plant in Baranavichy (Belarus). The overhaul…

Northrop Has Been Awarded a $65 Million Contract for Long-Lead Components of MQ-4C Triton

FALLS CHURCH, (BGM) - Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., San Diego, California, has been awarded a $65,173,723 contract for long-lead components for the manufacture and delivery of MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft for the U.S. Navy and the government of Australia, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting U.S. DoD. Read more: Northrop Grumman Received…

Kratos is Awarded a $25 Million Contract to Procure BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Targets

SACRAMENTO (BGM) - Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems Inc., Sacramento, California, is awarded a $25,413,946 contract to procure 34 low-rate initial production Lot 3 BQM-177A Subsonic Aerial Targets and technical data, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according U.S. DoD. Read more: The Indian navy has performed a successful intercept of an aerial…

Aquabotix Has Been Awarded $150K Contract to Supply Hardware to U.S. Army

SIDNEY (BGM) - Aquabotix Ltd has been awarded an approximately US$150,000 contract for the purchase of its SwarmDiver system along with training and test support for the United States Military, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, according company statement. Read more: Australia Will Acquire 12 Attack Submarines from Naval Group This hardware…

General Dynamics First-Quarter 2019 Revenue of $9.3 Billion and Net Earnings of $745 Million

FALLS CHURCH, (BGM) - General Dynamics reported first-quarter 2019 revenue of $9.3 billion, up 22.9 percent year-over-year, with net earnings of $745 million, learned BulgarianMilitary, according company`s report. Diluted earnings per share were $2.56. “The solid sales gains and strong bookings reflect the market-leading performance we expect…

Raytheon Has Been Awarded a $355 Million Contract for High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles

WALTHAM, (BGM) - Raytheon has been awarded a $355 million contract for AGM-88B High Speed Anti-Radiation Missiles for HARM Control Section Modification, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This contract provides for the refurbishment of live AGM-88Bs and conversion of AGM-88B into Captive Air Training Missiles (CATM-88B). Read more: Raytheon…

Boeing Has Received $164 Million Contract for F/A-18 Service Life Modification

ST.LOUIS (BM) - Boeing has received a one-year contract, which also includes a one-year option for 2020, to continue modernizing the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18 fleet under the Service Life Modification (SLM) program, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Boeing. The $164 million contract for FY19 funds the standup of a second SLM line in San Antonio,…

EU Defence and Security Cooperation After Brexit

BRUSSELS, (BM) - Europe’s security architecture has significantly changed over the past ten years. The deteriorating security situation around Europe prompted a movement to remodel European security architecture, and more specifically a rethink of how Europeans do defence cooperation. The political crisis following the Brexit vote in the UK…

BAE Systems Has Won a $22.7 Million Contract to Supply the US Navy with Weapon Systems

FARNBOROUGH, UK (BulgarianMilitary.com) - BAE Systems Land & Armaments, a subsidiary of BAE systems, UK has won a $22.7 million contract to supply the US Navy with Mk110 57mm Weapon systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting UKDJ. Red more: BAE Systems Received Two Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle Contract Modifications The company…

Northrop Grumman Has Received a $46 Million Contract for Eight Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) Units

FALLS CHURCH, VA, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Northrop Grumman Corporation has received a $46 million delivery order for eight Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) Units, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Air Recognition. JTE is a mobile air defense electronic warfare threat simulator that provides high-fidelity replication of surface-to-air…

Bulgarian State-Owned Arms Trader Kintex Net Profit Grew to $12.4 mln in 2018

SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Bulgarian state-owned arms trader Kintex said that its net profit grew to 21.6 million levs (US$12.4 million/11.0 million euro) in 2018 from US$9,4 mln. the year before, despite a drop in revenue, learned bulgarianMilitary.com, quoting SeeNews. The company's total revenue lost 23% to US$147 mln. last…

Boeing Has Been Awarded a $14 Billion Contract to Modify Weapons on B-1 and B-52 Bombers

CHICAGO, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) - US aerospace giant Boeing has been awarded a $14 billion contract to modify, modernize and test weapons systems on B-1 and B-52 bombers, according to the U.S. Department of Defense, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defence Blog. This B-1/B-52 Flexible Acquisition and Sustainment…

Boeing Received a $91.3M Contract from the US Air Force to Manufacture High-Speed Computing Systems for F-15

CHICAGO, the United States (BulgarianMilitarty.com) - Boeing received a $91.3M contract from the US Air Force to manufacture high-speed computing systems designed to process mission data on F-15 jets, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting UK Defence Journal. Read more: Altus Air Force Base Received Its First Boeing KC-46A Tanker The…

Elbit Systems US Acquires Harris’ Night Vision Business for $350 Million

WASHINGTON, the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Elbit Systems of America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems and the Harris Corporation have agreed to move forward with the acquisition of Harris’ Night Vision business for $350 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com, quoting Defense Update. The acquisition of Harris’ night vision business opens a huge…

Bulgaria’s Government Approves BGN 82.51 Million to Repair the Su-25s

SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – At its meeting held on 27the February, the Bulgarian government has approved a report by the Minister of Defence on the payment of up to BGN 82.51 million (without VAT) for the project related to the overhaul of the Bulgaria’s Su-25 fighter jets. The announcement of the Council of Ministers notifies that…

Raytheon Announced a $406M Radios Contract

FORT WAYNE, Indiana, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 14th February 2019 Raytheon announced its newly signed $406 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded by the U.S. Army for ARC-231A radio systems, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The contract is signed for five years and covers provision of upgrades,…

Boeing and Safran Announced Its 50-50 Joint Venture Named Initium Aerospace

CHICAGO, the USA and PARIS, France (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 13th February 2019 Boeing and Safran announced its 50-50 joint venture named Initium Aerospace established to design, build and service Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), learned BulgarianMilitary.com From its Latin roots, initium means “to start” or “the beginning” and this is what an…

BAE Systems Received a $74.7 Million Contract for Modernization of Holston Ammunition Plant

WASHINGTON, D.C., the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) – BAE Systems announced on 13th February 2019 that the company has received a $74.7 million contract from the U.S. Army for the modernization of Holston Ammunition Plant, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The government-owned and contractor-operated (GOCO) Holston Army Ammunition Plant…

Northrop Grumman Received a $59 Million Contract for the EMD phase of the EGI-M

WOODLAND HILLS, California, The United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Northrop Grumman Corporation revealed yesterday (11th February 2019) that it has received from the U.S. Air Force a $59 million contract for the EMD phase (engineering and manufacturing development phase) of the Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) /Inertial Navigation…

FLIR Systems Announced a 5-Year $27.9M IDIQ Contract for DR-SKO Solutions

WILSONVILLE, Oregon, the United States (BulgarianMilitary.com) – FLIR Systems, Inc. revealed on Tuesday (29th January 2019) that the company has been awarded a five-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Department of Defence for delivery of twenty-four U.S. Army Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear…

Bell Boeing Announced a $144 Million V-22 Support Agreement

PHILADELPHIA, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 18th January 2019 the Bell Boeing Joint Program Office announced that the company has been awarded an estimated $143,863,184 firm-fixed-price requirements contract for performance-based logistics and engineering support for the V-22 platform, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: U.S. Air…

The Defence Company Babcock Received a HMS Queen Elizabeth Maintenance Contract

LONDON, the UK (BulgarianMilitary.com) - The defence company Babcock received a HMS Queen Elizabeth maintenance contract. That was announced by the UK Ministry of Defence on 9th January 2019, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Under the £5 million contract, Babcock's Rosyth dockyard will execute the first planned dry-dock maintenance of the largest…

Lockheed Martin Announced a GPS Ground Control System Sustainment Contract

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 9th January 2019, Lockheed Martin announced a GPS Control Segment Sustainment II (GCS II) contract with the U.S. Air Force, through which the company will continue to sustain and further modernize the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite constellation’s ground control system…

BAE Systems Announced a $78 Million USS Shoup Modernization Contract

NORFOLK, Virginia, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - BAE Systems announced last week on 2nd January 2019 that the company has received a $78.8 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the maintenance and modernization of USS Shoup (DDG 86), an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer (DDG), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: BAE…

Rheinmetall Boasted of a Multi-Million-Euro Order from the Bundeswehr

DÜSSELDORF, Germany (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Yesterday, 18 December 2018, Rheinmetall boasted of a multi-million-euro order from the Bundeswehr, under which the company will retrofit the German fleet of Bergepanzer 3 armoured recovery vehicles, the BPz3, with battlefield recovery equipment due to changed operational requirements, learned…

BAE Systems Received a Development Contract for the EMD Phase of the MPF Program

YORK, Pennsylvania, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - BAE Systems announced yesterday (17th December 2018) that the company has received a development contract from the United States Army for the EMD (Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development) phase of the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) program and rapid prototyping effort with low-rate…

Over BGN 113 Million Extra Funding Allocated for the Needs of the Bulgarian Army

SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - At the request of Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, today (12th December), at its meeting the Bulgarian government voted to direct an extra BGN 113.6 million toward the needs of the Bulgarian Army, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. Today's meeting of the Council of Ministers, which was attended by…

A $4.75 Billion Deal between the U.S. Boeing and the Brazilian Embraer Suspended

SÃO JOSÉ DOS CAMPOS, São Paulo, Brazil (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Last week, on 6th December 2018, the Brazilian São Paulo federal court suspended a $4.75 billion deal between the U.S. Boeing and the Brazilian Embraer’s civilian business in consideration of Brazil’s outgoing President Michel Temer, learned BulgarianMilitary.comThe São Paulo court…

Airbus Helicopters Will Build a MRO Complex in Japan

TOKYO, Japan (BulgarianMilitary.com) – Airbus Helicopters announced last week on 29th November that the company will build a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) complex next to its existing facility in the Kobe Airport Facility, Japan, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The start of the construction works is scheduled for June 2019 and it is…

Bulgaria’s Council of Ministers Has Approved the Investment Projects for the MiG-29 and Su-25 Repairs

SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com) - At today’s regular meeting, the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria has approved the investment costs of the projects for the repair of the old Soviet aircraft MiG-29 and Su-25, providing additional BGN 46 million for the first and BGN 82 510 000 million for the Su-25s, learned…

Lockheed Martin Received a $108 Million IRST21 Sensor System Contract

ORLANDO, Florida, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Lockheed Martin received a $108 million contract for phase II of the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block II Infrared Search and Track (IRST) program for the U.S. Navy, awarded by aircraft prime contractor Boeing, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: Lockheed Martin Received a $22.7 Billion F-35…

The Acquisition of IMI Systems by Elbit Systems Has Been Finalised

HAIFA, Israel, (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The defence company Elbit Systems Ltd. announced on Sunday, 25th November 2018, that the acquisition of the state-owned IMI Systems Ltd. by the company has been finalised and the deal has been concluded at the purchase price of approximately $495 million, learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read more: RUAG and…

GKN Aerospace Norway Announced a $66M Contract for F135 Engine Components

KONGSBERG, Norway (BulgarianMilitary.com) - GKN Aerospace Norway announced last week that the company has signed an eight-year contract with Pratt & Whitney for the manufacturing of F135 engine components that include diffuser cases, low pressure turbine cases and shafts, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The scope of the contract also includes…

Lockheed Martin Received a $22.7 Billion F-35 Supply Contract

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) - Lockheed Martin received a $22.7 billion contract, under which the company is to supply 255 F-35 Lightning II fighters for the three branches of the U.S. military and its allies as reported in a U.S. Department of Defence contract announcement on Wednesday, learned BulgarianMilitary.com The scope of…

Absurd situation – Bulgaria is ready to spend BGN 311 million for repair of SU-25 (Updated)

SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com)- Bulgaria is about to pay three times the maximum estimated cost initially planned in the tender for the repair of the 14 Su-25 aircraft, learned BulgarianMilitary.com. This happened after a decision of the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence to approve the offer of the only bidder in the tender, the Belarusian…

Israel Aerospace Industries Awarded a $777-Million LRSAM Contract

BEN GURION INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com) - IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) announced yesterday, 24th October 2018, that the company has been awarded an $777-million contract for the supply of LRSAM (Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile) defence systems, which is the marine version of the Barak-8 AMD (Air and Missile Defence)…

The $60 Million Facility Proposal of NIOA and Rheinmetall Waiting for Final Approval

BRISBANE, Australia (BulgarianMilitary.com) – The largest Australian privately-owned company supplying weapons, ammunition and technical support to commercial, military and law enforcement markets NIOA announced on 19th October 2018 today that the Federal Government would support a proposal for the establishment of an advanced $60 Million forging…

State-Owned Military Plants in the Competition for the Overhaul of the Bulgarian Air Force’s Mi-17 and Mi-24V

SOFIA, Bulgaria, (BulgarianMilitary.com) - According to the information and documentation, published on the Bulgaria’s Defense Ministry website, related to the tender for the general overhaul of the Bulgarian Air Force’s Mi-17 transport and Mi-24V combat helicopters, it becomes clear that there are four competitors that have submitted documents for…

Comtech Announced a $9.1 Million Troposcatter Equipment Supply Contract

MELVILLE, N.Y., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com) – On 24th September 2018, Comtech Telecommunications Corp. announced the signing of a $9.1 Million troposcatter equipment supply contract. The contract has been awarded to the Orlando, Florida-based subsidiary of the company, Comtech Systems, Inc., which is part of Comtech’s Government Solutions…

The US Air Force Awarded Boeing a $2.9 Billion Contract

EVERETT, Wash., the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 12 September 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Boeing On 10 September 2018 the U.S. Air Force awarded Boeing a $2.9 billion contract for 18 KC-46A tanker aircraft, spares, support equipment, spare engines and wing air refuelling pod kits. With the new fourth production lot, the company…

Radar Orders at $3.5 Million Received by RADA

NETANYA, Israel (BulgarianMilitary.com), 7 September 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: RADA The Israeli company RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. announced on Monday, 3 September 2018, that the company has received new radar orders, including for its advanced eCHR radar, at the amount of $3.5 million for a U.S. military customer,…

Boeing Receives a $805 million MQ-25 Contract from the US Navy

ST. LOUIS, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 31 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Eric Shindelbower, Boeing/ Boeing’s MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueller Yesterday Boeing announced that the company has received a $805 million MQ-25 Contract from the U.S. Navy. Under the contract Boeing will build the U.S. Navy’s first operational…

BAE Systems Receives a $146.3 Million Contract to Modernize USS Gettysburg

NORFOLK, Virginia, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 29 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: BAE Systems/the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64) The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a $146.3 million contract for the modernization of the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg (CG 64), learned BulgarianMilitary.com Read…

Debts of Avionams at about BGN 15 Million Are on Sale

SOFIA, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), 23 August 2018, Editor: Bm Team, Photo credit: en.wikipedia.org/Bulgarian Air Force Mi-17 Non-serviced credit debts at the amount of about BGN 15 million of Avionams will be put on 24 August (Friday) on sale by auction with secret bidding by the assignees of the Corporate Commercial Bank AD which went…

US Army Awards Comtech $32.5 Million Contract for Manpack Satellite Terminals Delivery

MELVILLE, N.Y., the U.S. (BulgarianMilitary.com), 15 August 2018, Editor: Stanislava Georgieva, Photo credit: U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jenni L. Deylius On 13 August, Comtech Telecommunications Corp. has made an announcement that in the period of company’s fourth quarter of the fiscal 2018, the group Command and Control Technologies, part…

Leonardo DRS Receives Additional $13 Million to Continue Its Work on a C-UAV System

WASHINGTON, the USA (BulgarianMilitary.com), 2 August 2018, Editor: Galina Zdravkova, Photo credit: Leonardo DRS/A M-ATV equipped with Leonardo DRS' MLIDS, developed to disable or destroy enemy drones In the context of the quickly developing UAV technologies nowadays, an additional $13 million has been granted to Leonardo DRS in order the…

About € 4 Million Is Invested by Opticoelectron in 2017

PANAGYURISHTE, Bulgaria (BulgarianMilitary.com), June 29, 2018, Author: Boyko Nikolov, Picture: Hristo Elkin Interesting indices and positive attitudes in the investment policy showed the general annual report of the companies in the structure of Opticoelectron Group JSCo during the last year. About € 4 million has been invested during the 12…

Oshkosh Defense Announces Two Orders Totalling $235.2 Million

OSHKOSH (Wisconsin, the USA), May 25, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova, Photo: Wikipedia The tactical vehicle manufacturer, Oshkosh Defense, announced on 23rd May 2018 that it was awarded two delivery orders at the total amount of $235.2 million from the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM). The scope of the agreement includes…

Lockheed Martin Awarded BAE Systems a $100 Million+ Contract

LONDON (United Kingdom), May 23, 2018, Author: Bm News Team, Photo: BAE Systems The global security and aerospace company, Lockheed Martin, has awarded BAE Systems a contract exceeding the amount of $100 million. The duties of BAE Systems under the contract include maintenance and replacement of the F-35 Lightning II fighter aircraft electronic…

Lockheed Martin Has Been Awarded a GMLRS Contract

DALLAS (the USA), May 11, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo: Lockheed Martin On 7th May 2018, the American global aerospace, defence, security and advanced technologies company, Lockheed Martin, announced that the company has been awarded a U.S. $828 million not-to-exceed contract by the U.S. Army for Lot 13 production of GMLRS (Guided…

Serco Inc. Has Been Awarded a $232 Million NESS Contract Vehicle

HERNDON (VA, the USA), May 3, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova, Photo: Serco Serco Inc., the North America division of Serco Group Plc., one of the global leading service companies, has been awarded an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) contract for life cycle maintenance, acquisition and integration support for Anti-Terrorism/Force…

Optix Has Sold Part of Its Assets to American Optics

PANAGYURISHTE (Bulgaria), March 20, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo by Bm In the end of 2017, the Bulgarian company OPTIX JSC (based in the town of Panagyurishte) sold part of its assets to the Canadian company American Optics Inc. – a manufacturer and distributor of rigid and flexible endoscope optics, reported the Bulgarian weekly…

WFEL’s First Tranche for the Australian Land 155 Project Is a Fact

CHESHIRE (United Kingdom), March 07, 2018, Author: Galina Zdravkova (Bm), Photo by WFEL On 6th March, WFEL, the established world leader in design, manufacturing, and supply of rapidly-deployable tactical military bridging, announced that they have completed the first delivery of bridges for the Australian Defence Force (ADF) under the Land 155…

On 5th February OPTIX Opens a New Investment Area

PANAGYURISHTE (Bulgaria), February 01, 2018, Author: Editorial Team (Bm), Photo: Pia-news.com This year the Company puts accent on the restoration of a tradition for the citizens of the town of Panagyurishte The shooting complex “OPTIX” is a long-expected project for the team of the Company that will be able to test, in this new complex,…

USA Approved a Possibility for Sale of F-35 to Belgium

WASHINGTON (USA), January 20, 2018, Author: Editorial team (Bm), Photo: Wired The US State Department announced that they had approved the possibility for selling 34 Lockheed Martin aircrafts F-35 for the needs of the defence capabilities of Belgium. The amount of the transaction is $6.53 billion. If the transaction is realized, Belgium will be…

Patria signs contract for mid-life upgrade of Hamina Class fast attack craft

PANAGYURISHTE (Bulgaria), January 04, 2018, Author: Boyko Nikolov (Bm), Photo: Pinterest Patria has signed an agreement with the Finnish Defence Forces on the mid-life upgrade and overhaul of the Finnish Defence Forces’ Hamina Class fast attack craft. The procurement is part of the Naval Capability Development Programme, based on which the…

Hungarian military to purchase transport aircraft

(PAN EUROPEAN NETWORKS) (Photo by Russian Helicopters) - Lt. Gen. Tibor Benkő, the chief of Hungary’s General Staff of the Armed Forces, has unveiled plans to acquire three transport aircraft and a further three planes. The planned procurements are part of the country’s Zrinyi 2026 military development programme. Hungarian Defence Minister…

Patria delivers a new version of AMV vehicle to Slovakia

The Slovak and Finnish Ministries of Defence have agreed on a joint 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) development programme, and Patria has been selected to deliver a new prototype version of AMVXP 8x8 vehicle as part of the programme. The selected industrial partners are Konstrukta Defence a.s. (prime contractor), Patria Land Systems Oy…

Romania is Preparing to Buy a US Missile Defense System for USD 3.9 Billion

(Source: Novinite.com | Photo: BreakingDefense.com) The Romanian Defense Ministry presented for public discussion the bill for the purchase of 7 systems for PRO Patriot from the US totaling USD 3.9 billion, Romanian media reported, quoted sega. The first system had to be bought this year. Arms must be paid before delivery. Contracts for the…

Lithuania to Receive Kongsberg NASAMS

Today, the Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Lithuania awarded Kongsberg a contract worth €109 million (approx. NOK1.000 million) to supply NASAMS (Norwegian Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System). Lithuania announced 21 October 2016 an agreement with the Norwegian Ministry of Defence on procurement of NASAMS components; today’s…

Bulgaria 2016 military goods exports at 1.015 billion euro

The Parliament in Sofia passed the 2016 Report of the Interdepartmental Commission for Export Control and Nonproliferation of Weapons for Mass Destruction at the Minister of Economy. Last year the Commission issued 595 permissions/certificates for export and transfer of goods related to defense from the territory of the Republic of…

Export of Bulgarian Weapons Increased by Almost 60% After Conflicts in the Middle East

Conflicts in the Middle East have increased the export of Bulgarian weapons by almost 60% in 2016, reaching record levels not seen since the end of Communism. According to official data, our country has exported goods worth more than € 1 billion in 2016, compared with € 642 million in 2015 and € 402 million in 2014. Major buyers of Bulgarian…

Boeing receives $3.2B US Army contract for Apache sales to Saudi Arabia

The contract modification calls for full-rate production of new and existing AH-64E Apache helicopters and will be overseen by the U.S. Army Contracting Command, Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. The project will be carried out at Boeing’s Mesa, Arizona, facility, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2022. Defense News' land warfare…