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Apparently they suffer from low maintenance and sometimes as usual in the Bundeswehr only 3 out of 8 were available. And they allegedly spent 1 billion in repairs.
But the Bundeswehr maintains stuff to death often.
Hopefully they can still soldier on for some time.
The billion €s must have gone somewhere.
But the Bundeswehr maintains stuff to death often.
Hopefully they can still soldier on for some time.
The billion €s must have gone somewhere.
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Only two of the German P-3's are airworthy. They suffered from undocumented wingcracks when bought, but the planned re-winging had to be cancelled after a fire destroyed a contractor's storehouse along with replacement wings for several aircraft.
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Britain’s Commandos to get new assault rifles
Britain’s elite Royal Marine Commando Forces will be stealthier and deadlier thanks to a new assault rifle.
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The British Navy has landed an HCMC drone on the deck of the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales for the first time. The British HCMC transport drone, created by W Autonomous Systems, was used to land on the aircraft carrier. HCMC drones are equipped with a new autopilot system that does not require the presence of an operator. The HCMC UAV is capable of transporting a payload weighing 100 kg over a distance of up to 1000 kilometers in difficult weather conditions. The HCMC drone can land on unprepared runways and requires a runway of just 150 meters to land and take off, which is just over half the length of the decks of Britain's Queen Elizabeth-class aircraft carriers. In the future, these UAVs will be used to deliver supplies to the British carrier strike group, replacing the helicopters currently used for this purpose. The Merlin and Wildcat helicopters themselves will be used for their main tasks - detecting submarines or enemy ships.
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The planned Royal Danish Navy 'Arctic frigate' replacement, for the ageing Thetis class ocean patrol frigates - a design study by OSK. 125 m, 6,000 tons, VLS, (76 mm) gun, Phalanx CIWS and helicopter deck.
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Denmark’s first four Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II aircraft arrived home at Fighter Wing Skrydstrup in southern Jutland.
The stealth aircraft came from the Azores, where they stopped over shortly after crossing the Atlantic from their base in the United States.
This comes after the nation announced the allocation of $20.5 billion over the next decade to strengthen its defense and security.
https://www.lockheedmartin.com/f35/news-and-features/denmark-first-f35-arrive.html
The stealth aircraft came from the Azores, where they stopped over shortly after crossing the Atlantic from their base in the United States.
This comes after the nation announced the allocation of $20.5 billion over the next decade to strengthen its defense and security.
https://www.lockheedmartin.com/f35/news-and-features/denmark-first-f35-arrive.html
A Norwegian F-35 landed on a Finnish highway for the first time. On Thursday, September 21st, an important event took place in the history of Norwegian aviation. For the first time, two Norwegian F-35As landed on a highway in Tervo in eastern Finland. The planes landed at around 15:00 Norwegian time after participating in joint exercise Baana 23 with Finnish F-18s. American F-35Bs have landed on highways in the past, but this is the first time the F-35A has done so. Combat aircraft are vulnerable on the ground, so by being able to use small airfields and now highways, we are increasing our survivability in war,” Major General Rolf Volland, commander of the Norwegian Air Force, said in a press release. After the planes landed, they were refueled with the engines running. In March, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark signed an agreement on a joint Nordic Air Force. The future Nordic air defense will consist of more than 200 combat aircraft.
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Portugal Acquires Germany's Fleet of P-3C Orion Patrol Aircraft
The Air Force has acquired the entire inventory of the P-3C fleet made available by the Federal Republic of Germany, consisting of six aircraft, Mid-Life...
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Germany has signed a deal to acquire the Israeli-made Arrow 3 hypersonic missile system that will become a key part of Europe’s defence against air attack.
The signing of the deal in Berlin on Thursday was a “historic day” for both countries, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said at a news conference alongside his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant.
Worth about $3.5bn (3.3 billion euros), the sale is the biggest ever deal for Israel’s military industry.
The Arrow 3 system would make “German air defence ready for the future”, Pistorius said.
Germany has led a push to bolster NATO’s air defences in Europe after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year, urging allies to buy deterrence systems together.
“We can see with the daily Russian attacks on Ukraine how important antiair defence is,” Pistorius said.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/28/germany-israel-sign-historic-3-5bn-missile-shield-deal#:~:text=Israel's%20defence%20minister%20hails%20'joining,80%20years%20after%20the%20Holocaust.
The signing of the deal in Berlin on Thursday was a “historic day” for both countries, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said at a news conference alongside his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant.
Worth about $3.5bn (3.3 billion euros), the sale is the biggest ever deal for Israel’s military industry.
The Arrow 3 system would make “German air defence ready for the future”, Pistorius said.
Germany has led a push to bolster NATO’s air defences in Europe after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine last year, urging allies to buy deterrence systems together.
“We can see with the daily Russian attacks on Ukraine how important antiair defence is,” Pistorius said.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2023/9/28/germany-israel-sign-historic-3-5bn-missile-shield-deal#:~:text=Israel's%20defence%20minister%20hails%20'joining,80%20years%20after%20the%20Holocaust.
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201 Falcões: Defending The Skies Of Portugal For 65 years
Squadron 201 Falcões of the Portuguese Air Force, based at Monte Real Air Base nº5, celebrates 65 years of operational activity. The Falcões Squadron
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The British Army received its first Archer 6×6 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) from Sweden on September 29.
The first of 14 Archers the UK purchased from Sweden arrived by roll-on, roll-off (RO-RO) ship at Marchwood Military Port on the UK's southern coast.
The government-to-government agreement signed in March will fill the gap left in the British Army's 155 mm close support capability by the UK's donation of 32 AS90 tracked SPHs to Ukraine.
The UK MoD said on its website that Archer was being procured as an interim solution to meet the UK's commitment to NATO's New Force Model (NFM).
https://euro-sd.com/2023/10/news/34479/uk-gets-first-archer-sph/
The first of 14 Archers the UK purchased from Sweden arrived by roll-on, roll-off (RO-RO) ship at Marchwood Military Port on the UK's southern coast.
The government-to-government agreement signed in March will fill the gap left in the British Army's 155 mm close support capability by the UK's donation of 32 AS90 tracked SPHs to Ukraine.
The UK MoD said on its website that Archer was being procured as an interim solution to meet the UK's commitment to NATO's New Force Model (NFM).
https://euro-sd.com/2023/10/news/34479/uk-gets-first-archer-sph/
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Finland’s 2024 defense budget is primed to include funds meant to strengthen the country’s 830-mile-long border with Russia as well as replenish military equipment and weapons supplied to Ukraine over the last two years.
The budget, which is on course to be ratified by the end of October, puts defense spending at about €6.2 billion (U.S. $6.6 billion) — a nearly 5% rise from 2023. The Defence Ministry approved the draft budget with amendments in September.
The elevated level of spending is directly linked to Finland’s accession to NATO as well as heightened tension in the region following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
The expected budget increases Finland’s defense spending to 2.3% of its gross domestic product, lifting it above NATO’s 2% goal for member states.
A border-reinforcement plan embedded in the 2024 budget includes the construction of 125 miles of so-called smart fencing supported by advanced sensors and drones operated by the Finnish Border Guard. The smart fence, erected at strategic points along the Finnish-Russian border, costs between $400 million and $500 million.
The budget also includes a $272 million reimbursement to the ministry to cover the cost of replacing military equipment and weapons donated to Ukraine. The formalized budget will provide the Finnish military with $1.6 billion to spend on materiel procurement in 2024.
Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen described the budget increase as “fundamental to national security and enhancing defense capability.”
The budget, which is on course to be ratified by the end of October, puts defense spending at about €6.2 billion (U.S. $6.6 billion) — a nearly 5% rise from 2023. The Defence Ministry approved the draft budget with amendments in September.
The elevated level of spending is directly linked to Finland’s accession to NATO as well as heightened tension in the region following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
The expected budget increases Finland’s defense spending to 2.3% of its gross domestic product, lifting it above NATO’s 2% goal for member states.
A border-reinforcement plan embedded in the 2024 budget includes the construction of 125 miles of so-called smart fencing supported by advanced sensors and drones operated by the Finnish Border Guard. The smart fence, erected at strategic points along the Finnish-Russian border, costs between $400 million and $500 million.
The budget also includes a $272 million reimbursement to the ministry to cover the cost of replacing military equipment and weapons donated to Ukraine. The formalized budget will provide the Finnish military with $1.6 billion to spend on materiel procurement in 2024.
Finnish Defence Minister Antti Häkkänen described the budget increase as “fundamental to national security and enhancing defense capability.”
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Italy has revealed plans to bolster its military with new tanks, drones, and anti-ship weapons.
A budget document released this week showed the country’s defence procurement budget will increase 43 percent by 2025.
The document lists 21 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) as one of Rome’s top priorities. The US-made HIMARS are expected to cost 137 million euros ($145 million) over the next seven years, with total military expenditures reaching 960 million euros ($1 billion).
A budget document released this week showed the country’s defence procurement budget will increase 43 percent by 2025.
The document lists 21 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) as one of Rome’s top priorities. The US-made HIMARS are expected to cost 137 million euros ($145 million) over the next seven years, with total military expenditures reaching 960 million euros ($1 billion).
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The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Kingdom of Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) for an estimated cost of $957.4 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today.
The Government of the United Kingdom has requested to buy three thousand (3,000) Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM), AGM-179A. Also included are dummy missiles; technical assistance; publications; integration support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is $957.4 million.
https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/united-kingdom-joint-air-ground-missiles-jagm
The Government of the United Kingdom has requested to buy three thousand (3,000) Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM), AGM-179A. Also included are dummy missiles; technical assistance; publications; integration support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The total estimated program cost is $957.4 million.
https://www.dsca.mil/press-media/major-arms-sales/united-kingdom-joint-air-ground-missiles-jagm
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Britain’s Commandos to get new assault rifles
Britain’s elite Royal Marine Commando Forces will be stealthier and deadlier thanks to a new assault rifle.
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Building on the strong international NATO cooperation, as well as strategic bi-lateral defence ties between Denmark and the Netherlands, DALO signed an agreement with COMMIT for the acquisition of five Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radars (GM200 MM/C).
Forces face both traditional threats and new threats such as drone warfare. Fast and early detection is key to staying one-step ahead and protecting valuable assets. Today, modern Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles (UAVs) can defy detection by traditional radar systems and adversaries can exploit the low speed and coordinated attack capabilities of these aircraft to saturate the airspace in a conflict.
Designed for modern warfare, with operational excellence and military doctrine in mind, the GM200 MM/C from the Ground Master 200 family, provides simultaneous accurate detection, tracking and classification against all current and future threats, including drones. It offers radar operators with more time-on-target to gather as much information on incoming threats as possible thanks to new-generation 4D AESA technology*. The system automatically detects tracks, classifies aircraft, missiles, helicopters, multiple UAVs and RAM (Rockets, Artillery and Mortar), and is particularly suited to air surveillance, air defence and weapon locating.
In addition, the compact design of the GM200 MM/C provides ease of choice from fixed location mode to high mobility, very short deployment times and ease of transportation on any platform. It also benefits from the latest software defined radar technology, enabling future upgrades and capabilities expansion to manage the ever-evolving spectrum of changing threats and doctrines.
https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worl...marks-air-surveillance-and-defence-five-gm200
Building on the strong international NATO cooperation, as well as strategic bi-lateral defence ties between Denmark and the Netherlands, DALO signed an agreement with COMMIT for the acquisition of five Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact radars (GM200 MM/C).
Forces face both traditional threats and new threats such as drone warfare. Fast and early detection is key to staying one-step ahead and protecting valuable assets. Today, modern Autonomous Unmanned Vehicles (UAVs) can defy detection by traditional radar systems and adversaries can exploit the low speed and coordinated attack capabilities of these aircraft to saturate the airspace in a conflict.
Designed for modern warfare, with operational excellence and military doctrine in mind, the GM200 MM/C from the Ground Master 200 family, provides simultaneous accurate detection, tracking and classification against all current and future threats, including drones. It offers radar operators with more time-on-target to gather as much information on incoming threats as possible thanks to new-generation 4D AESA technology*. The system automatically detects tracks, classifies aircraft, missiles, helicopters, multiple UAVs and RAM (Rockets, Artillery and Mortar), and is particularly suited to air surveillance, air defence and weapon locating.
In addition, the compact design of the GM200 MM/C provides ease of choice from fixed location mode to high mobility, very short deployment times and ease of transportation on any platform. It also benefits from the latest software defined radar technology, enabling future upgrades and capabilities expansion to manage the ever-evolving spectrum of changing threats and doctrines.
https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/worl...marks-air-surveillance-and-defence-five-gm200
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Beginning in the second quarter of 2024, the German Army will raise a new armoured formation – 42nd Armoured Brigade – garrisoned in Vilnius and Kaunas, Lithuania. The core of this 4.800-strong unit will be formed by bataillons which recently transferred some of their equipment and provided training to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, namely 203rd Armour Battalion and 122nd Armoured Infantry Battalion. The brigade's third combat battalion will be provided by a German battalion garrisoned in the home country but deployed on six-month tours within the framwork of NATO's enhanced forward presence. For this build-up, Germany will acquire up to 100 additional Leopard 2 main battle tanks. Norway and the Netherlands have indicated their intenton to contribute troops as well. (Source 1, Source 2, in German)
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