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PAC-2 missiles have been in MBDA Germany's portfolio (ex DASA-Dornier) for a while now.
I'm not sure if the Americans have also sold a licence for the better PAC-3 missile, though.
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I'm not sure if the Americans have also sold a licence for the better PAC-3 missile, though.
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MBDA is the largest European missile manufacturer Taurus is also built by them.
A new production line dedicated to Patriot missiles is currently set up in Bavaria.
www.handelsblatt.com
The contract for 123 pieces of Schwerer Waffenträger Infanterie (Heavy Weapons Carrier Infantry) was signed.
They are going to be supplied from Rheinmetall Australia and equipped with the lance turret.
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A new production line dedicated to Patriot missiles is currently set up in Bavaria.
Handelsblatt
The contract for 123 pieces of Schwerer Waffenträger Infanterie (Heavy Weapons Carrier Infantry) was signed.
They are going to be supplied from Rheinmetall Australia and equipped with the lance turret.
Schwerer Waffenträger Infanterie löst Wiesel ab: Beschaffungsvertrag mit Australien unterzeichnet
Koblenz/Berlin/Canberra (ots) - In einer digitalen "signing ceremony" wurde heute die Beschaffung von insgesamt 123 neuen "Schweren Waffenträgern Infanterie" (sWaTrg Inf)...
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The Luftwaffe will get 15 EF Typhoons EK (electronic combat)
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They will be equipped with a SAAB AREXIS system controlled by a HELSING developed AI. This AI will automatically evaluate the EM spectrum and coordinate and execute counter measures.
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Helsing also develops the AI for the FCAS.
Germany Is Buying the Typhoon-EK Fighter for Electronic Warfare Wizardry
Unfortunately, it’s missing pages in its spell book.
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They will be equipped with a SAAB AREXIS system controlled by a HELSING developed AI. This AI will automatically evaluate the EM spectrum and coordinate and execute counter measures.
Helsing on LinkedIn: Helsing AI selected for Eurofighter upgrade Helsing and its partner Saab… | 11 comments
Helsing AI selected for Eurofighter upgrade Helsing and its partner Saab Germany have been selected to equip the Luftwaffe’s Eurofighter with AI-based… | 11 comments on LinkedIn
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The Norwegian Government is proposing to parliament a historic increase in defence spending with 600 billion kroner over the next 12 years, from this year to 2036 (approx. 60 billion USD). It is a historic boost for the Armed Forces. All services of the Norwegian Armed Forces will be strengthened, with more personnel and new capabilities.
‘Providing security for the people of Norway is the Government’s most fundamental task. We need a defence that is fit for purpose in the emerging security environment. This plan represents a historic boost in defence spending, and involves a significant strengthening of all branches of the Armed Forces’, says Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The Norwegian Government propose to spend a total of NOK 1624 billion on Norway’s defence over the next twelve years, until 2036. By then, the defence budget will be almost twice as large as it is today, measured in real value.
‘Norway is a maritime nation with a strong maritime legacy. The Government commits to strengthening the Navy, with new frigates, submarines and other vessels. The plan also involves a robust air defence package, including Norway’s first long-range air defence system. We will also strengthen the land forces by expanding the Army from one to three brigades and increasing the Home Guard to a total of 45,000 soldiers’, Støre says.
‘As our security environment is deteriorating, we need to spend more on and pay more attention to defence and preparedness. Norway is in a unique position to take action. Our model of securing income for society from our natural resources, enable us to increase national security spending, without a cut in people’s public services’, says Minister of Finance, Trygve Slagsvold Vedum. He adds: ‘Our proposed defence investments will benefit the whole country in several ways. When we spend so much on defence, it must be in a way which creates Norwegian jobs and investments.’
The Government will prioritise the following main areas:
‘Providing security for the people of Norway is the Government’s most fundamental task. We need a defence that is fit for purpose in the emerging security environment. This plan represents a historic boost in defence spending, and involves a significant strengthening of all branches of the Armed Forces’, says Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre.
The Norwegian Government propose to spend a total of NOK 1624 billion on Norway’s defence over the next twelve years, until 2036. By then, the defence budget will be almost twice as large as it is today, measured in real value.
‘Norway is a maritime nation with a strong maritime legacy. The Government commits to strengthening the Navy, with new frigates, submarines and other vessels. The plan also involves a robust air defence package, including Norway’s first long-range air defence system. We will also strengthen the land forces by expanding the Army from one to three brigades and increasing the Home Guard to a total of 45,000 soldiers’, Støre says.
‘As our security environment is deteriorating, we need to spend more on and pay more attention to defence and preparedness. Norway is in a unique position to take action. Our model of securing income for society from our natural resources, enable us to increase national security spending, without a cut in people’s public services’, says Minister of Finance, Trygve Slagsvold Vedum. He adds: ‘Our proposed defence investments will benefit the whole country in several ways. When we spend so much on defence, it must be in a way which creates Norwegian jobs and investments.’
The Government will prioritise the following main areas:
- Improve the current defence structure: Improve current and critical deficiencies, including an increase in stocks of munitions and materiel, maintain buildings and important infrastructure, increase reception capacity for allied reinforcements and employ more people.
- Invest in the people of the Armed Forces: Before 2036, the Government plans for around 4,600 more conscripts, 13,700 more reservists and 4,600 more employees, and a major boost in competence.
- A strong maritime package: The Navy will get a minimum of five new frigates with anti-submarine helicopters, at least five new submarines, and a standardised vessel class of up to ten large and eighteen smaller vessels. In terms of money, the strengthening of the Navy is the largest investment in this long-term plan.
- More and improved air defence: The Government will purchase long-range air defence systems to protect against short-range ballistic missiles. In addition, the quantity of the existing NASAMS air defence will be doubled, which will be upgraded to improve protection against drones and missiles. Both the Air Force and the Army will receive more systems, and the current air defence systems will be updated.
- Stronger Army and Home Guard: The Army is being developed from one to three brigades, one in the northernmost county Finnmark, one in Troms, and a new Brigade South. Investments will follow on long-range precision firepower, additional combat vehicles, air defence, and helicopters for the Army and special forces. The Home Guard will increase to a total of 45,000 soldiers and with improved capabilities.
- Improve situational awareness: Increase the ability to create situational awareness with more surveillance, presence, and control in our surrounding areas, through the use of new vessels and the expansion of satellite and drone capabilities.
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