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German warplanes will start tracking Russian submarines off Scotland coast as part of UK-Germany defence pact

A "landmark" pact between London and Berlin will also pave the way for a German defence company to open an artillery gun barrel factory in Britain which will create more than 400 jobs.

news.sky.com

 

[PEMM]

Significant added capability for Finnish Air Force.

Finland to acquire AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles for its F-35 fighters

Finland’s Minister of Defense authorizes the purchase of AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles for F-35 Lightning II fighters.

Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen authorized the Finnish Defense Forces on October 23, 2024, to purchase Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile-Extended Range (AARGM-ER) missiles. The missiles, to be procured by the Finnish Defense Forces Logistics Command, will enhance the survivability of the F-35 multirole fighter operating under the threat of adversary ground-based long-range air defense systems. The AGM-88G AARGM-ER missiles will be used with the Finnish Air Force’s F-35A multirole fighter, replacing the capabilities of the F/A-18 Hornet.

The procurement includes missiles, software, spare parts, accessories, manuals and documentation, transportation services, as well as manufacturer and supplier training, repair and support services in 2024-2031, as set out in the Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA). The missile system will be delivered in accordance with the service introduction schedule for the Finnish Air Force’s F-35A multirole fighters.

Northrop Grumman AARGM-ER

The AGM-88G AARGM-ER represents a new type of capability for the Defense Forces that has not been procured before by Finland. The missiles to be purchased are part of the weapons included in the F-35A fighter acquisition package. The need for the capability achieved with Northrop Grumman’s AARGM-ER missiles was recognized during the bidding phase of the HX Program, and the request for authorization to procure the 150 missiles was submitted to the U.S. Government in 2018. The U.S. Congress authorized the sale of the missiles to Finland in the fall of 2023, in a deal valued at $500 million. Finland is one of the first countries outside the United States to be authorized to sell AGM-88G AARGM-ER missiles.

Finland to acquire AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles for its F-35 fighters

Finland's Minister of Defense authorizes the purchase of AARGM-ER anti-radiation missiles for F-35 Lightning II fighters. Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen

aviacionline.com

 

[muck]

@Mike1976

Have you by any chance read anything in Dutch media about what's going on at Damen's? On this side of the Rhine, the media say that the German F126 frigate programme has become heavily delayed (with no work having taken place during the past six months) because Damen struggles to come up with technical drawings. Apparently, it's some sort of data corruption issue which prevents them from distributing their construction plans to the programme's various subcontractors?

 

[Mike1976]

@Mike1976

Have you by any chance read anything in Dutch media about what's going on at Damen's? On this side of the Rhine, the media say that the German F126 frigate programme has become heavily delayed (with no work having taken place during the past six months) because Damen struggles to come up with technical drawings. Apparently, it's some sort of data corruption issue which prevents them from distributing their construction plans to the programme's various subcontractors?

Nope, nothing.

 

[Mike1976]

@Mike1976

Have you by any chance read anything in Dutch media about what's going on at Damen's? On this side of the Rhine, the media say that the German F126 frigate programme has become heavily delayed (with no work having taken place during the past six months) because Damen struggles to come up with technical drawings. Apparently, it's some sort of data corruption issue which prevents them from distributing their construction plans to the programme's various subcontractors?

The last two things I read was that on 4th June the keel was laid for the first ship and on the 19th an order was placed for two additional ships. Nothing about problems back then.