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Latest: Poland's military modernisation agenda has continued with the approval of multibillion-dollar missile agreements as the country attempts to demonstrate its commitment to defence amid regional tensions. Warsaw has remained steadfast in its military procurement spree which has shown no sign of slowing down. In the latest update, the US has authorised three separate FMS missile agreements for Poland, amounting to more than US$3.5 billion. One of the request Poland sent to the US included the purchase of up to 821 AGM-158B-2 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range (JASSM-ER) All-Up-Rounds. When compared to the base JASSM, the ER increment has a more fuel-efficient engine, greater fuel capacity and adds 2.5 times the standoff range at greater than 500nm (926km). To put this into context, the distance between Warsaw and Belarus' capital Minsk is about 550km, while Kaliningrad is about 380km from Warsaw. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Poland has significantly ramped up its defence spending. Other major procurement deals included armed Black Hawk and Apache attack helicopters, long-range air defence systems, HIMARS for $10 billion and various land platforms.

In the 1990s, the Pakistani military began leveraging its defence industry entities to drive arms exports, albeit, as a secondary goal behind the primary objective of supporting domestic requirements. Nonetheless, by setting up recurring events like the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) and organizations like Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS), Pakistan built the commercial venues and infrastructure for marketing and selling arms. To date, these efforts have not generated the export volumes Pakistan initially anticipated, and big-ticket orders were few and far between. However, despite the lack of traction up to this point, wider shifts across military technology and doctrine could create lucrative niches for the Pakistani defence industry. Read More: https://lnkd.in/devMbRZP Bilal Khan Quwa

NATO partners are already realizing the benefits of bundled, multi-national procurement of Patriot missiles through NSPA, including the economies that offer greater affordability and the pre-negotiated contracting framework that shortens the acquisition timeline. As a result, not only can we better support the air defense missile inventories for these European partners, but also strengthen industrial cooperation, their interoperability, and their contribution to an essential NATO mission. #RTX #Raytheon #Patriot #IAMD #NATO

Diehl Defence, a world-leading supplier of air-launched guided missile systems, and Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), manufacturer and aircraft authority of the FA-50 series and KF-21 combat aircraft, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purpose of intensifying their integration and marketing efforts, addressing IRIS-T potential on FA-50 and KF-21 aircraft.   The purpose of the agreement is the joint goal to integrate the IRIS-T missile into FA-50/T-50 and KF-21 Block II aircraft. This confirms the intention of both companies to investigate the potential for cooperation, as previously announced in an earlier agreement, signed during ADEX 2021. Diehl Defence and KAI have worked together for a number of years by now, combining Diehl Defence’s experience and capabilities in the field of development, production and integration of missile systems with KAI’s track record with successfully launching and managing military aircraft programs. The collaboration began in 2017 with the start of the integration of IRIS-T into the KF-21 Block I fighter. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dK6_SF7m #DiehlDefence #KAI #SouthKorea #defence #aerospace #military #weapon #missile #IRIST #FA50 #KF21 #fighter

The Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) and the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI) unveiled new defense systems and signed cooperation agreements with foreign defense companies at the World Defense Show in Riyadh between 4-8/2/2024. 🔗 → https://lnkd.in/d2NeWGDY WDS 2024 provided an opportunity to catalog and analyze SAMI’s and GAMI’s progress in localizing defense technology in the Kingdom in line with Vision 2030. The key points provided in the following In-depth report include: -Major military capabilities displayed by SAMI at WDS -Assessment of progress in drone production and localization -Plans for ground vehicles -Progress in the aerospace industry -THAAD localization -GAMI’s signed agreements with foreign defense companies SAMI General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI)

EU supports the joint procurement of IRIS-T SLM with Project JAMIE   The EU Commission has approved the funding of 5 multinational projects to promote more efficient procurement of defence equipment between EU member states. The #JAMIE (Joint Air Missile Defence Initiative in Europe) project is one of the projects chosen to strengthen European air defence capabilities. This initiative supports the joint procurement of the fully interoperable IRIS-T SLM air defence system by the EU member states Germany, Slovenia, Austria, Latvia, Estonia and Bulgaria. As part of the #EDIRPA (European Defence Industry Reinforcement through common Procurement Act), the project receives funding of 60 million euros.   The successful deployment with high effectiveness of the IRIS-T SLM systems in Ukraine underlines the importance of this modern system for #European air defence in the medium-range layer. #diehldefence #irist

🤝 Just announced – Lithuania acquires more NASAMS air defence We have signed a contract with the Ministry of National Defence in the Republic of Lithuania for the delivery of more NASAMS air defence systems. The EUR 193 million contract will provide Lithuania with the latest technology and increased air defence capabilities. As part of the contract, Lithuania will also upgrade parts of the NASAMS equipment the country acquired in 2017. The acquisition follows the orders placed in December 2023 to increase the number of NASAMS fire units providing Lithuania with the most modern and advanced air defence system. “KONGSBERG sees increased demand from existing NASAMS users to upgrade and expand their NASAMS assets. The NASAMS system is an important defence capacity given the geopolitical situation in the world. The contract with Lithuania also strengthens the country's partnership with NATO,” said Eirik Lie, President of Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. Previously, Lithuania’s Ministry of Defence has purchased NASAMS missile launchers for donation to Ukraine, where the system has contributed to the protection of people and critical infrastructure. 🔗 Read the press release here: https://brnw.ch/21wNrBV #NASAMS #AirDefenceSystems #ProtectingPeopleandPlanet

Building up Canada’s defence capabilities must also include building up our defence industrial base. Reliable defence supply chains are important. When we need ammunition or equipment, we need it urgently, and a reliable supply chain is imperative to making this happen. That’s why, over the next 20 years, we’ll invest to: ➡ sustain military equipment so the Canadian Armed Forces can preserve its ability to deploy on operations ➡ accelerate the establishment of new artillery ammunition production capacity in Canada, and invest in a strategic supply of ammunition ➡ support Canadian entrepreneurs in developing innovative technologies critical to our defence through our participation in the NATO Innovation Fund Learn more about how we’ll build a stronger innovative industrial base in Our North, Strong and Free: A Renewed Vision for Canada’s Defence. https://lnkd.in/euRRXeWk #WellEquipped

Strengthening Lithuania’s Defence Industry: Rheinmetall Agreement Signed 🌟   Minister of Economy and Innovation Aušrinė Armonaitė has agreed with Rheinmetall, a German military industry giant, to expand in Lithuania. This large-scale project will enhance national defence capabilities with over €180 million in investment and create at least 150 new jobs. The factory is anticipated to produce tens of thousands of ammunition units annually, addressing critical defence requirements.   The Rheinmetall factory in Lithuania is crucial for our country defence needs, ensuring continuous access to essential weapons and ammunition. Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger expressed gratitude for the partnership, highlighting their commitment to national and international security.   🔒 This initiative underscores Lithuania’s dedication to a safer and more advanced future.   #Lithuania #DefenceIndustry #Rheinmetall #LithuaniaCoCreate #CoCreateSolutions   More: https://lnkd.in/gGwQx7MC  

Raytheon secures $478 Million NATO contract for GEM-T missiles Tom Laliberty, president of Land and Air Defense Systems at Raytheon, highlighted the benefits of this multi-national procurement approach, noting the economic advantages and faster acquisition timelines enabled by the pre-negotiated NSPA framework. This deal not only bolsters the missile inventories of participating European nations but also enhances NATO’s interoperability and cooperative defence capabilities. https://hubs.la/Q02L462v0