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Sweden orders more Black Hawk helicopters
The Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract for the acquisition of twelve additional Helicopter 16 units, known globally as the Sikorsky UH-60M Black Hawk.
Helicopter 16 has been a critical component of the Swedish Armed Forces since its initial acquisition in 2011, with an original order of fifteen units.
Netherlands Becomes Fifth International Customer of JASSM-ER Missiles
U.S. and Dutch officials a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LoA) agreement for the purchase of Lockheed Martin's (NYSE: LMT) Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile Extended Range (JASSM-ER). With this agreement, the Netherlands becomes JASSM's fifth international customer.
Boeing Offers CH-47 Chinook for Poland's Heavy Transport Helicopter Needs
Boeing [NYSE: BA] is offering the CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift helicopter to Poland. The announcement was made at the annual MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition where Boeing is highlighting advanced defense systems, capabilities and services.
“The Chinook has been a key part of the European defense and humanitarian relief missions for more than five decades and would enhance Poland’s cooperation with allied forces, and support the country’s defense needs,” said Tim Flood, senior director, International Business Development for Europe and Americas. “In addition, the Chinook would deliver additional benefits to Poland through job creation, economic growth and greater autonomy for the Polish defense industry.”
The CH-47F Block II is the newest iteration of the Chinook, providing increased lift and range. Chinook Block II is a modernized and ready now solution that provides increased operational flexibility, improved performance, and enhanced survivability. It builds upon the proven capabilities of the CH-47 Chinook, offering an upgraded platform that meets the capability that militaries need today and serves as a strong foundation for affordable future upgrades.
An episode of the military parade of the Republic of Cyprus, which took place on October 1. This day marks the independence of Cyprus from British rule on August 16, 1960, which was guaranteed by Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom. A military parade was held in Nicosia, the event was attended by all members of the political, ecclesiastical and military administrations of the country. The military parade featured a modernized T-80U tank, a Buk M1-2 SAM, a BMP-3, a Tor M1-2 SAM of Russian manufacture. AMX30B2 tank and a VAB armored personnel carrier of French manufacture. A 155-mm self-propelled howitzer NORA-B52K1 and an armored vehicle BOV M16 Miloš of Serbian manufacture. Greek Leonidas-2 IFVs and other military equipment of the Republic of Cyprus.
