International Acquisition

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[The Diplomat @Diplomat_APAC]

India on Thursday said it would ramp up its production of military equipment, including helicopters, tank engines, missiles and airborne early warning systems, to offset any potential shortfall from its main supplier Russia. https://t.co/77tMqXHKmR

[The Diplomat @Diplomat_APAC]

The United States, United Kingdom, and Australia announced Tuesday they will work together via the recently created security alliance known as AUKUS to develop hypersonic missiles. https://t.co/Jcn5Ge2c2g

[Navy Recognition @NavyRecognition]

#Leonardo delivers the first two #NH90 NFH #Naval #helicopter to #Qatar

https://t.co/NPphc4Ixjo

[Livefist @livefist]

Great shots just in of the @IndianNavy’s first MH-60 Romeos with their inaugural crew during flights with the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron–41 (HSM 41), including day and night deck landing qualifications onboard a @USNavy destroyer.

[Stars and Stripes @starsandstripes]

A new $7.5 billion submarine base, at either Brisbane, Newcastle or Port Kembla, will support nuclear-powered submarines that Australia plans to acquire under the AUKUS defense pact, said Prime Minister Scott Morrison
https://t.co/DRv9lQ3kEb

[Foreign Policy @ForeignPolicy]

The Biden administration has delayed rolling out its national security and defense strategies amid the monthlong war between Russia and Ukraine, suddenly shifting focus from a U.S. defense strategy that had eyes on China.
https://t.co/t89UiootW8

[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Germany is considering purchasing anti-missile defense systems. Options include the U.S. THAAD system and the Israeli Arrow 3 system.

https://t.co/ypR5zi9Sil

[Lockheed Martin Canada @LMCanadaNews]

We are honoured that the Government of Canada selected the F-35 to move into the Finalization Phase of the competitive process, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Canadian industry to deliver and sustain the #F35 for the @RCAF_ARC. #StrongSecureEngaged

[Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar]

.@SecDef: We will continue to provide defensive assistance that bolsters Ukraine’s capacity to defend its sovereignty and territory.

[Security Assistance Monitor @SAMonitorOrg]

Good analysis from experts @SIPRIorg @PWezeman on the current conflict in Ukraine & implications for arms sales. https://t.co/4Jbozlss0K

[The Aviationist @TheAviationist]

Canada Selects The F-35 And Enters Into Negotiations With Lockheed Martin For 88 Stealth Jets: https://t.co/1Bhl7CPVbY

[Frank Slijper now only @frankslijper.bsky.social @FrankSlijper]

Greg Kausner, until last month acting US undersecretary of defense for acquisition, has since started as head of global defense for Anduril.
https://t.co/HqQZ7Zyerd

[Team Luftwaffe @Team_Luftwaffe]

Seit dem 24.02.2022 hat die @A330_MMU > 50 Luftbetankungsmissionen ✈️durchgeführt & mehr als zwei Millionen Liter Kraftstoff an > 250 Jets der @NATO Partner abgegeben. Weitere Infos in u.a. Artikel.
@GermanyNATO
@bundeswehrInfo
@NATO_AIRCOM
@EATC_

https://t.co/Rhn7pOziQQ

[Army Recognition @ArmyRecognition]

#AustralianDepartmentofDefence selects #Boeing #InsituIntegrator tactical #UAV

https://t.co/ROCefPOevg

[Air Recognition @AirRecognition]

#Boeing and #Airbus Helicopters sign strategic #H47 #Chinook partnership to support #GermanArmy STH requirements

https://t.co/hL4scgKfEI

[Army Recognition @ArmyRecognition]

#Sweden to provide another batch of 5000 #AT4 #antitank #rocket #weapons to #Ukraine https://t.co/Z8V97a5q1c

[Royal Norwegian Air Force @Luftforsvaret]

American B-52 strategic bomber followed by Norwegian F-35s during a planned trainingmission over Bardufoss and Cold Response. The Bomber Task Force missions have developed into a very good and important collaboration, were we plan and execute together with allies and partners.

[BCIU @BCIU]

Thank you to Mr. Mike Miller, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Defense Trade, @StateDept, for briefing our members on a range of important topics including the ongoing efforts surrounding U.S. security assistance to #Ukraine.

[War on the Rocks @WarOnTheRocks]

"I have only become more skeptical of AUKUS since it was announced." https://t.co/cgL23NZH6W

[War on the Rocks @WarOnTheRocks]

Turkish exports could force Washington to deal with the negative repercussion of an arms deal with which it was not involved. https://t.co/oMA3OgSipL