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Poland To Acquire Three MQ-9B SkyGuardians From GA-ASI

Friday, December 20th, 2024

SAN DIEGO – 16 December 2024 – General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announces the sale of three MQ-9B SkyGuardian®Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems to the Polish Ministry of Defence. The MQ-9B is the newest model of RPA produced by GA-ASI, and will serve as the foundational intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) platform for Poland. The sale to Poland also includes two Certifiable Ground Control Stations (CGCS) and three years of GA-ASI’s SkyGuardian Global Support Solutions.

MQ-9B delivers exceptionally long endurance and range, with auto takeoff and landing under SATCOM-only control, and will be able to operate in unsegregated airspace using the GA-ASI-developed Detect and Avoid system.

“The purchase of MQ-9B SkyGuardian will deliver persistent multi-domain situational awareness, which is vital to Poland,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “SkyGuardian is a critical security tool and GA-ASI is proud to continue to build on its strong partnership withPoland.”

In 2022, Poland began operating MQ-9A Reapers as part of a lease agreement with GA-ASI. The success of those missions opened the door for the purchase of the MQ-9B aircraft.

The Polish National Defense Ministry said: “In the presence of Deputy Prime MinisterW?adys?aw Kosiniak-Kamysz, a contract was concluded for the supply of MQ-9B SkyGuardian unmanned reconnaissance systems, which will increase the capabilities of the Polish Armed Forces in the field of ISR.”

First customer deliveries of MQ-9B began in 2022 to the U.K. Royal Air Force. Contracts have also been signed with Belgium, Canada, the Japan Coast Guard, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Taiwan, India, and the U.S. Air Force in support of Special Operations Command. MQ-9B has additionally supported various U.S. Navy exercises this year, including Northern Edge, Integrated Battle Problem, and Group Sail.

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Combat Vehicle in Demand: Rheinmetall to Supply Ukraine with 20 More Marder Infantry Fighting Vehicles

Friday, December 20th, 2024

In December 2024, the Düsseldorf-based technology group Rheinmetall received an order to supply Ukraine with a further 20 Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles. Delivery is scheduled for the first half of 2025. The order is worth a mid-range double-digit million euro amount. The delivery will be financed by Germany. All in all, Rheinmetall has already supplied the Ukrainian armed forces with hundreds of Marder infantry fighting vehicles.

In the 1A3 version, the Marder is equipped with an additional laser rangefinder for efficient and precise target engagement. The first 20 combat vehicles of this type were delivered by the Rheinmetall Group on behalf of the German government in March 2023. Further Marder deliveries followed, each time in double figures.

Rheinmetall began overhauling Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles from its company stocks at its own expense in spring 2022. Since then, the combat vehicles have been continuously repaired and delivered for their immediate deployment. The work is being carried out at the Group’s sites in Unterlüß and Kassel.

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German Parliament Approves the 3rd Option of the OCCAR Night Vision Contract Under which 25 000 Binoculars will be Provided Equipped with Photonis Image Intensifier Tubes

Thursday, December 19th, 2024

MÉRIGNAC, FRANCE – DECEMBER, 18th, 2024

– Germany confirms the exercise of the 3rd option of its OCCAR night vision contract with the Consortium Hensoldt Optronics / THEON providing enhanced night combat capability to the German Armed Forces

– In this framework, Exosens will provide the Consortium with Photonis 16mm image intensifier tubes, recognized as the European standard, widely used by European Armed Forces

– This contract, together with increased demand on its markets, strengthens Exosens’ visibility over the mid-term

– This OCCAR option 3 will be delivered mainly in 2025 and 2026. Therefore, Exosens will communicate early January its resulting 2025 guidance

The Defence Committee of the German parliament has approved a new addendum to the OCCAR contract today, exercising the 3rd consecutive option, ordering 25 000 binoculars equipped with Photonis image intensifier tubes, with an additional option of a similar size still available. The consortium of HENSOLDT Optronics GmBH and THEON SENSORS SA has been invited by OCCAR to sign the amendment on 20 December 2024 in Bonn, Germany.

The original contract for the production and in-service support of Binocular Night Vision Goggles (BNVG) with OCCAR was signed in July 2021. To date, 49 550 devices using Photonis 16 mm image intensifier tubes have already been contracted for supplying to the German and Belgian Armed Forces (note: 2 tubes per device). This additional addendum will include 25 000 binoculars to be delivered to Germany by 2026.

Photonis 4G and 4G+ image intensifiers have been selected by the armies of major European countries and NATO forces, who recognize the unique product performance of these products on the battlefield.

The Group will communicate early January 2025 its guidance for the 2025 fiscal year, which will incorporate the impact of this new contract.

The Group further confirms that it is fully on track to deliver its guidance for the 2024 fiscal year communicated as part of its IPO.

“We’re very proud to have earned the trust of the German government by once again receiving an order of a new batch of night vision goggles featuring Photonis image intensifier tubes. The performance and quality of our night vision products are key differentiators for our end users and allow us to be the undisputed world leader of image intensifier tubes. While we remain focused on meeting customer requirements by delivering volume on time with the right level of quality, we will continue to invest in capacity expansion and operational excellence required by a stronger market. This contract will also contribute to strengthen our mid-term perspectives.” commented Jérôme Cerisier, CEO of Exosens.

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Carabineros De Chile Acquire Camcopter S-100 UAS for Security Operations

Wednesday, December 18th, 2024

Vienna, 16 December 2024 – Carabineros de Chile, the Chilean national police force, has acquired the CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS), making them the first police force in Latin America to implement this advanced technology for enhanced operational efficiency and public safety.

With its operational flexibility in demanding environments, the S-100 system will be deployed primarily in the Araucanía region, where difficult terrain makes conventional security operations particular challenging, if not impossible.

This strategic acquisition underlines Carabineros de Chile’s commitment to leveraging innovative technology to enhance their mission of ensuring public safety and security.

The CAMCOPTER® S-100’s autonomous features and robust performance in adverse conditions make it an invaluable tool for addressing the unique challenges faced by law enforcement in the region.

“We are honoured that Carabineros de Chile have selected the CAMCOPTER® S-100 to enhance their capabilities”, said Hans Georg Schiebel, Chairman of the Schiebel Group. “The system will play a key role in advancing their public safety operations.”

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GAO Denies Mistral’s Protest Against Purchases of AeroVironment Switcblade Loitering Munitions

Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

On September 6, 2024, Mistral filed a protest with U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) challenging the U.S. Army’s sole-source award of a $990 million contract for Switchblade systems.

Yesterday, GAO denied that protest allowing the Army to move forward with the August 27th contract award pursuant to a directed requirement to provide Infantry Battalions with “lethal, man-portable loitering munition systems.”

AeroVironment Inc., Simi Valley, California, was awarded a $990,000,000 hybrid (cost-plus-fixed-fee and firm-fixed-price) contract to provide an organic, stand-off capability to dismounted infantry formations capable of destroying tanks, light armored vehicles, hardened targets, defilade and personnel targets. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Aug. 26, 2029. Army Contracting Command, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, is the contracting activity (W91CRB-24-D-0011).

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Czech Republic Orders More Leopard 2A4 Main Battle Tanks – Order Worth €161 Million

Sunday, December 15th, 2024

The Czech Republic has commissioned Rheinmetall with the delivery of further 14 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks. A corresponding contract has been signed by Dr. Björn Bernhard, CEO of Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH, and Lubor Koudelka, Director General of the Armaments and Acquisition Division of the Czech Ministry of Defence.

The contract, which is financed by the Czech Republic, also includes an extensive ammunition and logistics package and is worth around €161 million net. It covers the delivery of 14 refurbished Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks by the end of 2026. These come primarily from former Swiss stocks and will be converted to a Czech-specific configuration as part of the project.

The contract that has now been signed supplements the two existing ring swap agreements, under which the Czech armed forces have already received Leopard 2A4s and in return handed over older material to the Ukrainian armed forces.

The recently commissioned ammunition and logistics package is designed to maintain the operational readiness of the fleet, which will then comprise a total of 42 Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks and two Büffel 3 armoured recovery vehicles, at a high level. With the procurement that has now been initiated, the Czech armed forces are completing the conversion of their 73rd armoured battalion from originally Soviet to German main battle tanks.

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POL-TEC to Supply Bundeswehr with Pepperball TCP Pistols and Ammo

Saturday, December 14th, 2024

POL-TEC recently signed a contract to supply the German Bundeswehr with Pepperball TCP Pistols and Ammo.

The TCP (Tactical Compact Pistol) is a PepperBall launcher that gives offers a multi-shot, non-lethal capability.

The Value of the contract is 3.6 mil Euro.

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Saab Receives Giraffe 4A Radar Order for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe

Monday, December 9th, 2024

Saab has received an order from BAE Systems in support of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe for multiple Giraffe 4A radar systems. The contract value is approximately $48M (525 MSEK). Deliveries will start in 2027.

Giraffe 4A will provide long range surveillance and Air Base Air Defence in a highly mobile package for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe.

“Giraffe 4A is a multi-function radar that provides users a range of surveillance capabilities in support of comprehensive air defense,” says Erik Smith, President and CEO of Saab in the U.S. “This system will modernize the U.S. Air Force’s expeditionary combat airfield surveillance operations and strengthen sensing capabilities, addressing a critical need overseas.”

Giraffe 4A is a digital multi-channel system featuring the latest Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology and will be delivered from Saab in the U.S. and Sweden.

BAE Systems Technical Solutions & Services Inc. is the prime contractor for this award in support of the U.S. Air Forces in Europe.

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