The U.S. Army will test the world’s biggest drone swarm
The US Army intends to launch a swarm of 30 drones over a Utah desert later this month as part of the 2022 Experimental Demonstration Gateway Exercise.
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Unmanned Systems
Ammunition
The USA to supply Soviet Era ammunition To Ukraine
The State Department approved a possible FMS to Ukraine of various rounds of non-standard ammunition for an estimated $165 million.
Air
Bilateral Relations
T129 is Excluded from Poland’s Shortlist
Polish Defence Minister Mariusz Błaszczak visited U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin in Washington on Apr. 20, 2022.
Air
US awards $ 29 million contract for new AW119Kx helicopters
On 20 April, the US Department of Defence awarded Leonardo a $29 million contract in the FMS framework to Israel.
Weapon / Missile
The US Navy shoot down a cruise missile with a new tech laser
The US Navy claims to have shot down a simulated cruise missile with an all-electric laser weapon for the first time.
Navy / Maritime
P-8 Poseidon or TB2 over Moskva's hit
The US Navy reportedly sent a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft to assist the Ukrainian strikes on the Russian cruiser Moskva.
Bilateral Relations
The U.S. unveils $800 million in new Ukraine military aid
U.S. President Biden pledged $800 million in more weaponry and money to help bolster support for the Ukrainian military including 155mm long-range howitzers.
Weapon / Missile
US Army Selects Sig Sauer as NGSW
US Army has selected Sig Sauer MCX SPEAR as the new Next Generation Squad Weapon(NGSW) to replace its M4/M16 and SAW for close combat forces.
Communication
Australia Receives MIDS from U.S. with FMS for $42 million
DSCA announced that the State Department has decided to approve a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of Joint Tactical Radio Systems for $42 million.
Air
Turkey to Send New Letter to the USA for F-16 Block 70
Turkey will send a letter to the United States to acquire F-16 Block 70. The F-16 Block 70 talks between two countries were held in March.
Air
Nigeria to Acquire AH-1Z Attack Helicopter
The US State Department approved a possible FMS to Nigeria of AH-1Z Attack Helicopter for $997 million.
Weapon / Missile
CAATSA Invalide, India Receives S-400 Training Equipment
The first squadron of the S-400 Triumf sam system is nearly operational in northwest India, but the delivery of the second squadron from Russia.
Bilateral Relations
Biden will donate Mi-17 Helicopters to Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday approved an $800 million package of military assistance, including additional Mi-17 helicopters and 155mm howitzers.
Unmanned Systems
LM Stalker VXE Drone Reachs a record of 39-hour flight time
The Lockheed Martin Stalker VXE drone has set a world record in February by flying for 39 hours non-stop in the Group 2 (5 to <25-kilogram) category.
