Poland’s US$12 billion order for Apaches is part of a massive spending drive by the country. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)
Poland has taken another step in the acquisition of a fleet of 96 Boeing Apache AH-64E attack helicopters by placing an order for Lockheed Martin Fourth Generation (Gen 4) M-TADS/PNVS systems.
This contract supports the FMS agreement for the Apaches for the Polish Air Force and marks the first time that the Common Sensor Electronic Unit (CSEU) and Second Generation Turret (Gen 2 Turret) will be provided as baselines for the AH-64E sensors.
The Gen 4 M-TADS/PNVS system, including the CSEU and Gen 2 Turret, provides pilots with long-range, precision engagement and pilotage capabilities for day, night and adverse weather
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While the Paris Air Show marked the first time the ANAFI UKR has been publicly shown, the ISR drone has been in use with various armed forces for the last eight months, Parrot told Shephard.
A pact signed at the Paris Air Show has seen Sweden turn to the French FDI frigate to lead its next-gen surface combatant fleet amid shifting security dynamics in the Baltic Sea.
Just this week Portugal signed for a sixth C-390 with the add-on of an option for 10 for other NATO countries. In April, Sweden signed for four and in December last year Slovakia agreed to buy three, while in the same month an undisclosed country agreed to buy two.
The missile was first unveiled at SeaFuture 2023 and later at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024. Operational delivery is expected in 2028.
Turgis Gaillard and Bharat Forge have signed an MoU to offer the Aarok, produced in India, to the Indian Ministry of Defence. The UAV could satisfy the country’s desire for an indigenous MALE UAV, offering an alternative to the TAPAS BH-201 that has had a rocky development.
The framework agreement is for the future acquisition of the system under the French Navy’s SDAM programme. The agreement also paves the way for cooperation with other nations via government-to-government agreements.
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