By UK Government News on Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 The head of the military has warned that any gap between military resources and planned capabilities brought on by spending cuts “could become quite dangerous, quite quickly”. Chief of the overall Staff General Sir Peter Wall said imposing further efficiencies while the impact of previous deep spending cuts at the defense force were still being absorbed could be “very disruptive”. His comments came with the Ministry of Defence stressed to deliver its share of the £11.5 billion spending cuts across Government demanded by Chancellor George Osborne in his spending review. Defence... Read More »

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress June 7 of a likely Foreign Military Sale to Libya of two C-130J-30 aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $588 million. The Government of Libya has requested a sale of two C-130J-30 aircraft, 10 Rolls Royce AE 2100D3 engines (8 installed and a pair of spares), aircraft modifications, Government Furnished Equipment (including radios), support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and coaching equipment, U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistical and program support.... Read More »

By Oshkosh Corporation on Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 Oshkosh Defense successfully demonstrated its Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) prototypes at an event hosted by the U.S. JLTV Joint Program Office in Quantico, VA. In the course of the demonstration, the Oshkosh JLTV prototypes completed the military’s severe off-road track (SORT) without fail, allowing military and congressional leaders to monitor and experience a brand new generation of sunshine vehicle mobility and protection. “Experience has taught us that the very nature of warfare has changed – and the JLTV program is addressing the truth that our troops want a light, protected vehicle... Read More »

By Agence France-Presse on Wednesday, June 12th, 2013 France desires to buy 12 Reaper drones from the us, Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Tuesday, as ministry officials put the value at 670 million euros ($889 million). Le Drian said he wanted two Reapers to be deployed in sub-Saharan Africa, where France is battling Islamist militants in Mali. The 10 others can be deployed in French and European skies. The deal needs the approval of Congress. Le Drian said that if it didn’t give a go-ahead, France could buy the drones from Israel. The Reapers are made by California-based... Read More »

By Agence France-Presse on Wednesday, June 12th, 2013 US aerospace giant Boeing announced Tuesday it has received a multi-year $4 billion order from the united states Army for 177 more CH-47F Chinook helicopters. The five-year deal includes an option for the military to shop for 38 additional Chinooks, a multi-mission, twin-engine transport helicopter, Boeing said in a press release. “This order would eventually bring the Army’s CH-47F total procurement as regards to its target of 464 aircraft, including 24 to interchange peacetime attrition aircraft,” the Chicago-based company said, noting the military currently has 241 of the F-model aircraft. Deliveries are... Read More »