Tag: Lockheed Martin
Finland needs Hornet jets in the coming years, says the Minister of Defense
The Foreign Minister agreed with the assessment Pekka Haavisto (Green). The F-18 Hornets, the first of which were delivered to Finland in 1995, would probably not be very useful at the end of their life cycle in Ukraine, Haavisto estimates. prime minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has not ruled out the possibility of delivering some of […]
Danish news Round-Up: American military area takes up residence in Aarhus Harbor for a month
East Jutland Police have confirmed that from 13 January to 12 February a temporary military area will be set up at Aarhus Harbor to enable deliveries of US military vehicles and equipment. A cargo ship, the ARC Independence, will deliver 600 items of military equipment along with vehicles – all earmarked for onward travel to […]
Danish news Round-Up: American military area takes up residence in Aarhus Harbor for a month
East Jutland Police have confirmed that from 13 January to 12 February a temporary military area will be set up at Aarhus Harbor to enable deliveries of US military vehicles and equipment. A cargo ship, the ARC Independence, will deliver 600 items of military equipment along with vehicles – all earmarked for onward travel to […]
The United States says sales of fighter jets to Turkey are ongoing
A senior US official denied reports that Washington made the deal dependent on Ankara’s support for NATO enlargement The US government supports Turkey’s efforts to modernize its air force and may soon approve the sale of dozens of F-16 fighter jets, a senior Pentagon official said. Celeste Wallander, deputy secretary of defense for international security […]
Hawk-harjoituslennot kääntävät katseet taivaalle Helsingin yllä
Pään yläpuolella lentävät hävittäjät ovat viime päivinä herättäneet pääkaupunkiseudun asukkaiden huomion. Lennot ovat osa Ilmavoimien Akatemian kadettien maanantaina alkanutta ilmataistelukoulutusta. Lennot jatkuvat torstaihin asti. Lennot lennetään kahdesta neljään Hawk-koneella klo 9-16 välillä. Artikkeli jatkuu kuvan jälkeen Lentojen tarkoituksena on opettaa opiskelijoita suunnittelemaan ja toteuttamaan lentoja, joihin liittyy suunnittelematon kurssi- ja laskeutumispaikkamuutos. Matti Myller / Yle […]
Lapland was the first to receive new F-35 fighters
Lapland will be the first to receive the area "the next generation" According to the Air Force, F-35 fighters. This is partly due to the proximity of the air base to Norway, which, according to the colonel, also has F-35 aircraft. Tuukka Karjalainen On the control of the Lapland Air Force. The jets are scheduled […]
US lawmakers threaten Turkey over NATO’s stance – media
The agreement to buy F-16 fighter jets may be conditional on Ankara accepting NATO enlargement, Senator Menendez said. Turkey’s request to buy 40 Lockheed Martin-manufactured F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits for almost 80 fighter jets it already owns could reportedly be blocked by the US unless Ankara welcomes Finland and Sweden to NATO. Such […]
US lawmakers threaten Turkey over NATO’s position media
The agreement to buy F-16 fighter jets may be conditional on Ankara accepting NATO enlargement, Senator Menendez said. Turkey’s request to buy 40 Lockheed Martin-manufactured F-16 fighter jets and modernization kits for almost 80 fighter jets it already owns could reportedly be blocked by the US unless Ankara welcomes Finland and Sweden to NATO. Such […]
Greece is looking for first-class weapons from the United States
Athens expresses desire to join F-35 program and lobby against Turkey’s attempt to upgrade its own fleet Greece has confirmed its desire to buy a squadron of F-35 stealth fighter jets from the United States, while lobbying against its regional rival Turkey’s attempt to upgrade its air force. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the […]
Neutral Switzerland leans closer to NATO in response to Russia
Bern, Switzerland – Switzerland’s fabulous neutral status is facing its biggest test in decades, with the Ministry of Defense leaning closer to Western military powers in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Ministry of Defense is preparing a report on security options that include joint military exercises with NATO countries and “refilling” ammunition, Paelvi […]
The US Army’s refueling plane will fly to Finland more than a day after NATO’s announcement
The day after Finnish leaders announced their plans to apply for NATO membership, the U.S. KC-135 Stratotanker flew across the country with the intention of refueling four U.S. military aircraft in Finnish airspace. The refueling aircraft set off from the RAF Mildenhall air base in the south-east of England and flew along the Norwegian coast […]
Civilians attempt evacuation from Ukraine’s besieged Mariupol
Ukrainian authorities attempted further evacuations from Mariupol on Monday, following an initial operation to remove around 100 civilians from the besieged Azovstal steel plant. Meanwhile, in Brussels, EU energy ministers held emergency talks as the bloc considers a phasing out of Russian oil imports. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog. […]
NATO unveils new European nuclear plans
US nuclear bombs “shared” with European allies will be dropped on Lockheed Martin jets, NATO declares NATO planners are updating the United States “nuclear power sharing” programs to take into account most European allies planning to buy F-35 fighter jets, the military bloc’s head of nuclear power policy said this week. Lockheed Martin’s fifth generation […]
NATO attaches nuclear weapons plans to F-35
US nuclear bombs “shared” with European allies will be dropped on Lockheed Martin jets, NATO says NATO planners are updating the United States “nuclear power sharing” programs to take into account most European allies planning to buy F-35 fighter jets with joint attacks, the alliance’s nuclear policy chief said this week. Lockheed Martin’s fifth generation […]
Russian invasion spurs European demand for US weapons systems
WASHINGTON DC: As the Russian invasion of Ukraine increased demand for US weapons, European governments have contacted the US government and defense contractors to purchase weapons, including drones, missiles and missile defense systems. Sources familiar with the inquiries said that Germany, which is approaching an agreement to buy 35 Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT.N) F-35 jet […]
Yle sources: The government plans to increase defense budgets
Government ministers will meet shortly to discuss an increase in the Defense Forces’ budget, government sources have told Yle. According to sources, the level of defense spending both next year and in the longer term is on the table. However, there has not yet been a political debate on the figures involved or the amounts […]
Finland signs the F-35 fighter jet
The Department of Defense announced on Friday that it had signed a formal purchase agreement for dozens of F-35 fighter jets. Finland will replace the aging Hornet fighter jet with 64 Lockheed Martin aircraft and a weapon system for approximately EUR 8.4 billion. The board approved the acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II […]
Saab Gripen, Russian Chess Mat’s Biggest Challenger to Rafale Jets for India’s Multi-Billion MMRCA 2.0 Bid – EurAsian Times Survey
New Delhi [India], 11 February (ANI / BusinessWire India): The tender for 114 multi-role fighter jets (MRFA) or MMRCA.20 is a program to which Delhi attaches the utmost importance. In 2018, the Indian government issued an RFI for the acquisition of 114 fighter jets under MRFA. The new fighter jets are expected to replace the […]
Billions at stake when Finland nobs Jas
In December 2021, Finland’s Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen will leave a message that Sweden has been waiting for for five years. It will not be what you hoped for.– The Finnish government has decided to procure 64 Lockheed Martin F35 planes, he says. As one of the few countries, Sweden manufactures its own combat […]
Finland chooses Lockheed Martin F-35A to replace obsolete fighters
The EUR 10 billion acquisition is the largest material acquisition in Finnish history. highlighted Helsingin sanomat newspaper. Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Central) said on Friday that the F-35A offered the best military performance for the needs of the Finnish Defense Forces. He saw that the acquisition would have a significant impact on national defense […]
Russia’s neighbor is to splash 10 billion on F-35 fighter jets in record contracts
Finland has reached an agreement with US Lockheed Martin to purchase a total of 64 F-35 fighter jets. Finnish media call the 10 billion euro contract the largest of its kind in the country’s history. The American jet planes are planned to replace the Finnish Hornets, which will be phased out by early 2025. With […]
The board will meet to confirm the purchase of the fighters
The Finnish government will meet on Friday to confirm the decision to buy 60 new fighters to replace the aging Hornet fleet. On Friday morning, the Committee on Foreign Affairs and Security will meet with the President to discuss the proposal, followed by a full government meeting on the same subject. Finally, a joint meeting […]
With billions in new business, France’s Rafale fighter is making a comeback
The sale of 80 Rafale fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates was not only considered “historic”, but also seemed to confirm the continued commercial success of the French fighter, a twin-jet aircraft capable of operating from either land or an aircraft carrier. And December 3rd agreement that France would sell 80 Rafale fighter jets […]
The Danish Armed Forces will sell aging fighter jets in anticipation of a new fleet
The Danish Armed Forces plans to sell 24 of its 43 F-16 fighter jets by 2025 in anticipation of receiving its full contingent of F-35s. In the last four months, Danish personnel have tested four of the new aircraft in Arizona, and all 27 must be based on Danish soil by 2027. The F-16s have […]
Capitals of Culture, fighters and flights at home: Finland in the world press
The cultural program includes events such as the Moomin on Ice ballet, which will be held at the new Male Live Arena (a venue that seats more than 13,000 spectators). This week’s news also included Finland’s HX Fighter Program, which aims to find compensation for the country’s current fighter. The last bids for the last […]
FACTS: The F-35 has a top speed of 1900 kilometers per hour
On Wednesday, the Danish Air Force will receive its first F-35 fighter jet at the NAS Fort Worth air station in the US state of Texas. Here you can read more about the plane: * Top speed: Over 1900 kilometers per hour (mach 1.6). * Producer: Lockheed Martin. * Range: At least 2200 kilometers * […]
FACTS: Schedule for F-35 – Denmark’s new fighter aircraft
In the United States, they will be used for training, retraining and education. Here is the schedule in Denmark: 2021: Denmark’s first F-35 is ready to fly in the USA and will be handed over to Denmark. In May, the first Danish pilot is expected to sit in the cockpit after the transfer. However, Danes […]
After 24 years of preparation, the Air Force gets its first F-35 aircraft
– It’s the celebration of the handover. There is probably also a bit of fanfare and a bit of Hollywood vibe. – You can call this the culmination of a really long process and a lot of work in all corners of the Armed Forces, says Anders Rex. The process of getting the new fighter […]
The Illegal Arms Trade and Israel
By Terry Crawford-Browne An Israeli documentary film called The Lab was made in 2013. It was shown in Pretoria and Cape Town, Europe, Australia and the US and won numerous awards, even including at the Tel Aviv International Documentary Film Festival.[i] The thesis of the film is that the Israeli occupation of Gaza and the […]
Niinistö: Biden’s election marks the “return of the United States” to the table in the international community
Congratulations to the President-elect of the United States Joe Biden and the Vice-Chairman Kamala Harris their election, President of Finland Sauli Niinistö held a press conference on Sunday to present its views on the change in U.S. administration. Speaking to reporters at the Presidential Palace, Niinistö predicted that Biden’s term would represent Washington "return to […]
