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 by Staff Writers Bratislava (AFP) July 11, 2018
The Slovak government announced Wednesday it had approved the purchase of 14 cutting-edge US-made F-16 Block 70/72 jet fighters, amid US criticism that NATO members in Europe do not spend enough on defence. Prime Minister Peter Pellegrini said the contract was worth nearly 1.6 billion euros ($1.9 billion) and included training, ammunition and logistics. The F-16s are to replace obsolete Russian Mig-29s. "These are top-quality, modern planes, unrivalled in terms of price, quality and compliance, and in terms of what we can afford as a country," Defence Minister Peter Gajdos said in a statement on his ministry's website. The cabinet preferred the F-16s over Swedish-made JAS-39 Gripens. Gajdos said the deal with the US government was ready for signature, while Sweden wanted to discuss the details only after the government had made the decision. US President Donald Trump has slammed European allies for not increasing their military budgets, raising tensions at a NATO summit under way in Brussels Wednesday.
Lockheed awarded contract for B-2 bomber refurbishment Washington (UPI) Jul 10, 2018 Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract for overhaul of the B-2 stealth bomber's defense management system. The deal, announced Monday by the Department of Defense, comes under a $28.6 million firm-fixed price delivery order for work on the aircraft's defense system. The defense management system is designed to allow pilots of the aircraft to recognize and avoid threats. The upgrades include new antennas, processing units and capabilities, as well as new software to integrate new har ... read more
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