DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Brazil for M109A5+ upgrade kits and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $110 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on Jun 11, 2014. The Government […]https://www.defencetalk.com/brazil-to-upgrade-m109-sp-guns-m113-apcs-in-241m-deals-59876/

DefenceTalkEurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH chose the 2014 ILA Berlin Air Show to unveil details of a major capability enhancement package which secures the Eurofighter Typhoon’s position as the most powerful and reliable swing-role/multi-role combat aircraft currently available. Briefing media and delegates at the German air show, former RAF Pilot Paul Smith, now a ‘Capability Manager’ for […]https://www.defencetalk.com/eurofighter-unveils-major-upgrade-package-59672/

DefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman has designed, developed, integrated and fielded a Mode S upgrade to the Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) interrogator for the Sentry E-3D Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) fleet based at Royal Air Force Waddington. The IFF interrogator is a sophisticated airborne defence system that provides a long-range, rapid early warning and detection […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-delivers-mode-s-upgrade-for-the-uks-sentry-awacs-system-59511/

DefenceTalkIn order to keep the B-1B Lancer’s capabilities ready to operate now and well into the fast-paced integrated battlefield of the future, the 419th Flight Test Squadron began testing Sustainment Block 16A software upgrades here April 1, to work in conjunction with the long-range bomber’s recently added glass cockpit configuration. The SB 16A software is […]https://www.defencetalk.com/b-1b-software-upgrade-will-ensure-future-warfighting-capabilities-59351/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress January 13 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore for an upgrade of F-16 Block 52 aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $2.43 billion. The Government of Singapore has requested an upgrade of 60 F-16C/D/D+ aircraft. The upgrades will […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-plans-f-16-block-52-upgrade-50112/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea for Phase 1 upgrades of 134 KF-16C/D Block 52 aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $200 million. The Republic of Korea has requested a possible sale for Phase […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bae-to-upgrade-south-korean-kf-16-49743/

DefenceTalkBARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE: The B-52 Stratofortress is set to receive an upgrade that will significantly increase its weapons payload, officials said. The initial 1760 Internal Weapons Bay Upgrade will allow the B-52 to house up to eight advanced precision-guided Joint Direct Attack Munitions in its internal weapons bay, in addition to the 12 it […]https://www.defencetalk.com/upgrade-gives-b-52-bomber-more-teeth-49162/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on September 18 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Tunisia of F-5 avionics upgrades and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $60 million. The Government of Tunisia has requested a possible sale of Block 1 Avionics Upgrades on Tunisia’s fleet of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/tunisia-requests-f-5-avionics-upgrade-49138/

DefenceTalkThe U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon a $136.2 million contract for federal FY13 to re-manufacture, overhaul and upgrade 19 Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems and produce four SeaRAM Anti-ship Missile Defense Systems. This contract includes a $94.8 million option for FY14 covering an additional 12 Phalanx and four SeaRAM systems. The option, if exercised, would bring the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/raytheon-awarded-phalanx-upgrade-contract-49064/

DefenceTalkAfter a 20-year wait, the B-2 Spirit will receive a significant new communications upgrade. The first increment of the Common Very Low Frequency Receiver, or CVR, program was designed to be a successor to the very low frequency communication system originally slated to be included with the B-2’s communication package. The original system was deferred […]https://www.defencetalk.com/b-2-undergoes-communications-upgrade-48956/