Tag: defense procurement
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Ghana Secures Airbus Helicopters Fleet Upgrade with H175Ms, ACH175, and ACH160
Ghana Awards Airbus Helicopters Contract for a Versatile Fleet In a landmark defense procurement, the Ministry of Defence of Ghana has awarded Airbus Helicopters a contract to supply a mixed fleet of aircraft, including two H175Ms, one ACH175, and one ACH160. The agreement, announced on January 15, 2026, marks a significant expansion of Ghana’s aviation…
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Ghana Signs Major Procurement: Airbus Delivers H175Ms, ACH175, and ACH160 for Defense and SAR Capabilities
Ghana Bolsters Defense and Search-and-Rescue Capabilities with Airbus Helicopters In a landmark move for aviation and national security, the Ministry of Defence of Ghana has awarded Airbus Helicopters a contract for a trio of aircraft designed to expand transport, command, and rescue capabilities. The deal includes two H175Ms, one ACH175, and one ACH160. This order…
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Saab’s Canadian plan: 72 Gripen jets and 6 GlobalEyes tied to 12,600 jobs pledge
Overview of Saab’s proposal Swedish defense contractor Saab is pushing for a major Canadian acquisition, arguing that purchasing 72 Gripen fighter jets and six GlobalEye surveillance aircraft would enable the company to fulfill its pledge of creating about 12,600 Canadian jobs. The calculation, cited by CBC News and informed sources, links the purchase to a…
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Trump’s Move to Curb Defense Contractor Pay and Buybacks Sparks Debate over Clarity and Impact
Overview: A High-Stakes Order Aimed at Defense Contractors President Donald Trump announced a new presidential directive targeting defense contractors, with a focus on executive compensation and stock buybacks. Framed as a bid to accelerate procurement, align corporate behavior with national security goals, and revitalize the U.S. defense industrial base, the order immediately drew scrutiny from…
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Trump Order on Defense Contractors: Unpacking the Ambiguity Behind Pay Caps and Buyback Restrictions
Overview: Aiming to realign incentives in a reshaped defense market President Donald Trump announced an executive order aimed at defense contractors that touches two high-profile corporate practices: executive compensation and stock buybacks. The intention, as described by White House officials, is to accelerate procurement, bolster the domestic defense industrial base, and ensure that contractor success…
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Trump Seeks New Powers to Pressure ‘Underperforming’ Weapons Makers
Overview: A Drive to Accelerate Defense Production Washington is considering sweeping new authorities aimed at coercing defense contractors to ramp up production and deliver systems on schedule. The move comes as the administration cites vulnerabilities in the United States’ military supply chain and growing demand from allies abroad for timely, reliable weapons. Officials argue that…
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Trump Seeks New Powers to Pressure Weapons Makers to Boost U.S. Military Readiness
New Authority, Old Frustrations The Trump administration is pursuing sweeping authorities aimed at strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base. The move comes as officials say the United States faces ongoing frustration with delays and cost overruns from major weapons programs, threatening on-time delivery to the military and American allies. The proposal would give the government…
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Canada Eyes Ice-Capable Amphibious Ship to Boost Arctic Mobility
Overview: A Bold Concept The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is weighing a bold concept: a Canada-built, ice-capable amphibious landing ship designed to transport troops and equipment across the Arctic. This idea, floated by Vice-Admiral Angus Topshee, aims to enhance Canada’s ability to project force, sustain operations, and support search-and-rescue and humanitarian missions in one of…
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Canada weighs an ice-capable amphibious landing ship for Arctic operations
Canada’s Arctic Ambition Meets Naval Innovation In a strategic shift that could reshape how Canada projects military power in the north, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) is exploring the development of an ice-capable amphibious landing ship. The concept aims to move troops, vehicles, and equipment quickly and efficiently across Canada’s Arctic regions, where sea ice,…
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Kamikaze Drones: India to Buy 850 for All Three Forces
India Expands Its Drone Arsenal with 850 Kamikaze Drones In a bid to expand its unmanned strike capabilities, India is eyeing the purchase of 850 kamikaze drones, a move that would equip the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and special forces. The procurement, estimated at about ₹2,000 crore, signals a significant step in modernizing India’s…