DefenceTalkRecent reports in the Argentine press indicate that the country has plans to purchase over $2 billion worth of military equipment over the next few years. In a letter leaked to El Destape, Argentine ambassador to the U.S. Martin Lousteau listed equipment needed by the Argentine Army and Air Force to conduct peacekeeping missions, combat […]https://www.defencetalk.com/no-argentina-will-not-be-spending-2-billion-on-military-equipment-69718/

DefenceTalkANTWERP, Belgium: The 10th Mountain Division’s 10th Combat Aviation Brigade initiated offloading more than 700 pieces of support equipment today at the seaport of debarkation, here. Nearly 2,000 Soldiers from the brigade and their equipment are being deployed as the latest unit to bolster the U.S. presence in Europe. “We’re going to be all over […]https://www.defencetalk.com/10th-combat-aviation-brigade-equipment-begins-arriving-in-europe-69069/

DefenceTalkThe Army’s been focused on lightening the load carried by Soldiers for some time now, in both equipment and protective gear. The effort has benefited Soldiers in combat units — and it will benefit the female Soldiers who will join combat units in the future, Army leaders told congressmen. “We approach the Soldier protection system […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-wants-lighter-better-protective-equipment-for-soldiers-66928/

DefenceTalkEquipment for the European Activity Set, or EAS, is scheduled to be turned in to the first forward-positioned sites beginning this week, Defense Department officials said. About 1,400 pieces of equipment that had been used in Operation Atlantic Resolve by Europe’s Regionally Aligned Force – 1st Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division – will be turned in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-begins-positioning-equipment-in-eastern-europe-65983/

DefenceTalkThe Defense Department has expedited $17.9 million in equipment and supplies –- some which have already been delivered –- to the Iraqi government, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren told reporters today. Warren provided a general update on equipment and supplies authorized for delivery to the Iraqis. “This was a $17.9 million [Foreign Military Sales […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pentagon-expedites-17-9-million-in-equipment-to-aid-iraqis-63294/

DefenceTalkIndia’s defence ministry cleared Wednesday proposals worth nearly $700 million to buy military equipment but deferred a key multi-billion dollar decision on replacing the country’s aging air transport fleet. India, the world’s largest buyer of weapons, is in the midst of revamping its aging military equipment and recently lifted a cap on foreign investment in […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-clears-700-million-defence-purchase-61183/

DefenceTalkUnited States Forces-Afghanistan has seen the inaccurate media reports stating that excess military equipment that is part of the U.S. transition is given to Pakistan. These reports are not correct. USFOR-A does not provide or intend to provide any such equipment, including MRAPs, from Afghanistan to Pakistan. “Our commitment to the Afghan people and the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-forces-afghanistan-not-providing-excess-equipment-to-pakistan-59174/

DefenceTalkLebanon announced a Saudi pledge of $3 billion on Sunday to buy military equipment from France, as it buried leading Sunni politician Mohammad Chatah, killed in a Beirut car bombing. Friday’s killing of Chatah, a prominent critic of the Syrian regime, revived painful memories of political assassinations and came as the conflict in Lebanon’s larger […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lebanon-in-3-billion-saudi-military-aid-pledge-49988/

DefenceTalkA Dutch company is allowed to sell some 21 million euros of military equipment to Algeria. Thales Nederland has received an export licence, Foreign Minister Frans Timmermans says in a letter to parliament. The deal involves radar systems and so-called C3 systems (command, control and communication). This equipment will go to Algeria via China, where […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dutch-ok-military-equipment-supply-to-algeria-48774/

DefenceTalkLockheed Martin will offer a universal, highly adaptable and affordable mission equipment package (MEP) to meet requirements for the Joint Multi-Role/Future Vertical Lift (JMR/FVL) rotary wing program, with potential applications for other customers and platforms. The Lockheed Martin MEP will integrate proven solutions from three of the Corporation’s business areas and more than 30 years […]https://www.defencetalk.com/lockheed-to-offer-universal-mission-equipment-package-for-us-army-helicopters-48693/