Polish Navy floats first frigate under major modernization program
The frigate is scheduled to be delivered to the Polish Navy in 2029. Work on the second Miecznik-class frigate is ongoing.
The frigate is scheduled to be delivered to the Polish Navy in 2029. Work on the second Miecznik-class frigate is ongoing.
The loss was a blow to Rheinmetall's new naval ambitions, but the rest of the European giant saw a large rise in revenue.
The contract is just the first step in a broader MoD plan to develop a secure Arctic communications grid.
Lorenzo Mariani said the sixth-gen fighter could enter service two years ahead of its 2035 target date, but only if some requirements for the "initial version" were altered.
Five areas were listed by Brave1 as of high interest: active protection systems against FPVS; affordable counter-shaded systems; electromagnetic support for signals intelligence; electromagnetic attack technology against FPVs; and high-altitude platforms.
Official announcements were circumspect about any active role for Ottawa in the sixth-gen fighter program, but that could change.
The Skyfall spokesman added that the key feature setting this latest interceptor variant apart is its speed, which can reach 370km/h, a significant improvement over the previous 310km/h maximum.
The company is eyeing 2028 to launch mass production of the system, which is envisioned to protect critical military infrastructure such as command posts, air-defense radars and batteries, logistics hubs and ammunition stores.
David McGuinty said Canada's planned F-35 purchase is still under review and will remain so “until we take the time to get it right for Canadians.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the country is currently producing 10 million drones per year and envisions this number rising to 20 million annually with the help of partners.
The partnership will grow Canada’s fleet of ACSVs from 360 to 550.
While Ottawa previously confirmed its first order for 16 Lockheed Martin F-35s, it has spent the last year reviewing its future fighter jet fleet options.
During his time at MBDA, Éric Béranger oversaw the firm’s major industrial ramp-up.