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Americas
The Uruguayan Air Force (FAU) has acquired five A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Brazilian firm Embraer. The deal includes mission equipment, integrated logistics services, and a flight simulator. “We are ready to offer the best multimission aircraft to the FAU as well as our full support to increase their operational readiness and to enhance their capabilities to accomplish strategic missions such as border surveillance,” said Bosco da Costa Junior, President and CEO of Embraer.
Boeing won an $18.5 million delivery order for the repair of R2 trailing edge flaps used on the F/A-18 E/F aircraft. The delivery order does not include an option period. All work will be performed in Jacksonville, Florida and work is expected to be completed by January 2027. Annual working capital (Navy) funds in the amount of $9,055,200 will be obligated at the time of award, and funds will not expire at the end of the current fiscal year. One company was solicited for this sole-source requirement pursuant to the authority set forth in 10 US Code 2304 (c)(1), with one offer received. Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is the contracting activity.
Africa
The Republic of Zambia is set to enhance its air capabilities after the US State Department approved a foreign military sale. The deal, estimated at $100 million, will provide Zambia with additional Bell 412 Enhanced Performance (EP) helicopters, alongside logistical and program support. Financed by a blend of Foreign Military Financing and Zambian national funds, this acquisition aims to modernise Zambia’s defense infrastructure and highlights its strategic role in South Central Africa. This new sale includes radio communication and navigation systems, weather radar, and pilot and maintainer training. In-country Contractor Field Service Representatives support, Program Management Reviews, and technical assistance are also part of the deal. The package also includes aviation ground support equipment, special tools, spare parts, and technical manuals. Bell Textron, of Fort Worth, Texas, is the primary contractor. Offset agreements will likely be negotiated between Zambia and Bell Textron.
Europe
Lithuania has taken delivery of 50 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) as part of a US foreign military sale signed in 2019. The package is the third batch shipped to Vilnius under the project’s second phase, which already covered 35 JLTVs in March 2024 and another 150 five months later. The first phase was completed in January 2024, delivering a total of 200 systems to the Baltic state.
Asia-Pacific
The US government said Wednesday that it has notified Congress of its approval of the $39 million sale of air-to-surface standoff missiles and related equipment to Japan. The move comes in response to the Japanese government’s request to purchase up to 16 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missiles with Extended Range. The missiles have a range of about 900 kilometers, enabling strikes from beyond enemy firing ranges. The missiles are expected to be mounted on Japanese Air Self-Defense Force fighter jets.
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