Kongsberg Defense
The agreement, outlined in a contract announcement through the U. S. Department of Defense, is a major deal. The U. S. Department of Agriculture and Drug Administration announced May 31 that it “provides for cartridges, containers, and complete equipment,” and the work will be completed by August 31, 2026.
Designed to be carried by the Lockheed Martin F-35A, the JSM equipped with an infrared imaging finder is suitable for anti-ship, anti-surface and ground attack missions. The high-velocity subsonic weapon weighs 416 kg (917 lb) and has a diversity of more than 150 nm (277 km), its manufacturer says.
“We are very pleased that the U. S. Air Force is not working with the U. S. Air Force. “”The U. S. Army, as the world’s largest F-35A operator, has to acquire JSM,” Kongsberg said. “Deliveries will begin in 2026,” the company confirms, adding that the total “creates formidable strike capacity. “
“The selection of the JSM through the USAF and the Royal Norwegian Air Force also fully supports NATO’s vision of interchangeability of aircraft between allied countries,” said Eirik Lie, president of Kongsberg Defence
Japan has already ordered the missile to be integrated into its F-35s.
U. S. carrier Delta Air Lines is following its previously announced plan to resume daily flights to Tel Aviv from New York on June 7, amid an ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
The U. S. government has secured more than $900 million in refunds for passengers who faced “extreme delays” to get reimbursed for Covid-19-related flight adjustments and cancellations.
Canadian carrier WestJet Airlines announced on June 3 that it plans to add a trio of Boeing 737 Max 8s to its fleet this year.
Sweden has detailed a plan to donate its Airborne and Early Precautionary (AEW) assets
The existing Black Hawk operators, Austria and Sweden, obtained approval from the U. S. State Department. The U. S. Navy has asked the U. S. to acquire 12 more aircraft of the type built by Sikorsky in its latest edition, the UH-60M.
Starting June 5, this year’s ILA Berlin Airshow will be “bigger and bigger than previous editions,” according to its organizers.
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