DID - Canada to Invest $18 Billion in New Helicopter Fleet | Turkish Navy Tests Submarine-Launched Atmaca | DoS Approved FMS To Japan

Americas Canada is set to embark on a significant military modernization effort, with plans to spend $18 billion on a new fleet of helicopters, according to reporting by David Pugliese of the Ottawa Citizen. A primary impetus behind this substantial investment is the need to respond to potential F-35 fighter jet crashes in the Arctic. Concerns regarding the F-35’s suitability for operations in the far north first emerged in 2010 when critics pointed out that the aircraft is equipped with only one engine, a potential drawback for reliability in the harsh Arctic environment. Northrop Grumman has secured a $267-million contract to produce two additional MQ-4C Triton drones for the US Navy. The deal is part of the service’s plan to have a fleet of 27 MQ-4Cs to bolster its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities. In addition to the high-altitude drones, Northrop will provide the navy with a main operating base as well as associated support services as part of the contract. Most work will be carried out in California, with the project expected to be completed by October 2028. Middle East & Africa On March 12, 2025, the Turkish Navy successfully tested the submarine-launched version of the Atmaca anti-ship missile. […]

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