Lockheed Martin Wins $45 Million USAF Contract To Support F-22 Weapon System
Lockheed Martin has been awarded the US Air Force contract worth $45 million to increase the flight hours for the F-22 weapon system. “Lockheed Martin Corp
US DoD Awards Army Contracts Worth $5 Billion To 17 Firms
The US Department of Defense announced Monday the US Army contracts worth $5 billion awarded to 17 firms to provide commercial hardware, software, and related incidental services to federal clients. The awardees are Affigent, Herndon, Virginia; Telos, Ashburn, Virginia; Unicom, Suite 100, Herndon, Virginia; IBM, Maryland; Dynamic Systems, El Segundo, California;...
Boeing Board of Directors Elects New Chairman
The Boeing board of directors has elected Dennis A. Muilenburg as its next chairman, effective March 1
Russia Expects 40 More Sukhoi-30MKI Sales To India
India may buy additional 40 Su-30MKI multipurpose fighter from Russia for local assembly. "Indian Air Force faces a number of problems
Saudi Arabia Blocks $3 Billion French Armored Vehicles, Other Military Aid To
Saudi Arabia has blocked a $3 billion armored vehicles and other military aid to Lebanon in protest against ‘Hezbollah fighting in support of Syrian regime. "In the wake of Hezbollah, the Shiite militant groups position to align with Syrias regime, Saudi Arabia has proceeded to ‘a comprehensive review of its relation...
Oman’s First Typhoon Fighter Assembly Underway
BAE Systems has started final assembly of the first Typhoon jet for delivery to the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO). The assembly of the Typhoon fuselage, wings and undercarriage using special automated alignment facilities which use laser-trackers and computer-automated jacks has been started, The company said in a statement last Thursday
Cubic Wins $44 Million I-MILES Additional Contract From US Army
Cubic Global Defense has won $44 million additional contract for its Instrumentable-Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System Individual Weapon Systems (I-MILES IWS). The contract was awarded by the US Armys Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI), the company said in a statement Monday
S. Korea Dismisses Rumors On THAAD Purchase
South Koreas Defense Ministry on Monday has denied reports on possible purchase of US-built THAAD missile defense system. "(The speculation) is a mere rumor
DCNS Hopeful of Australian And Indian Submarine Contracts This Year
DCNS is hoping for a positive response for its submarine bid in Australia and commissioning of the first submarine to India this year. “Winning of a major naval defence export contract, in particular in Australia will require sustained effort throughout the year,” the company said in a statement Monday
Nigerian Authorities Order Immediate Inspection Of Sikorsky S76C Helicopters
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, yesterday ordered all Airlines operating the SIKORSKY S76C series to carry out a safety inspection on this helicopter type with immediate effect. The SIKORSKY S76C series operated by Bristow Helicopters has been involved in series of air accidents in the coastal waters of Nigeria
Diesel Powered Yak-152 Basic Trainer’s First Flight Later This Year
Russias Yak-152 basic trainer aircraft will make its maiden flight later this year. Irkut will carry out two flight trials of the aircraft later this year
Germany Considers Training Tunisian Soldiers To Counter Islamic State
Germany is mulling to send troops to Tunisia in order to train soldiers in the fight against IS. Representatives of the defense and foreign ministries will be holding discussions on Thursday and Friday on how Germany could support a training mission
Poland Inks Satellite Imaging Deal, Orders 10,000 Warmate Drones for Army
NATO Not Inviting Zelenskyy to Hague Summit, First Since Russian Invasion
China’s J-35A Stealth Jet Created to Neutralize Hostile Stealth Aircraft
Leonardo, Enel, Ansaldo Energia Set Up Nuclear Energy Firm Nuclitalia
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
