UAC Announces Merger with Sukhoi, MiG
Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) announced today that it had merged with the Sukhoi aircraft manufacturer and the MiG aerospace firm. UAC Board of Directors approved the merger of the three companies on November 30
Rheinmetall to Buy Over 25% Stake in Hungary’s 4iG Nyrt Company
Rheinmetall signed a letter of intent with Hungarian IT company 4iG Nyrt with an intention to buy 25.1% stake
Rheinmetall Acquires German Drone Manufacturer EMT
Rheinmetall is taking over the activities of EMT, a well-known German unmanned aerial vehicle maker. The Group intends to maintain the company's four locations in Bavaria and Schleswig-Holstein and to integrate the current staff into the Rheinmetall workforce
BAE Systems Plans to Acquire Bohemia Interactive Simulations
BAE Systems said it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bohemia Interactive Simulations (BISim), a global software developer of simulation training solutions for military organizations. Over the coming months, the company will undertake the customary regulatory and pre-closing activities necessary to complete this type of international transaction
IMCO Group Acquires Israeli Drone Maker ‘Innocon’
IMCO Group has acquired Innocon Ltd., a company that manufactures Micro, Mini and Tactical unmanned aerial systems (UAS) as well as mission systems for manned light airplanes
BAE Systems Acquires UK-Based In-Space Missions
BAE Systems announced today it acquired In-Space Missions, a UK company that designs, builds and operates satellites and satellite systems. In-Space Missions was founded in 2015 and is based in Hampshire with more than 30 employees
Raytheon to Acquire SEAKR Engineering
Raytheon Technologies signed a definitive agreement today to acquire privately-held SEAKR Engineering, Inc., a supplier of advanced space electronics
Rolls-Royce to Sell Stake in AirTanker Holdings to Equitix Investment Management Ltd
Rolls-Royce has announced the sale of its 23.1% shareholding in AirTanker Holdings Limited to Equitix Investment Management Limited for cash proceeds of £189million ($261
Collins Aerospace to Acquire Flight Tracking Platform 'FlightAware'
Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies business, plans to acquire privately held FlightAware, a digital aviation company providing global flight tracking solutions, predictive technology, analytics and decision-making tools. Closure of the acquisition is subject to the completion of customary conditions and regulatory approvals
British Govt Asks Competition Authority to Investigate Ultra Electronics Takeover By Cobham
The British government will review Cobham Group's proposed acquisition of Ultra Electronics, citing potential “national security concerns” about the deal. While Cobham and Ultra are both based in the United Kingdom, Cobham is owned by U
India's DCM Shriram Industries Pays $3.5M to Buy 30% Stake in Turkish...
India's DCM Shriram Industries has acquired 30% of the Turkish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) producer, Zyrone Dynamics, in a deal worth $3.5 million
Huntington Ingalls Acquires Alion Science and Technology
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) said it acquired Alion Science and Technology, a technology-driven solutions provider located in McLean, Virginia, from Veritas Capital. In July, the company said it agreed to buy Alion for $1
Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber Crashes After Catching Fire, 1 Pilot Dead, 3 Crew
BAE Systems Selects Hanwha USA to Modernize Building at Redford Ammunition Plant
Iranian Nuclear Facilities Unscathed after Alleged Israeli Strike
Australia Planning A$36B-A$44B Investment into Landing Craft, HIMARS, Helicopters
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...
Grounding of U.S. Military’s V-22 Osprey Fleet Enters Third Month
The grounding of around 400-strong fleet of Osprey V-22 Tilt-rotor aircraft is in its third month with no update on...
How Indian MQ-9B SkyGuardian Acquisition Plan Changes Drone Equation in South Asia
India has recently gained U