Unmanned aerial systems are proving to be the most dynamic sector in the aerospace industry by growing leaps and bounds. Taking an unexpected turn, the drone war will now take not only to the skies but to the deep oceans as well
Raytheon has been selected by the Republic of Korea to upgrade the countrys KF-16C/D Block 52 Fighting Falcon fleet. “Raytheon Advanced Combat Radar (RACR) complements and leverages Raytheons F-16 avionics heritage to provide the lowest risk, most affordable and highest reliability AESA retrofit solution,” said Jim Hvizd, vice president of International Strategy and Business Development for Raytheons Space and Airborne Systems business
Raytheon was awarded a contract to provide the company's Integrated Bridge and Navigation Systems (IBNS) for four Offshore Patrol Vessels for the Royal Navy of Oman. Under the contract, Raytheon will equip Oman's new Al-Ofouq-class Offshore Patrol Vessels with a complete, new-generation IBNS, including comprehensive documentation and training for instructors, operators and maintenance support personnel
U.S has offered the deal to The Government of the Republic of Singapore for 100 AIM-120C7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for an estimated cost of $210 million and 20 AIM 9X-2 SIDEWINDER Block II All Up Round Missiles for an estimated cost of $36 million
Lockheed Martin will upgrade the AN/SLQ-32(V)2 system found on all U.S
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress March 26 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Qatar for 500 Javelin Guided Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $122 million. The Government of Qatar has requested a possible sale of 500 Javelin Guided Missiles, 50 Command Launch Units (CLU), Battery Coolant Units, Enhanced Performance Basic Skills Trainer (EPBST), Missile Simulation Rounds (MSR), tripods, Javelin Weapon Effects Simulator (JAVWES), spare and repair parts, rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries, battery chargers and dischargers, support equipment, publications and technical data, personnel training and training equipment, U
The U.S has announced plans to increase its missile defense protection despite budget cuts and sequestration is full effect -- a move that defense giants are likely to welcome the open arms
The United Arab Emirates has chosen Lockheed Martin as the preferred bidder for an air-defence system that could form the basis of an integrated missile shield for the entire Arabian Gulf region. The Diamond Shield system creates a centralised command and control centre capable of running all aspects of a country's air defence, according to Lockheed
The Royal Thai Navy will purchase nine Evolved SeaSparrow Missiles for its two Naresuan frigates currently undergoing overhauls and upgrades.The Royal Thai ESSMs will be fired from an MK 41 eight-cell vertical launch system using an MK 25 Quad Pack canister
General Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded a contract worth $133 million by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to procure 69 M1A2 Abrams tanks as a part of a planned upgrade to its fleet. The U