Guillaume Steuer Appointed As Airbus Helicopters' Head Of External Communications
Airbus Helicopters has appointed Guillaume Steuer as Head of External Communications. From today onwards, Guillaume Steuer reports to Vice President of Corporate Communications Yves Barillé and manages all external communications activities for Airbus Helicopters, the company announced Tuesday
Raytheon, US Navy Tests Isotropic Radiated Power For Next-Gen Jammer prototypes
Raytheon and US Navy have completed Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) testing for its Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) array prototypes. "Raytheon and the Navy developed a realistic testing program designed to ensure that the NGJ electronic warfare system meets its 2021 initial operating capability commitment," said Travis Slocumb, vice president of...
Raytheon Wins Qatar Air, Missile Defense Operations Center Contract
Raytheon has won $175 million action contract from US department of defense for Phase II of the Qatar Air and Missile Defense Operations Center (ADOC) program. Contractor will provide for the procurement, delivery, and installation of the Qatar ADOC as well as the future integration of multiple air and missile systems...
US 9X Sidewinder Block II Air Intercept Missile Reaches full Rate production.
The US Navy and Air Force air-intercept missile (AIM)-9X Sidewinder Block II that features a “lock on after launch” capability, has reached the full rate production. Approximately 6,000 AIM-9X Blk II missiles will be procured through 2026, the company announced Monday
Navistar Defense Wins Medium Tactical Vehicles Contract From Afghanistan
Navistar Defense has won a $368 million foreign military sales contract from Afghanistan for 2,293 medium tactical vehicles. Work will be performed in West Point, Mississippi; Ooltewah, Tennessee; Marion, Wisconsin; Springfield, Ohio; and Mercer, Pennsylvania, with an estimated completion date of Nov
Lockheed Martin Wins US Contract For Autonomic Logistics Information System
Lockheed Martin has won a $430 million contract from US Department of Defense for Autonomic Logistics Information System hardware and software upgrades, supply chain management and full mission simulators. The contract also includes non-air vehicle spares, support equipment, Non-recurring engineering services in support of low-rate initial production Lot 9 F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft
French Army To Use MASA’s SWORD War-game Software
The French Armed Forces have expanded their use of MASA's constructive simulation software with the acquisition of a global license for the company's SWORD automated war-game. SWORD provides an immediate solution to SOULT (the simulation program for Combined Forces and Ground Logistics Units' Operations), for the operational preparation of Combined Forces at division, brigade, and battle group command posts
Rosoboronexport Completes 50 years in India, Seeks Closer Cooperation in Shipbuilding
Russia is ready to work with Indian state and private shipyards for executing new projects in shipbuilding. Rosoboronexport marked its 50th anniversary in India today, since the first agreement with India was signed for the delivery of Soviet naval equipment that is four Project I641K diesel-electric submarines, five Project 159E escort ships, and five Project 368P motor boats
Japan MOD Seeks 2.2 Per cent Defense Budget Hike To Buy Military
The Japanese MOD has requested the government to increase its fourth straight annual military budget spending by 2.2 per cent to buy military equipment
Northrop Wins US Army Common Infrared Countermeasure Contract
Northrop Grumman has won a $US35.3 million US army contract with options for engineering and manufacturing development and low-rate initial production of the Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) program
AECOM To Support US Navy's SeaPort-e Electronic Platform
AECOM has won a US Navy contract to provide electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and engineering support services to Seaport-e. The Seaport-e is the Navys electronic platform for acquiring support services across a variety of technical areas
Draken Supports F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Exercise
USAs Draken International has supported operational testing of the F-35 by flying the company's A-4K fighter jets as simulated adversaries. The force training exercise at Edwards Air Force was initiated by the 323rd Test and Evaluation Squadron and supported by the Joint Strike Fighter Operational Test Team from Aug
L3Harris Unveils Red Wolf, Green Wolf Launched Effects Vehicles
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Canada Picks First Sites for $38.6B Arctic Radar Network under NORAD Modernization
Two-Thirds of U.K.’s Combat Jet Prototype Built as Test Pilots Fly in...
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...