Super Hornet Service Extension Program In 2017 Due To Delay In F-35
The US Navy will start a service life extension program of F/A-18 E and Super Hornets in 2017 due to delays in fielding the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. "Our first Super Hornets are getting to 6,000 hours probably at the end of next year so that's the place where we'll start...
Lockheed Martin To Upgrade US C-5 Galaxy Aircraft
Lockheed Martin has won a $240 million contract from US department of defense for enhancing reliability of the C-5 Galaxy transport aircraft and Re-Engineering program (RERP) Lot 7 installation. Contractor will provide the final lot of 11 aircraft to the C-5M fleet, the company announced Thursday
Google Uses NASA To Leapfrog Aviation Regulations For Drone Testing
Google uses a legal loophole to piggyback on NASA to test drones in US airspace as it exempts the company from federal aviation regulations. The partnership with NASA will enable Google to test its commercial drones dodging the federal aviation regulations, the Guardian reported Wednesday
Israel Prevents Cyber Breach Into Its Defense Ministry Files
Israel has successfully prevented a cyber-breach after suspicious emails containing "malicious files" reached the defense ministry in the recent weeks. The infected email would allow hackers access to classified information
Northrop Grumman Demonstrates Mission Management, Control Systems Capabilities
Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated mission management control features that create more unmanned aircraft system (UAS) versatility and efficiencies. During a series of high-altitude, long-endurance RQ-4 Global Hawk demonstrations, the UAS seamlessly responded to external requests to dynamically alter its route of flight and sensor functionality, thereby breaking the one-user to...
BAE Systems Wins $79.8 Million US Navy's MK 45 Gun Systems Contract
BAE Systems has won a $79.8 million contract to overhaul and upgrade Mk 45 systems on US Navy Destroyer Class (DDG) ships
US DoD Approves $9 Million To Raytheon, Lockheed To Develop Multi-Object Kill...
The US department of Defense has approved $9 million each to Lockheed Martin, Raytheon to define a proof-of-concept prototype of a Multi-Object Kill Vehicle. Under this new contract, the contractor will define a concept that can destroy several objects within a threat complex by considering advanced sensor, divert and attitude control and communication concepts, the US DOD announced Tuesday
Development Work Begins On New Buk Missile
Almaz-Antey has begun development of next generation of the Buk medium-range advanced defense missile system. The Buk missile is capable of destroying tactical and strategic aircraft, helicopters, cruise missiles, and other aerodynamic aircraft at any point in their range of operation, along with tactical ballistic and aircraft missiles, and smart air bombs in conditions of heavy enemy counter fire and radio jamming; as well as to attack water and ground surface contrast targets, according to the company website
Saudi In Talks With Russia To Buy Iskander Missiles
Saudi Arabia is in talks with Russia to procure Iskander tactical missile systems and other range of armaments. "Saudi Arabia is set to intensify relations with Russia in all the spheres, including in the military field," Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir was quoted as saying by Sputnik
Larson Electronics Releases Infrared, Visible Light Military Spotlight
Larson Electronics has released a new infrared and visible light combination LED remote control spotlight with a hard wired dash remote. The GL-4600-M magnetic mount LED spotlight from Larson Electronics is a motorized 24 volt spotlight designed for military operations
USAF F-16 Jet Crashes In Germany
The US Air Forces F-16 jet has been crashed in southern Germany on Tuesday morning. The fight plane, assigned to the 480th Fighter Squadron at Spangdahlem Air Base in western Germany, crashed at 9:38 a
Rheinmetall To Supply Tank Ammunition To International Customer
Rheinmetall has won a 43.1 million contract from an international customer to supply tank ammunition
Ukrainian MP Accused of Enabling Russian Infiltration of Anti-Corruption Bureau
Bangladesh Air Force’s Chinese-made Jet Crashes into School during Class, Killing 19
Israel Signs $150M Deal for Humvee Purchase from U.S. Firm AM General...
Bad Weather Helps Russia Strike Ukrainian Targets with Drones, Missiles
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...