Sikorsky Aircraft Corp.
Sikorsky Aircraft is a pioneer in manufacturing helicopters for civilian and military use. In November 2015, Lockheed Martin acquired Sikorsky from its previous owner, United Technologies Corporation.
Sikrosky's CH-53K Helicopter Completes First Flight
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp today has achieved first flight of the US Marine Corps' CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopter protoype, known as Engineering Development Model-1 (EDM-1). The 30-minute flight indicates the...
US Approves 9 Balck Hawk Helicopters For $495 Million To Saudi Arabia
The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved $495 million sale of 9 UH-60M Black Hawk Utility helicopters to Saudi Arabia. The sale also includes 21 T700-GE-701D Engines, 20 Embedded...
After Lockheed-Sikorsky Merger, Pentagon Opposed To Future Such Deals
Apprehending hindrances to competition and innovation, the US department of defense has emphasized on opposing future deals similar to Lockheed Martins acquisition of Sikorsky. Pentagon procurement Chief Frank Kendall was quoted...
US Approves $9 Billion Sikorsky Takeover: Lockheed Martin
The US government has approved the $9 billion sale of Sikorsky Aircraft from United Technologies Corp to Lockheed Martin. “In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Authorities in...
Rafale Fighters, Mistral Aircraft Carrier Not On Malaysian Purchase List
Malaysian defense minister omitted mentioning big purchases like Rafale fighter jets and Mistral aircraft carrier ahead of French Defense Ministers visit to the nation. Malaysian defense minister, Hishammuddin Hussein said last...
Israel Completes Sikorsky CH-53 Rotorcraft Upgrade
Israel has completed upgrading its Sikorsky CH-53 heavy-lift rotorcraft fleet of 23. The modernization program launched in 2006 cost an approximate $2 million per unit and the upgraded helicopters will be...
China Debuts Zubr-Class Hovercraft In A Navy Drill
Chinese Peoples Liberation Army navy debuted its "new-type" Zubr-class hovercraft in a recent drill. The Ukraine-made hovercraft was set out for a landing exercise in mid-July by a squadron under the...
L-3 Wins US Contract For 9 Electro-Optical Sensor Systems
L-3 KEO has won a multi-million dollar contract from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) for nine MK 20 Electro-Optical Sensor Systems (EOSSs). L-3 KEO will build and test the systems,...
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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...