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Raytheon Gets $83 Million Contract for AIM-9X Bock II Missiles

June 15, 2017 @ 10:08 AM

Raytheon has been awarded a contract to procure 180 AIM-9X Sidewinder air-to-air missiles for the US Air Force; US Navy; and the governments of Poland; Indonesia; Romania; and Belgium. “Raytheon Co
UAE To Receive Patriot PAC-3, GEM-T Missiles in $2 Billion FMS Contract

May 12, 2017 @ 09:58 AM

The US has approved a United Arab Emirates (UAE) request for the sale of 60 Patriot Advanced Capability 3 (PAC-3) missiles with canisters and 100 Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) missiles worth an estimated US$2 billion. Also included are canisters, tools and test equipment, support equipment, publications and technical documentation, spare and repair parts, U
India's Saras Transport Aircraft To Take First Flight In June

May 11, 2017 @ 12:21 PM

Indias modified and reengined version of 14-seater Saras aircraft, developed by National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL), is readying for its first flight in first week of June. Bengaluru-based NAL has handed over the aircraft to Indian Air Force's (IAF) Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) for test flights after having received push from the government under regional connectivity policy, Times of India reported
US Approves MD 530F helicopter Sale to Kenya

May 3, 2017 @ 12:23 PM

The US Department of State has approved a $253 million sale of 12 MD 530F helicopters along with associated weapons and ammunition to Kenya to support the East-African country's operations against al-Shabaab terror group. The sale would improve Kenyas security as the country is undertaking "critical operations" against al-Shabaab terror group, the US Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a release on Tuesday
Nigerian Air Force Strikes Boko Haram Artillery With Fighter Jets

May 2, 2017 @ 01:44 PM

Nigeria's Air Force, using one Alpha Jet and also F-7Ni fighter aircraft, has destroyed artillery of Boko Haram terrorist group in the country's Sambisa forest. After a surveillance plane detected the positions of terrorist group in the forest, One Alpha Jet and one F-7Ni fighter aircraft hit them
Offensive Boost For IAF Following Su-30 MKI Deployment To Halwara Base, Bordering...

April 25, 2017 @ 11:54 AM

Indian Air Force has enhanced its offensive capability following the deployment of Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jets to frontline base in Punjabs Halwara, which is close to the Indo-Pak border. The Su-30 MKI jets were today inducted into the IAFs ‘Valiant squadron, Press Trust of India reported Monday
Indian Air Force Replaces Mig-23 Squadron With Sukhoi-30 MKI Jets

April 25, 2017 @ 08:42 AM

Indian Air Force has inducted Su-30MKI fighter jets into its Punjab-based 221 Squadron ‘Valiants, who flew MiG-23s till they were phased out in 2009. The aircraft were formally inducted on Monday by Air Marshal C
Micronet Enertec And Cyient Eye Defense Off-Sets From Israeli projects In India

April 13, 2017 @ 02:43 PM

US Micronet Enertecs subsidiary, Enertec Systems has teamed up with Indias Cyient DLM to jointly pursue contracts with Israeli Aerospace and Defense companies that have offset obligations in India. These obligations are based on an ongoing Aerospace and Defense trade agreement between the governments of India and Israel, the company announced today
US Navy’s $12.4 Billion Super Carrier Undergoes First Sea Trials

April 10, 2017 @ 02:11 PM

The US Navys USS Gerald R Ford ship has underwent the first of its sea trials to test its numerous systems. The aircraft carrier left Huntington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding after more than a year in delays and extra costs on Saturday, The Sun reported Monday
Textron Systems Wins US Navy Contract For Two Common Unmanned Surface Vehicles...

April 4, 2017 @ 12:28 PM

Textron Systems Unmanned Systems has received a $14.8 million contract to provide two fourth-generation Common Unmanned Surface Vehicles (CUSV) vehicles for the US Navy's Unmanned Influence Sweep System (UISS) program

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