India is likely to finalize the preliminary design of its Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) - Tejas Mk-II, by the end of March. The Aeronautical Development Agency's (ADA)official was quoted as saying by New Indian Express that the detailed design phase of LCA Mk 2 would begin in the second quarter of 2014
Défense Conseil International (DCI) has won the “Helicopter Basic Flying Training Syllabus Harmonisation Study (2 HS)” contract from the European Defence Agency (EDA). The study, which will be presented next June, is aiming at implementing a European reference syllabus concerning the ab initio training of helicopter pilots
AmSafe Bridport Limited will be showcasing its Tarian RPG Armour system for the first time at the Singapore Air show, 11-16 February 2014. This lightweight and durable armour is fitted to a Singapore Technologies Kinetics Bronco
The United Arab Emirates Naval Forces (UAENF) last of six Baynunah-class corvette, Al-Hili, was launched on 6 February, according to the news agency WAM. This follows the commissioning of the third Baynunah, Al-Dhafra, in December
Northrop Grumman has delivered the 100th airborne electronic attack (AEA) kit for the EA-18G Growler aircraft on November 26, 2013, a week ahead of the contract date. The AEA kit is a critical component of the aircraft, which allows warfighters to target and attack the most complex enemy communication and air defense systems
Lockheed Martin successfully tested the U.S
The US Department of Justice has launched an investigation into Honeywells export and import procedures after it was found that the firm used Chinese parts on the F-35 aircraft. Besides using $2 magnets on the aircrafts radar system, landing gears and other hardware, Honeywell also used simple thermal sensors that were made in China in 2009 and 2010
Lockheed Martin will continue tracking and sharing data on orbiting space assets and debris through a $3.9 million contract from U
The Russian Air Force is planning to order an additional batch of new Yak-130 combat trainers because demand for the aircraft is growing, according to RIA Novosti. The current contract with Russias Irkut aircraft corporation stipulates the delivery of 55 Yak-130s to the air force
The Royal Australian Air Force today successfully completed the maiden flight of its first C-27J Spartan in Italy. Chief Executive Officer of the Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) Mr Warren King said this was an exciting milestone for the DMO and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as it represents a major step towards further strengthening Air Forces airlift capability