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Astrium, Safran To Build Propulsion Systems For New Ariane 5 Launchers

December 19, 2013 @ 03:29 PM

Astrium today signed contracts with Snecma (Safran) and Europropulsion for the production of the cryogenic rocket engines (liquid oxygen and hydrogen) and solid rocket motors for 18 new Ariane 5 launchers. These contracts extend the agreements signed by Astrium and Safran in 2009 for the production of propulsion system and equipment on the PB batch of 35 Ariane 5 launchers
Astrium To Supply More Ariane Launchers Worth €2 Billion

December 16, 2013 @ 03:24 PM

Astrium has won a contract worth more than €2 billion for 18 additional Ariane 5 ECA launchers with Thales selected to supply 23 electronic equipments for each launcher. These latest Ariane 5 launchers, which follow an order for 35 launchers in 2009 (PB batch), will be launched from 2017 onwards
First Tranche 3 Begins Flight Test

December 9, 2013 @ 03:12 PM

The first of a new standard of Typhoon, known as Tranche 3, has started its series of flight tests. Mark Kane, BAE Systems Managing Director - Combat Air said: “For casual observers the aircraft is little changed from its sleek predecessor but it has a number of provisions that will allow it to take on additional capability in the future
US Army M-ATVs To Be Equipped With Q-Net RPG Defeat System

December 6, 2013 @ 11:42 AM

QinetiQ has won a contract to supply Q-Net rocket propelled grenade (RPG) defeat system for installation onboard the US Army's mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) all-terrain vehicles (M-ATVs). Under the $18
Russia To Receive UAE-Made Drones In 2014

December 4, 2013 @ 08:34 AM

Russian armed forces will conduct test flights of a drone aircraft from the United Arab Emirates early next year. The unmanned United 40 Block 5 long-range reconnaissance vehicle will be tested to assess whether it meets the militarys operational needs
Thales To Continue RAN Adelaide Frigate Support

November 29, 2013 @ 08:12 AM

Thales will continue to support the Royal Australian Navys (RANs) Adelaide Class FFG frigate combat system under a contract extension announced on 27 November. The three year extension will see the company support on-board systems and associated facilities to ensure the FFG combat systems capability is effectively sustained leading into the future transition to the countrys new Air Warfare Destroyers
FA-50 Light Attack Aircraft To Get More Advanced Boresight Systems

November 28, 2013 @ 12:41 PM

Metronor AS has been awarded a contract by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for delivery of additional Harmolign Advanced Boresight Systems for the FA-50 light attack aircraft. Metronors boresight systems are based on the companys patented electro-optical technology, and have been designed to provide the most flexible, capable and affordable boresighting/ harmonization system technology available in the market
Alenia Aermacchi Completes Final Assembly Of First RAAF C-27J Aircraft

November 26, 2013 @ 11:13 AM

Alenia Aermacchi has completed the final assembly of the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) first C-27J Spartan tactical airlift aircraft with mating of the aircraft's wing with the fuselage, engines and landing gear at its facility in Italy. The aircraft is currently undergoing equipment installation and functional tests in preparation for the flight testing programme
Second Boeing P-8I Aircraft Delivered To India

November 18, 2013 @ 11:36 AM

The Indian Navy has received a new P-8I aircraft from Boeing – the second of eight long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft delivered under a 2009 contract. The first P-8I aircraft – based on the US Navys P-8A Poseidon – was delivered to India in May, and recently completed testing its weapons capabilities, including successfully firing a Boeing Harpoon missile at a target and dropping a torpedo
Boeing, Mubadala To Jointly Expand UAE Aerospace Manufacturing Capabilities

November 18, 2013 @ 09:46 AM

Boeing and Mubadala today signed a new strategic agreement to supply as much as $2.5 billion in advanced composites and machined metals to Boeing commercial programs, including the 787 and 777X

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