In late December 2009, French defense procurement agency DGA announced the contract award to Sagem (Safran group) for the development and supply of SLPRM V5, including three years of system maintenance services. The SLPRM (Système Local de Préparation et de Restitution de Missions) mission planning and debriefing system, developed for the Rafale omnirole fighter, is a key to efficient mission planning and debriefing
The French Ministry of Defence on Dec. 31, 2009 awarded Dassault Aviation a multi-billion euro, multi-year production contract to deliver 60 Rafale F3 combat aircraft
Alenia North America, a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica and a part of the Finmeccanica Group, delivered the third Afghan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC) C-27/G.222 aircraft to the United States Air Force
Lockheed Martin recently delivered two of seven upgraded P-3C maritime surveillance aircraft for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan under the U.S
Patria Aviation Oy received an order from the Finnish Air Force for a cockpit and avionics upgrade of 18 BAE Systems Hawk Mk66 jet trainers on 31 December 2009. The upgrade is similar to the one ordered earlier for Mk51 and Mk51A trainers
The defence industry in India is poised at an inflection point in its expansion cycle driven by the modernization plans, the increased focus on homeland security, and India’s growing attractiveness as a ‘home market’ defence sourcing hub. A joint study by CII-KPMG, Opportunities in the Indian Defence Sector: An Overview reveals that Indian Industry is upbeat about the opportunities in defence and aerospace, and eager to grow its industrial capabilities in this space, but is looking to Government to continue its process of developing and fine-tuning the procurement regime and industry drivers that will enable industry to grow a robust...
Boeing today announced that it has received a $22 million option to continue supporting the B-52 bomber under the Engineering Sustainment Program (ESP) contract the company received from the U.S
The Government of Canada recently adopted a support package for the C-130J Hercules, creating high-value work for Canadian industry through Industrial Regional Benefits (IRBs) while providing the Canadian Forces (CF) with maintenance for one of its most valuable fleets. A contract amendment valued at $723 million was signed with Lockheed Martin on December 18, 2009 for an initial period ending June 30, 2016
The Boeing Company on Jan. 8 announced the delivery of last of four KC-767 aerial refueling tankers to the Japan Ministry of Defense, completing one of the International Tanker team's most significant milestones
The Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) on December 31, 2009 awarded to EADS an order for the acquisition of a fourth “Harfang” drone and a third ground control station as part of the SIDM – Système Intérimaire de Drone MALE, or Interim Medium Altitude, Long Endurance (MALE) Drone System – program. This award, worth 33