BAE Systems is participating in Bahrain Airshow, 16-18 January 2014, focusing on exhibiting Typhoon and Hawk capabilities with scale models of Typhoon, Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer and the EJ200 engine. The exhibit also has the interactive Typhoon Helmet (also known as the Helmet Mounted Symbology System) Demonstrator and the Eurofighter Typhoon Cockpit Simulator on display
The US Air Force received the first five of 24 F-22 Raptors, which are now a part of the 95th Fighter Squadron, reactivated in October 2013. "We have been talking about the arrival of this mission for a few years," said Lt
The Czech government approved sale of 28 subsonic L-159 ALCA aircraft to the US, while postponing prolonged lease of Sweden-made SAAB 39 Gripen supersonic aircraft talks. The American Draken International company is interested in purchase of up to 28 pieces (24 complete and four incomplete) for $21
The Indonesian Defense Ministry announced the plans to replace the F-5 Tiger fighter aircraft with the latest generation of jet fighters. "We have received proposals from several jet fighter manufacturers for replacing the F-5 Tiger fighter aircraft
Taiwan has taken delivery of Harpoon anti-ship missiles to be used on its Submarines as part of $6.5 billion arms deal it signed in 2008 with the US
CAE today announced that it has won contracts valued at more than $110 million to provide a range of training systems and services. The string of contracts, which add to CAE's third quarter fiscal year 2014 order intake, include a new program to provide Beechcraft T-44C aircrew training for the United States Navy, a foreign military sale contract to provide an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter simulator for the Royal Danish Navy, and a contract from Beechcraft to provide a T-6C ground-based training system (GBTS) for the Mexican Air Force
A7 Helmet Systems today validated the extraordinary blunt-impact performance of its ASH-22 BioRmr padding system, an off-the-shelf, direct replacement for the 7-pad systems, to be used by combat helmets. A7HS contracted an accredited third party, Chesapeake Testing, to test the system in Advanced Combat Helmets (ACH) and tested it in accordance with AR/PD 10-02 Rev
With the cancellation of the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter deal and delays in acquiring the medium multi role combat aircraft (MMRCA) from Dassault, the Indian defense establishment is reeling under concerns that important projects maybe be further delayed. However, despite delays, India has reached major milestones with the indigenous supersonic fighter aircraft LCA-Tejas achieving its Initial Operation Clearance and the army taking delivery of its first indigenous helicopter, the Rudra ALH from HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd) in 2013
The US Coast Guard pilots will soon be flying the Alenia Aermacchi C-27J, an Italian transport plane, under a transfer from the U.S
Rockwell Collins today announced the foundation of a new Information Management Services (IMS) business that combines recently acquired ARINC Inc. with its Flight Information Solutions business and its Ascend family of products and services