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France Receive First MQ-9 Reaper Drone

January 6, 2014 @ 01:16 PM

The French Air Force took delivery of MQ-9 (Block 1) Reaper drones deployed in the Sahel region on January 1, 2014. The arrival of this first UAV system is a result of the priority given to intelligence in the White Paper on Defense and National Security that was approved by the President of the Republic on 29 April 2013
Canada, Sikorsky To Continue Maritime Helicopter Project

January 6, 2014 @ 12:59 PM

The Canadian government has signed an agreement with Sikorsky Aircraft to revive the long-pending multi-billion dollar maritime helicopter project. "Under the new terms established in the Principles of Agreement (POA), Sikorsky has committed to deliver the needed helicopter capability at no additional cost to Canada," said the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services
USAF To Demo CHIRP Sensor In 2016

January 6, 2014 @ 12:50 PM

The US Air Force is planning to conduct a flight demonstration of the commercially hosted infrared payload (CHIRP) follow-on technology in 2016. In an email to SpaceNews, , Space and Missile Systems Center spokesperson said the service is currently pursuing wide field-of-view options to include another flight demonstration in 2016 to inform future architecture decisions
US Sniper Maker Turns Down $15 Million Contract From Pakistan

January 6, 2014 @ 12:46 PM

A US-based weapons company has turned down a $15 million dollar offer to supply sniper systems to Pakistan, arguing that these weapons might end up being used against American soldiers. "Our greatest fear was that our equipment might be used against US troops
Thales, Astrium Team Up For Ariane 5 ME Contract

January 6, 2014 @ 12:41 PM

Thales has signed a contract with Astrium, prime contractor for the Ariane 5 ME (Midlife Evolution) launcher, for the development of the control electronics on the upper-stage Vinci engine steering system. Scheduled to make its first flight in mid-2018, Ariane 5 ME is a higher performance version of Europe's Ariane 5 launch vehicle
3D Printing Could Cut Down Military Hardware Maintenance Costs

January 6, 2014 @ 12:30 PM

With the recent successful demonstration by BAE Systems of its Tornado fighter jet fitted with metal components created on a 3D printer, the aerospace and defence industry is excited over the prospect of a technology which may reduce its spares warehousing and logistics cost. Procuring and stocking spares and moving them to bases form a huge part of the running cost of maintaining military hardware such as aircraft, tanks and ships
Indian Military Helicopter Procurement Costs To Rise Following AgustaWestland Contract Termination

January 6, 2014 @ 11:12 AM

As the possibility of blacklisting by the Indian government looms over AgustaWestland following the termination of the VVIP helicopter deal, its participation in various other military tenders worth an estimated $3.5 billion also hang in the balance
Lockheed Martin Win Contracts Worth $23 Million

January 6, 2014 @ 10:55 AM

Lockheed Martin was awarded a $14 million contract for the production of one Mission Signal Processor equipment suite and two array simulator cabinets in support of the Aegis Training and Readiness Center. Work is expected to be completed by November 2015
BAE Systems Awarded MK 41 Launching Systems Contract

January 6, 2014 @ 10:51 AM

BAE Systems has won a $19 million modification contract for MK 41 vertical launching system canister production requirements. Production requirements will include 89 MK 21 MOD 3 (SM-6) canisters, coding plug assemblies, explosive bolts, and impulse cartridge assemblies
General Electric Wins $572 Million F414 Engine Support Contract

January 6, 2014 @ 10:48 AM

General Electric was awarded a $572 million three-year performance based logistics requirements contract, for the repair, replacement, and program support for 17 F414 engine (F/A-18 E, F and EA-18G aircraft) components. Work is expected to be completed by Dec

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