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F-35 Phase II Cost Reduction Initiatives Launched

July 12, 2016 @ 08:54 AM

The US Department of Defense on Monday announced two initiatives with industry to reduce F-35 Lightning II production and sustainment costs. The first is a two-year extension of the "Blueprint for Affordability for Production" program announced in 2014, and the second is the creation of a similar concept to reduce the operation and sustainment costs of the F-35 weapon system, according to Lockheed Martin press release
Saab Upgrades Gripen Fighter With MBDA Meteor BVRAAM Missile

July 11, 2016 @ 02:58 PM

Saab, the Swedish Air Force and Swedens Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have successfully integrated the MBDA Meteor BVRAAM missile on to the Gripen fighter. Known in Swedish terms as MS20, this upgrade is the latest step in Gripens process of constant capability expansion
EASA Certifies Interim Fix For A400M Transport Aircraft Engine Power Gearbox Issue...

July 11, 2016 @ 02:55 PM

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified an interim fix for a power gearbox issue with Airbus A400M transport aircraft engines. "It's good news
3D-Printed Drone Can Be Created In A Day: Russian Company

July 11, 2016 @ 02:29 PM

The Russian United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation (UIMC) presented the first 3D-printed reconnaissance drone that can be created in a single day at Innoprom exhibition-2016. “Rostec presented the first Russian drone reconnaissance made by a 3D-printer, tiltrotor RHV-35, LADA Vesta on the gas engine, OP Sight 1x4 for civilian shooting products, satellite system ‘Aurora remote sensing ‘KAMAZ cabin, ‘Transformer and other products at the International Industrial Exhibition, Innoprom 2016,” the company said in a statement Monday
Russia, China To Sign Contract For Joint Production Of Advanced Heavy Helicopters...

July 11, 2016 @ 01:56 PM

Rostec will sign a contract with China on joint production of advanced heavy helicopters by the end of 2016. "Russia will sign a firm contract with the Chinese partners for the advanced heavy helicopter production by the end of this year," Director of International Cooperation and Regional Development Viktor Kladov said during the exhibition, Inoprom-2016, Rostec reported Monday
UK Buys 50 Boeing Apache Helicopters, 9 P-8A Aircraft For $6 Billion

July 11, 2016 @ 01:39 PM

Boeing has won contracts worth $6 billion from the UK Minister of Defense in a government to government deal with the US for the purchase of 50 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and nine P-8A maritime surveillance aircraft during the ongoing Farnborough air show. The 50 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters would cost $2
Thales, Elettronica To Cooperate In Electronic Warfare Domain

July 11, 2016 @ 01:25 PM

Thales and Elettronica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint initiatives and pursue growth business opportunities in the Electronic Warfare (EW) segment. "This MoU extends the area of our long-standing business relationship and both companies believe that it represents a fundamental step for growth in Europe and the International Market," said Enzo Benigni, Chairman and CEO of Elettronica SpA
Leonardo AW189 Cleared For All-Weather Operations

July 11, 2016 @ 12:32 PM

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has certified Leonardo-Finmeccanicas AW189s Full Ice Protection System (FIPS) clearing the way for the aircraft to operate in full icing conditions. The EASA certification comes after three years of flight trials in Northern Europe and North America, during the winter months, to gather data and test the effectiveness of the system which includes electrically heated main and tail rotor blades, heated windscreens and an ice detection system
Embraer, Boeing To Jointly Market KC-390 Aerial Refuelling Aircraft

July 11, 2016 @ 12:19 PM

Embraer and Boeing have signed an agreement to jointly market and support the KC-390, a multi-mission mobility and aerial refuelling aircraft. The aircraft is currently on an eight nation tour, and expects to receive certification by the end of 2017
Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce to Provide Engine Support for RAF F-35B Fighters

July 11, 2016 @ 12:03 PM

Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce will join forces to provide comprehensive technical support at Royal Air Force Marham to support F135 engines and the LiftSystems on the U.K

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