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Rostec to Build Test Facility for Engine of Russian-Chinese Wide-body Aircraft

October 2, 2018 @ 11:11 AM

United Engine Corporation (UEC), a Rostec subsidiary, will build a $300 million test facility for the prospective PD-35 aircraft engine, which is proposed to be used in the Russian-Chinese CR929 Long Range Wide Body aircraft. The testing facilities will be created at JSC "UEC-PERM ENGINE"
US Navy Awards $9 Billion for Construction of 10 DDG 51 Class

September 28, 2018 @ 07:04 AM

The United States Navy has awarded $9 billion worth contracts to Huntington Ingalls Industries and Bath Iron Works for the construction of 10 DDG 51 class ships. Huntington Ingalls Industries has won $5
Boeing-Saab Beat Lockheed-KAI to Win $9.2B USAF Next-Generation Training Jet Contract

September 28, 2018 @ 05:11 AM

A Boeing-Saab partnership has won $9.2 billion contract for the United States Air Force Advanced Pilot Training aircraft and ground-based training systems beating Lockheed-KAI consortium and Leonardo DRS
Harris Corp to Deliver Next-gen Integrated Core Processor for F-35 Fighter Jet

September 27, 2018 @ 05:27 PM

Lockheed has selected Harris Corp to develop and deliver the next generation Integrated Core Processor (ICP) for the F-35 fighter jet. The F-35's ICP acts as the brains of the F-35, processing data for the aircraft's communications, sensors, electronic warfare, guidance and control, cockpit and helmet displays, Lockheed Martin said in a statement Thursday
China Delivers Y-8 Military Transport Aircraft to Kazakhstan

September 26, 2018 @ 09:59 AM

China has handed over the Y-8 mid-size military transport aircraft to Kazakhstan, an aircraft considered as competitor to the US-made C-130. Produced by Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation, the Y-8F200W is expected to land on Wednesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, coming from Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, according to the corporation's official WeChat account on Sunday
USAF Selects Leonardo-Boeing MH-139 to Replace UH-1N “Huey” Helicopters

September 25, 2018 @ 06:31 AM

The United States Air Force (USAF) selected the MH-139, based on the Leonardo AW139 and offered by Boeing as prime contractor, to replace its fleet of UH-1N “Huey” helicopters in a deal worth $2.4 billion for 84 helicopters
Chinese AV500 Unmanned Helicopter Participates in Combat Exercise

September 24, 2018 @ 11:43 AM

Chinese AV500 unmanned helicopter, billed as a competitor to the US-made MQ-8 Fire Scout, recently conducted deep penetration operations during a combat exercise. China Daily quoting a social media post by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) said that the AV500 unmanned helicopter performed well in a recent military exercise of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)
L3 To Produce Squad Aiming Laser Systems For USSOCOM

September 22, 2018 @ 11:29 AM

The US Navy has awarded a $48.5 million worth contract for the production of Squad Aiming Lasers (SAL), spare parts, and training in support of U
China to Unveil Apache Helicopter Rival at Zhuhai Air Show

September 21, 2018 @ 02:50 PM

China will unveil its Z-10ME attack helicopter at the Zhuhai Air Show in November, billed as a low-priced alternative to the US-made Apache attack helicopter but with similar firepower and engine thrust. Chinese state-run media reported today that the Z-10ME was an improved version of the Z-10 in use by ground and air forces of the People's Liberation Army
Lockheed Martin, Austal Win US Navy Contracts to Build Three Littoral Combat...

September 20, 2018 @ 07:08 AM

The United States Navy has awarded modifications to previously awarded Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) contracts for one Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 LCS to Lockheed Martin and two FY 2018 LCSs to Austal USA, Sept. 18

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