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Malfunctioning Gyroscopes Caused Singapore F-16 Crash: Final Report Confirms

June 21, 2024 @ 10:17 AM

Singapores Ministry of Defense (MINDEF) has concluded that degraded pitch rate gyroscopes, which provided false inputs to the Digital Flight Control System, caused last months F-16 crash at Tengah Air Base. The incident involved Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16C that crashed shortly after take-off during a routine training exercise on May 8th
Leonardo Debuts All-new AW-249 Military Helicopter at Eurosatory 2024

June 21, 2024 @ 09:59 AM

Leonardo has unveiled the AW-249, the Italian Army's new combat helicopter, at the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition in Paris. The AW-249, the first and only all-new Western combat helicopter design, incorporates digitization, connectivity, sensor-fusion, information superiority, and interoperability features
Rheinmetall Unveils Lynx KF41 with Leonardo’s HITFACT MkII Turret at Eurosatory 2024

June 20, 2024 @ 05:51 AM

Rheinmetall has introduced the Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
HENSOLDT to Supply Optical Vision Systems for PUMA Infantry Fighting Vehicles

June 19, 2024 @ 09:44 AM

HENSOLDT is supplying an unspecified number of optical vision systems for the PUMA infantry fighting vehicle. The customers are KNDS and Rheinmetall, which produce and distribute the PUMA through their joint venture, PSM GmbH
Airbus Begins Flight Test of NH90 Standard 2 Helicopter

June 18, 2024 @ 09:43 AM

Airbus Helicopters has initiated flight testing for the NH90 Standard 2 prototype, tailored for French Army Aviation's special forces missions. The French Ministry for Armed Forces has ordered a total of 18 NH90s in the Standard 2 configuration
Rheinmetall to Start Building Lynx IFVs in Ukraine from 2024

June 13, 2024 @ 05:57 AM

Germanys Rheinmetall has revealed plans to start producing Lynx infantry fighting vehicles in Ukraine this year, besides producing artillery ammunition in the battle-ravaged country. On June 12, Rheinmetall and Ukraine, represented by the Minister of Strategic Industries, Oleksandr Kamyshin, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to expand their strategic cooperation during the “Ukraine Recovery Conference” in Berlin
L3Harris to Merge B-52H Bomber’s Electronic Warfare Officer and Navigator Positions...

June 10, 2024 @ 07:36 AM

L3Harris Technologies received a $34 million contract from the U.S
Hensoldt to Equip Ukrainian Helicopters with Detection and Self-Protection Sensors

June 6, 2024 @ 04:30 AM

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT is set to enhance the defense capabilities of the Ukrainian armed forces by equipping their helicopters with advanced detection and self-protection sensors. This latest order includes further deliveries of the Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), with the contract valued in the double-digit million range
Rheinmetall to Integrate MBDA's Small Anti-Drone Missile onto Skyranger 30 Armored Vehicle

June 5, 2024 @ 11:11 AM

Rheinmetall and MBDA Deutschland have signed a Letter of Intent to integrate MBDA's Small Anti Drone Missile (SADM) into the Skyranger 30 and other Rheinmetall military vehicles. The new guided missile effectively counters small and medium-sized drones with a high hit probability at long distances, while the Skyranger 30's 30mm cannon provides efficient mobile defense against airborne threats at shorter ranges
Lockheed Martin Opens New Facility at Huntsville for Next Generation Interceptor Development

May 31, 2024 @ 05:21 AM

Lockheed Martin inaugurated its new $18 million engineering facility, labs, and demonstration center in Huntsville. The 122,000-square-foot complex is designed to accommodate 500 employees, focusing on advancing national security capabilities and fostering innovation in North Alabama, with specific projects including the development of the Black Hawk helicopter, Long Range Hypersonic Weapon, and Next Generation Interceptor (NGI)

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