Northrop Grumman is applying a modular, open architecture approach throughout its product portfolio, allowing for rapid addition of new avionics capabilities for warfighters. Northrop Grumman will leverage the The Open Group Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Consortium's expertise in open architecture to implement FACE requirements for both current and future programs, including the Black Hawk H-60L Digital Performance Plan program and Tech-Refresh Mission Computers for the H-1 Upgrade program
Raytheon Company has integrated an advanced targeting capability into the U.S
Textron Inc. today unveiled the latest vehicle in its COMMANDO(TM) four-wheeled armored vehicle line-up during the AUSA 2013 in Washington
Honeywell Aerospace has completed successful testing of its latest Synthetic Vision Avionics Backbone (SVAB) to integrate multiple types of sensors into helicopters with a 3-D view. Testing conducted on a Blackhawk helicopter confirmed the ability to register and integrate multiple types of data including real-time millimeter wave sensor with pre-existing precision terrain data into the backbone for a realistic visual rendering of the outside environment, giving pilots the most up-to-date information available
Oshkosh Defense is demonstrating its C4 and systems integration capabilities to connect soldiers to the network on its MRAP All-Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) at the Association of the U.S
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has opened bids for its $1 billion self-propelled gun modernization program aiming to replace nearly 50-year-old M109 self-propelled howitzers. An IDF official listed the new gun as key to the ground forces Fire2025, a strategic investment plan for firepower that is lethal, longer in range and more precise, yet flexible enough for effective use across the operational spectrum
Russia will soon supply over 10 fully armed and equipped Mi-28NE Night Hunter attack helicopters to Iraq under a $4.3 billion agreement signed in 2012
Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) and Pilatus Aircraft have announced the launch of an offset project to establish an electrical harness manufacturing capability at BELs Bangalore Complex. Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, Switzerland entered into a contract with the Government of India in 2012 for the supply of 75 PC-7 MkII turboprop basic trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force
Vancouver Shipyards will be building up to 10 additional large non-combat ships for the Canadian Coast Guard fleet at an estimated cost of $3.3 billion
Bell Helicopter signed an agreement to sell two Bell 407GXs to General Dynamic Aero Industry at the Aviation Expo China 2013. "The Bell 407GX continues to gain momentum in China," said Chris Jaran, managing director, China