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Russian 100-Seater Airliner, SSJ-NEW Getting Prepared for First Flight

June 10, 2023 @ 05:35 AM

The ‘Russified variant of the SSJ airliner, the SSJ-NEW, is being prepared for its first flight, albeit Russian-made PD-8 engine. Irkut Corporation, part of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Rostec, has completed a field session of the Scientific and Technical Council (STC), dedicated to the preparation of the first prototype SSJ-NEW aircraft for flight tests
Azerbaijan’s Air Force Orders C-27J Spartan Transport Plane

June 9, 2023 @ 09:13 AM

Azerbaijans Air Force has placed an order for C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft. The number of aircraft ordered is yet to be disclosed
Kongsberg Wins $65M to Upgrade F-16 Jets for Romania

June 9, 2023 @ 06:41 AM

The Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency (NDMA) has extended and expanded its contract with Kongsberg to overhaul and make ready for sale a total of 32 F-16 combat aircraft. The agreement also includes technical assistance and support for the training of Romanian technical personnel
Turkey’s Hurjet Makes First Flight with Landing Gear Closed

June 8, 2023 @ 12:41 PM

Turkeys Hürjet trainer and light attack aircraft made its first flight with landing gear closed. Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) aims to produce two Hürjet aircraft each month after 2025
Argentine Air Force Receives New C-130H Hercules

June 8, 2023 @ 10:43 AM

Argentine Air Force formally inducted C-130H Hercules transport planes on June 8. Minister of Defense Jorge Taiana and Chief of the General Staff of the Argentine Air Force, Brigadier General Xavier Isaac took part in the commissioning ceremony of the aircraft
General Atomics Secures $1.2B EMALS Contract for U.S., French Aircraft Carrier Projects...

June 8, 2023 @ 07:18 AM

General Atomics has won nearly $1.2 billion to provide Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) hardware for the CVN 81 aircraft carrier
Leonardo Launches Turrets for Naval Platforms, Land Vehicles

June 8, 2023 @ 05:57 AM

Leonardo unveiled two new turrets for naval and land defence for the first time at Seafuture (La Spezia, 5-8 June). The turrets, the LIONFISH 30 and the HITFIST 30 UL, bring advanced new capabilities and performance to their respective product families
Construction of Second NFS Submarine for Italian Navy Begins

June 7, 2023 @ 05:43 AM

Fincantieri said production activities for the second of 2 new-generation submarines, as part of the U212NFS (Near Future Submarine) acquisition program of the Italian Navy, started today at the Muggiano (La Spezia) shipyard. The programme includes two vessels contracted in 2021 to be delivered in 2027 and 2029, a third submarine which has received parliamentary approval, as well as the creation of a Training Center
Leonardo Upgrades AWHero Drone with New Engine, Radar

June 6, 2023 @ 06:39 AM

Leonardo unveiled today the latest developments for its 200 kg class AWHero RUAS (Rotary Uncrewed Aerial System) during an official ceremony held at SEAFUTURE 2023 (La Spezia – Italy). The ceremony was held on board Italian Navys Paolo Thaon di Revel PPA (Pattugliatore Polivalente d'Altura - Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Vessel)
Is a U.S.-made Diving Boot Clue to the Nord Stream Whodunnit?...

June 5, 2023 @ 02:24 PM

A black and orange boot similar to the one used by U.S

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