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Thales Alenia to Build Satellites for Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure

April 10, 2020 @ 05:36 PM

Omnispace, which is building a global mobile hybrid network, today announced it has selected Thales Alenia Space, to develop the initial component of its satellite-based Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure. This will advance Omnispaces vision to deliver a global hybrid communications network based on 3GPP standards
Fifty Test COVID-19 Positive On-board French Aircraft Carrier

April 10, 2020 @ 05:15 PM

Fifty sailors and crew have been found positive for Covid-19 infection on board the French aircraft carrier ‘Charles de Gaulle, after a medical team from the army's health service was sent to the ship Wednesday. Of the fifty positive cases from 66 tested, three sailors were evacuated by plane to be followed up in a hospital in France
MBDA Resumes Some of its Activities in France

April 10, 2020 @ 08:38 AM

MBDA France has resumed partial operations that includes production and testing under “classified projects,” after over two weeks of closure owing to novel coronavirus outbreak. “Employees who could not work from home have returned to our office in France
Huntington Ingalls Begins Construction of US Navy’s Ted Stevens Destroyer

April 9, 2020 @ 08:40 AM

Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has commenced construction of the US Navys next Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, Ted Stevens (DDG 128). “HIIs Ingalls Shipbuilding division officially started fabrication of the Arleigh Burke¬-class (DDG 51) destroyer Ted Stevens (DDG 128) on Monday
Leonardo Acquires Swiss Helicopter Maker, Kopter For $185M

April 8, 2020 @ 05:13 PM

Leonardo announced today the acquisition of Switzerland- based Kopter Group AG, the manufacturer of SH09, a new single engine helicopter. The purchase price, on a cash and debt free basis, consists of a $185 million fixed component plus an earn-out mechanism linked to certain milestones starting from 2022
Saab Cuts Working Hours for 500 Employees by 40%

April 8, 2020 @ 02:11 PM

Saab today announced a reduction in working hours for 500 employees by 40% in view of reduced demand for aerostructures due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. "Saab has today made the decision to introduce reduced working hours for 500 employees at the business unit Aerostructures within the business area Industrial Product and Services (IPS)
US Africa Command Kills High-ranking al-Shabaab Terrorist in Precision Airstrike

April 8, 2020 @ 07:46 AM

US Africa Command has confirmed that one of the three terrorists killed in an April 2 precision airstrike was a long-standing, high-ranking leader in the al-Shabaab terrorist organization. The terrorist, Yusuf Jiis, was one of the foundational members of the terrorist group and held many significant positions that facilitated al-Shabaab's violent and harmful activities throughout East Africa
US Navy Procures 8 F/A-18 Engines

April 8, 2020 @ 06:51 AM

The US Navy has placed an order for 8 F414-400 engines to power their F/A-18 Super Hornet jets. “General Electric is awarded a $51
UK to Get MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Element

April 8, 2020 @ 06:01 AM

General Atomics Aeronautics Systems (GA-ASI) has won a contract to provide MQ-9 contractor logistics support launch and recovery element (LRE) to the United Kingdom. "GA-ASI has been awarded a not-to-exceed $8
USAF Orders 48 Lockheed Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles

April 8, 2020 @ 05:14 AM

The US Air Force has placed an order for 48 Lockheed Martin-made Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs). "Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control has been awarded a $167

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