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Raytheon To Provide Telemetry, Transmitter Systems For US Navy G550 AEW Aircraft

November 9, 2017 @ 10:11 AM

The US Navy has awarded a $79.6 million worth contract to Raytheon to develop the Commercial Aircraft Based Instrumentation Telemetry System and the Airborne Command Transmitter System for its newly ordered Gulfstream G550 airborne early warning aircraft
Boeing Completes Acquisition Of Aurora Flight Sciences

November 9, 2017 @ 09:34 AM

Boeing has completed the acquisition of Aurora Flight Sciences, developer and manufacturer of advanced aerospace platforms and autonomous systems. Aurora will operate under Boeing Engineering, Test & Technology as a subsidiary called Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company
UAE-built Light Attack ‘Fighter’ to be Unveiled At Dubai Airshow

November 8, 2017 @ 07:10 PM

Calidus, an Abu Dhabi-based firm will unveil its new light attack aircraft with multirole capabilities on at the Dubai Airshow next week. No details of the aircraft were released by its manufacturer who put out a teaser press release along with a sketch of what appears to be a turboprop with three underwing hardpoints
DJI Introduces New Software to Manage Drones Operations

November 8, 2017 @ 01:00 PM

DJI has introduced new software, FlightHub to enterprises and drone service providers to manage their drone operations from a single platform. FlightHub provides enterprises a centralized view of their companys drone operations to enable onsite pilots to collaborate with offsite teams
MBDA Partners With Safran For MMP Missile System

November 8, 2017 @ 11:11 AM

French firm MBDA has entered into global strategic partnership with Safran Australia as part of its bid for the Missile Moyen Portee (MMP) system anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) component being offered for the Australian Armys LAND 400 Ph 2 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) programme. According to the press release, Safran Electronics & Defense will play a key role in response to the Commonwealth of Australias Defence Industry Policy Statement to support the development of Australian sovereign industrial and strategic capability
China Objects To Indian Defense Minister's Visit To Disputed Border Region

November 8, 2017 @ 09:10 AM

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying objected to Indian Defense Minister's recent visit to the disputed area in the eastern part of the China-India border, stating that it “further complicates the border issues”. "We believe that the Indian official's visit to the disputed area will further complicate the border issue, and will not be conducive to maintaining peace and tranquility in the relevant region," Hua was quoted as saying by Global Times during a press conference on Monday
United States Missile Defense Strengthened to 44 Interceptors Ahead of Schedule

November 8, 2017 @ 07:57 AM

Boeing and the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) team recently bolstered Americas defense against long-range ballistic missiles, ahead of schedule, with the installation of the 44th interceptor. Placing the interceptor in its silo meets a U
Russia to Deliver Two Mi-17V-5 Helicopters to Thailand

November 7, 2017 @ 12:57 PM

Russia has signed a contract in September this year to deliver two Mil Mi-17V-5 helicopters to Thailand. "A contract was signed in September 2017 on the delivery of two Mi-17V-5 helicopters in the interests of the Royal Thai Army
Trump Raises $6 Billion Request for Missile Defense System, US Navy Ships...

November 7, 2017 @ 12:16 PM

The US President has requested an approval from Congress for a new wave of funding to support a missile defense system, US Navy ships repair and his new Asia strategy. “The request includes an additional $4
US Considers F-35 Aircraft Sale To UAE

November 7, 2017 @ 11:40 AM

The United States is considering selling F-35 aircraft to the United Arab Emirates, which the Gulf country has been seeking for years. On November 4, Defense News reported that experts and insiders had made clear that the UAE had a continued desire to buy F-35s, in spite of the United States repeated rejections of its requests

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