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Pratt and Whitney Wins $2 Billion to Produce F-35 Aircraft Propulsion Systems

June 1, 2018 @ 06:13 AM

Pratt & Whitney Military Engines is awarded $2 billion for modification contract in support of the F-35 Lightning II low-rate initial production Lot 11 aircraft for US Navy and United Kingdom. This modification provides additional funding for production non-recurring/tooling, administrative labor, partner unique items and Lot 11 production propulsion systems to include 10 F135-PW-100 propulsions systems for the Navy; 51 F135-PW-100 propulsion systems for the Air Force; and 24 F135-PW-600 propulsion systems for the Marine Corps, US Department of Defense said in a statement Thursday
Saudi-Russia Talks on S-400 Missile Defence System Purchase 'Progressing'

May 31, 2018 @ 12:25 PM

The Saudi Ambassador to Moscow Rayed Krimly said that the negotiations on the purchase of Russian-built S-400 missile air defense system is ‘advancing well and both the parties are working out on technical details of the contract. "We signed the contract during the Kings visit, what is now happening is the implementation requires technical details of technology transfers, other technical details between experts of both sides … Experts need to finish their discussions, we cannot put a date for the end of discussions, but it is proceeding in a very positive manner," Krimly told Sputnik in an interview on Thursday, added...
Orbital ATK Wins $171 Million FMS Contract To Exercise Option For Anti-Radiation

May 31, 2018 @ 11:41 AM

Orbital ATK has been awarded a $171 million worth contract to exercise an option for the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) for the US Navy and the government of Australia, the Department of defense announced Wednesday. “Orbital ATK Inc
BEL in Race to Develop Infrared Tracking System For Sukhoi Su-30 MKI...

May 30, 2018 @ 04:06 PM

Indias Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is in the race to develop a thermal imaging sights for rocket launchers and infrared image search and track system (IRST) for Sukhoi Su-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian armed forces. The two systems is part of an INR 6,900 crore (US$ 1
Indian DAC Clears Procurement Of Thermal Imaging Systems, Other Weapons For US$1...

May 29, 2018 @ 12:09 PM

Indias Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Monday cleared the procurement of weapons valued at over INR 6,900 Crore (US$ 1.01B), which includes Thermal Imaging (TI) Night Sights for the Rocket Launcher (RL) used by the Army and the Air Force
Boeing Details Super Hornet Fighter Jet Block III Version

May 25, 2018 @ 02:45 PM

Boeing is working on updating its Block II version of Super Hornet fighters to Block III and is preparing to roll off the production line next year. “The Navys carrier air wing doesnt need us to be at F-35 level of stealth to perform the missions the carrier air wing has to do
UK Royal Navy Receives First Carrier-ready Merlin Mk4 Helicopters

May 25, 2018 @ 01:31 PM

The UKs Royal Navy has received the first of a fleet of new Commando Merlin Mk4 helicopters designed for Royal Marine aircraft carrier operations. They have been acquired to replace the veteran Sea Kings
Chinese Navy Demonstrates Night Carrier Landing and Take-off

May 25, 2018 @ 12:45 PM

The China Central Television released a video footage showing People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy carrier-borne fighter jets taking off and landing back onto the carriers deck Thursday. The night landing is a huge challenge for pilots since it is difficult for them to distinguish signal lights at night, Carrier expert Li Jie was quoted as saying by Global Times news daily Friday
Pakistan Signs Deal to Procure 30 T129 ATAK Helicopters from Turkey

May 25, 2018 @ 11:44 AM

Pakistan and Turkey have signed an agreement for the sale of 30 Turkish ATAK helicopters to Islamabad. Turkeys Undersecretary of Defence Industries (SSM) Dr
Raytheon Wins $395 Million Romania PATRIOT Fire Unit Contract

May 25, 2018 @ 11:16 AM

Raytheon has been awarded a $395 million modification contract for Phased Array Tracking on Radar to Intercept Option Fire Unit for Romania. Work is expected to be completed by April 30, 2020, the US department of defense said in a statement Thursday

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