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EASA Issues Single Production Organisation Approval to Airbus Helicopters
2018-02-07 Read More...
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and Airbus Helicopters have just implemented a new single Production Organisation Approval

Sikorsky Qualifies Weapons System for Digital Black Hawk Helicopter
2018-02-06 Read More...
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has completed qualification to military standards of a comprehensive weapons system for S-70M / S-70i™ Black Hawk helicopters. Fully integrated with the aircraft’s existing avionics, the system allows either

Thuraya at Singapore Airshow 2018
2018-02-05 Read More...
Thuraya Telecommunications Company will be showcasing its airborne satellite communications service, Thuraya Aero, and meeting with officials from the aerospace sector at the upcoming Singapore Airshow which will be held from February 6th-11th at

Bell Boeing Team to Modify Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys
2018-02-05 Read More...
The Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey team is embarking on a modification effort with the U.S. Marine Corps that will improve readiness and reliability of the fleet of tiltrotor

HENSOLDT Presents Sensor Portfolio at Singapore Airshow
2018-02-05 Read More...
HENSOLDT, the leading independent sensor house, will present its broad range of sensor technologies at Singapore Airshow 2018 to be held 6 - 11 February

Rosoboronexport Presents History of Military Cooperation With India
2018-02-05 Read More...
On January 29, 2018, the Russian Foreign Ministry’s press center hosted presentation of a photo book titled Russia-India: Milestones of Military-Technical Cooperation. The event was organized jointly by the Russian Foreign Ministry and JSC

Boeing to Fully Participate at Singapore Airshow 2018
2018-02-02 Read More...
Boeing will showcase a wide range of products and services at this year’s Singapore Airshow, Asia’s largest aerospace and defense show, which runs February

Safran’s Navigation System to Modernize Dutch Submarines
2018-02-02 Read More...
Following an international bidding process, Safran’s integrated inertial navigation system (including Sigma 40 inertial navigation units and the associated computers) was chosen to modernize the Royal Netherlands Navy’s Walrus class

Rosoboronexport Eyes Stronger Exports of Small-Midget Subs
2018-02-01 Read More...
JSC Rosoboronexport, part of Rostec State Corporation, and JSC United Shipbuilding Corporation will continue their efforts to promote small and midget submarines in the external market in

Airbus to Exhibit Latest Products, Services at Singapore Airshow
2018-02-01 Read More...
Airbus will be the largest international exhibitor at the upcoming Singapore Airshow, showcasing a selection of its latest products, services and innovations in the commercial aircraft, defense, space and helicopter markets. The show takes place at

Lockheed Martin’s Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile Conducts New Test
2018-02-01 Read More...
Lockheed Martin’s Miniature Hit-to-Kill (MHTK) missile successfully conducted a controlled flight test to demonstrate the interceptor’s increased agility, and to validate the performance of its airframe and electronics -- now common between MHTK's

Jeff Shockey to Lead Boeing’s Defense and Space Sales Team
2018-02-01 Read More...
Boeing has tapped Jeff Shockey to be Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing for its Defense, Space & Security unit, effective

Australia Unveils $3.8 Billion Fund to Boost Foreign Arms Exports
2018-01-30 Read More...
The Australian government will establish a $3.8 billion fund that will offer loans to local arms manufacturers in a push to rapidly grow Australia’s defense export industry, SBS News

Lockheed Martin Receives THAAD Interceptor Contract
2018-01-30 Read More...
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded Lockheed Martin a $459 million contract modification for production and delivery of interceptors for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system. The modification brings the total

Russian Helicopters to Export 7 Ка-32А11BCs in 2018
2018-01-29 Read More...
Russian Helicopters (part of State Corporation Rostec) will deliver 7 multirole Ка-32A11BC helicopters to foreign customers in 2018. The machines are being built at Kumertau Aviation Production Enterprise

Saab Wins Order for Sabertooth Underwater Vehicle
2018-01-29 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab has signed a contract for deliveries of the Sabertooth Autonomous Underwater Vehicle/Remotely Operated Vehicle (AUV/ROV). Deliveries will take place during

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