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Boeing to Modernize B-52 with Digital Communications
2015-02-09 Read More...
The B-52 Stratofortress bomber was built during the Cold War, but its digital capabilities have entered the 21st century thanks to Boeing’s ongoing Combat Network Communications Technology (CONECT) upgrade.

Oshkosh to Reset 800 U.S. Army M-ATVs
2015-02-09 Read More...
The U.S. Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, a base contract plus options to reset 800 Oshkosh-produced Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All-Terrain Vehicles (M-ATVs).

Thales to Supply FMS Software for Black Hawk Cockpit
2015-02-09 Read More...
Thales announced that it has been selected by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) to supply its state of the art Flight Management System (FMS) software, i-FMS200, which will be embedded in the avionics mission equipment package that Northrop Grumman

Boeing, DLA Sign Combat Logistics Support Contract
2015-02-06 Read More...
Boeing and the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) signed the second phase of a performance-based contract that reduces combat logistics support costs while enhancing warfighter readiness.

Diehl Congratulates Boeing for KC-46A Tanker’s Test Flight
2015-02-05 Read More...
Diehl Aerosystems, a leading partner for aircraft cabin design and integration as well as first tier supplier for avionics solutions, congratulates its customer Boeing on achieving the major milestone of successful first test flight for the KC-46A

Rolls-Royce Opens 1st Service Center for Civil Large Engines
2015-02-05 Read More...
Rolls-Royce has launched a new strategic approach to customer care with the opening of the first of a network of Customer Service Centers for civil large engines.

Obama Seeks $78 Billion in War Funds & Defense Spending
2015-02-04 Read More...
Facing new security challenges in the Middle East and Ukraine, the Obama administration on Monday proposed a $534 billion Pentagon base budget plus $51 billion in war funds as it urged Congress to end spending cuts which it says erode U.S. military

New Cessna Skyhawk Order to Expand Civil Air Patrol Fleet
2015-02-04 Read More...
Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced an order from the U.S. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) for 21 new Cessna Skyhawk 172 aircraft, the latest in a relationship spanning 40 years.

NGC’s APG-83 SABR Production to Begin for Int’l F-16s
2015-02-04 Read More...
Less than four months after completing all design reviews, Northrop Grumman's (NGC) APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) has received its first production order from Lockheed Martin.

BAE to Support Radio Communications for 13 US Navy Ships
2015-02-04 Read More...
The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a nine-year contract to support radio and communications systems design and integration for 13 surface combatant

Boeing to Sustain Guidance System of Minuteman III ICBM
2015-02-03 Read More...
Boeing will provide sustaining engineering support for the guidance system of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the U.S. Air Force, ensuring the safety, security and effectiveness of the nation’s land-based nuclear

Kaman to Supply FTE Kits for Boeing’s KC-46A Tanker
2015-02-03 Read More...
Kaman Corporation announced that its Aerosystems division (Kaman) has been awarded a multi-year contract for the production of the fixed trailing edge (FTE) kits and assemblies for the Boeing KC-46A Tanker Program.

F-35 Lightning II Nears End of All-Weather Climatic Testing
2015-02-02 Read More...
For the past four months, an F-35 Lightning II has endured extreme weather temperatures to certify the fleet to deploy to any corner of the world.

Exelis to Produce More Carriage, Release Systems for F-35
2015-02-02 Read More...
Exelis has received a low rate initial production (LRIP) contract from Lockheed Martin Corp. to continue supplying pneumatic carriage and release technology for the F-35 Lightning II.

Cubic Wins DTRA Contract to Support Exercise Training
2015-02-02 Read More...
Mission Support Services, a business unit of Cubic Corporation, was awarded a $500 million single award Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract.

Boeing Reports Record 2014 Revenue
2015-01-30 Read More...
The Boeing Company reported record 4th quarter revenue of $24.5 billion on higher deliveries and core earnings per share (non-GAAP) that increased 23% to $2.31, reflecting strong performance across the company.

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