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New C-27J Spartan Baseline Configuration Performs First Flight
2018-12-07 Read More...
The new C-27J Spartan baseline configuration - characterized by a brand new avionics system, new cockpit control panels and LED aircraft lights - completed its first flight Tuesday at Leonardo’s Aircraft Division Turin

Leonardo DRS Names Bill Guyan VP, GM, Land Electronics Unit
2018-12-05 Read More...
Leonardo DRS, Inc. Chief Executive Officer William J. Lynn III announced the appointment today of William “Bill” Guyan as Vice President and General Manager of the company’s Land Electronics business

General Dynamics European Land Systems Acquires FWW Fahrzeugwerk GmbH
2018-12-05 Read More...
General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) announced the acquisition of FWW Fahrzeugwerk GmbH, a qualified maintenance and service provider for the German Army and other international

European Maritime Safety Agency Selects CAMCOPTER® S-100 UAS
2018-12-05 Read More...
Schiebel, the market leader in Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), was awarded the coveted maritime surveillance service provision contract by the European Maritime Safety Agency

Safran Presents its Strategic and Financial Objectives
2018-12-04 Read More...
Safran unveiled ambitions to become the world’s leading aerospace supplier in 15 years, overtaking United Technologies, as it pledged a research and development (R&D) spending drive while increasing cash returns to shareholders, Reuters

GA-ASI Gains Experimental Certification on Newest MQ-9B SkyGuardian
2018-12-03 Read More...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) received a Special Airworthiness Certification in the Experimental Category from the FAA for its second MQ-9B SkyGuardian

Oshkosh Wins U.S. Army Order for 6,107 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles
2018-11-30 Read More...
Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) company, announced that the U.S. Army has placed a $1.69 billion order for 6,107 Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTV) and associated installed and packaged

UTC Completes Acquisition of Rockwell Collins
2018-11-30 Read More...
United Technologies Corp. (UTC) announced the completion of its acquisition of Rockwell Collins and the company’s intention to separate its commercial businesses, Otis and Carrier (formerly CCS), into independent entities. The separation will

Rohde & Schwarz Acquires Pixel Power Limited
2018-11-30 Read More...
Rohde & Schwarz has acquired Pixel Power Ltd., a technology leader in television branding, graphics, automation, master control and

Second Gripen E Test Aircraft Takes Flight
2018-11-29 Read More...
On 26 November, Saab completed the successful first flight of the second Gripen E test

Iran Showcases Latest Defense Equipment at IDEAS 2018
2018-11-29 Read More...
Iran is showcasing part of its military achievements and defense capabilities at IDEAS 2018 International Defense Industry Exhibition which is taking place from 27-30 November in Karachi,

Rosoboronexport Participates at IDEAS 2018 in Pakistan
2018-11-28 Read More...
Rosoboronexport, part of the Rostec State Corporation, is the organizer of Russia’s single exhibit display at the IDEAS 2018 International Defense Industry Exhibition, which is held from November 27 to 30 in Karachi,

Iran Ready to Export Fighter Jets, Training Aircraft
2018-11-28 Read More...
Iran voiced its readiness to export domestically built fighter jets and training aircraft, hoping to find potential buyers during the 9th International Iran Air Show taking place on Kish Island in the Persian Gulf on 26-29 November

Naval Group Selects Atmos UAV for UAS Testing
2018-11-27 Read More...
The Dutch company Atmos UAV has been selected by Naval for the testing of its innovative fixed-wing VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) UAV solution for evaluation

9th International Iran Air Show Kicks Off
2018-11-27 Read More...
The 9th International Iran Air Show kicked off on Kish Island on Monday in the presence of Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir

Airbus Unveils New A330MRTT Full Flight Simulator
2018-11-27 Read More...
Airbus has unveiled the new full flight and mission simulator (FFS) of the Airbus A330 MRTT Multirole Tanker Transport aircraft at its International Training Centre (ITC) in Seville,

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