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NGC, US Navy Celebrate Legacy of EA-6B Prowler
2015-07-01 Read More...
The U.S. Navy's venerable EA-6B Prowler tactical jamming aircraft, designed and built by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC), has been a fixture at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island and in the nation's carrier-based strike forces since 1971.

Lockheed Martin, Airbus Sign Order for 2 Flight Simulators
2015-07-01 Read More...
Lockheed Martin Commercial Flight Training and Airbus have signed a frame contract enabling Airbus to expedite procurement of flight simulation devices for their customers, Airbus training centers and their affiliates worldwide.

Military Helicopters Conference USA
2015-06-29 Read More...
Leveraging many years of success with its International Military Helicopter event taking place annually in March, Military Helicopters USA is specifically tailored to support the FVL program and rotary wing modernization initiatives across all US

Raytheon Receives Five Awards for Industrial Security
2015-06-29 Read More...
The Defense Security Service (DSS) honored Raytheon Company with a record five James S. Cogswell Awards for industrial security excellence during a June 24 ceremony in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Harris Tests Mid-Tier Networking Vehicular Radios
2015-06-29 Read More...
Harris Corporation's Mid-tier Networking Vehicular Radio (MNVR) has completed testing at the Army's Network Integration Evaluation 15.2 held at Ft. Bliss, Texas.

Honeywell to Provide Safety and Comfort to M-345 Pilots
2015-06-25 Read More...
Honeywell Aerospace has signed a deal to provide its Environmental Control Systems and Cabin Pressure Control Systems for Alenia Aermacchi’s lightweight, new M-345 High Efficiency Trainer jets, due to enter service in 2018.

Boeing Completes Two-Decade Build Out of C-17 Training Network
2015-06-25 Read More...
Boeing has delivered the 28th C-17 Globemaster III aircrew training simulator to the U.S. Air Force, completing the services’ goal of a national system for C-17 training.

U.S. to Set up Special Force in Spain for Africa Deployment
2015-06-24 Read More...
Washington and Madrid signed a deal last week setting up a permanent force of 2,200 U.S. Marines based in southern Spain who can be swiftly deployed to crises in Africa.

Oshkosh to Recapitalize US Army’s Heavy Tactical Vehicles
2015-06-24 Read More...
The U.S. Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, a five year requirements contract to recapitalize its Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV). Oshkosh will bring the Army’s fleet of Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical

Boeing Opens Research & Technology Center in Alabama
2015-06-23 Read More...
Boeing officially opened its new research and technology center in Alabama. The facility will serve as the company's hub for collaborative technology development with academic institutions and research partners in analytics and simulation in the

Raytheon to Supply 53 Radars for US Navy’s P-8A Poseidons
2015-06-23 Read More...
The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon Company a multi-year contract valued at $153 million to produce 53 maritime, littoral and overland surveillance radars for its fleet of Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

Thales, DCI Join Forces in EW Training
2015-06-22 Read More...
Thales and DCI have joined forces to deliver high-level training in electronic warfare. Through this partnership, the two companies will combine their skills and offer comprehensive and innovative solutions to even better meet the needs and

US Army Fires TALON Laser Guided Rockets from Apache
2015-06-19 Read More...
Raytheon Company, working with the U.S. Army, successfully completed a series of TALON Laser Guided Rocket shots during recent tests.

Beechcraft Delivers Four T-6 Training Aircraft to US Army
2015-06-18 Read More...
Beechcraft Defense Company LLC, a Textron Inc. company, announced at the Paris Air Show that it recently delivered four Beechcraft T-6D military aircraft to the United States

Global Airlines’ Profit to Reach Record $29 Billion in 2015
2015-06-15 Read More...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an upward revision of its 2015 industry outlook to a $29.3 billion net profit. On expected revenues of $727 billion, the industry would achieve a 4.0% net profit

Raytheon at Paris Air Show
2015-06-15 Read More...
Raytheon will show off the latest developments in its defense and aerospace technology at the ongoing Paris Air Show (Le Bourget, 15-21

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