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USAF’s 6th-Generation Fighter Could Turn Everything Obsolete
2019-02-04 Read More...
Drone fighter jets, hypersonic attack planes, artificial intelligence, lasers, electronic warfare and sensors woven into the fuselage of an aircraft - are all areas of current technological exploration for the US Air Force (USAF) as it begins early

Iran Displays New Drones, Weapons in “Eqtedar 40” Exhibition
2019-02-01 Read More...
The Iranian Armed Forces showcased their latest achievements and products, including new drones and weapons, in “Eqtedar 40’ exhibition in

Raytheon/Lockheed Martin Javelin JV Wins Order for 2,100 F-Model Missiles
2019-02-01 Read More...
The Javelin Joint Venture was awarded a production contract for 2,100 F-Model (FGM-148F) missiles, following a successful and rigorous system qualification test program that included 21 successful flight

Republic of Korea Air Force Receives First Airbus A330 MRTT
2019-02-01 Read More...
The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT)

Boeing Awarded U.S. Navy Order for 19 P-8A Poseidon
2019-01-31 Read More...
The U.S. Navy has awarded Boeing a $2.4 billion production contract for the next 19 P-8A Poseidon aircraft. The contract includes 10 aircraft to add to the current inventory of P-8As in the U.S. Navy fleet, all five jets currently under contract

Russian Aerospace Forces to Get 4 MiG-35 4++ Generation Fighter Jets
2019-01-31 Read More...
Russian Aerospace Forces will receive four MiG-35 4++ generation multirole jet fighters later this year, a source in the aviation industry told

FLIR Systems Acquires Aeryon Labs of Canada
2019-01-30 Read More...
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced it has acquired Aeryon Labs Inc., a leading developer of high-performance unmanned aerial systems (UAS) for the global military, public safety, and critical infrastructure markets for $200

MBDA to Integrate Brimstone Missile Onto RAF’s Protector RG Mk1 Aircraft
2019-01-30 Read More...
MBDA has received a contract for the integration of its Brimstone high-precision strike missile onto the Royal Air Force’s Protector RG Mk1 remotely piloted aircraft developed and manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems,

Iran to Stage Four Military Exhibitions
2019-01-30 Read More...
The 40th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution will be commemorated with 4 major exhibitions showcasing the military achievements of the country, Spokesman for the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi

Russian-Indian PJ-10 BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile
2019-01-29 Read More...
Boris Obnosov, CEO of Russia’s Tactical Missiles Corporation considers the Russian-Indian BrahMos project as an ideal example of military and technical cooperation, TASS news agency

GA-ASI Hosts Industry Showcase Highlighting UK Partners
2019-01-29 Read More...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, electro-optic and related mission systems, hosted an Industry Showcase today to recognize UK companies that are

Boeing Delivers First Two KC-46A Pegasus Tankers to U.S. Air Force
2019-01-29 Read More...
The first two Boeing KC-46 Pegasus aircraft departed Everett’s Paine Field on January 25th for McConnell Air Force Base, where the 22nd Air Refueling Wing will be the first unit to have the world’s newest air refueling

Iran Tests New Drones, Fighters in Massive Drills
2019-01-28 Read More...
The Iranian Army’s Ground Forces used Mohajer drones and RF-4 fighters for reconnaissance purposes during the Friday round of operations in ‘Eqtedar 97’ drills in the central province of

China’s “Feilong-1” MALE UAV Conducts First Flight
2019-01-28 Read More...
Zhong Tian Guide Control Technology Company (China) announced that it has successfully completed the maiden flight of its Feilong-1 (Flying Dragon-1) Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MALE

AST & Science Names Chris Ivory to Leadership Team
2019-01-28 Read More...
AST & Science has named satellite-industry veteran Chris Ivory to serve as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and also Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the newly formed AST & Defense

Ivory Coast Joins the Family of C295 Operators
2019-01-25 Read More...
The Ministry of Defence of Ivory Coast has signed a firm order for one C295 medium transport

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