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SM-3 Block IIA Destroys Target in First Intercept from Land
2018-12-13 Read More...
The Missile Defense Agency completed the third successful intercept of a ballistic missile target by a Raytheon Company SM-3® Block IIA missile, the next-gen variant that defeats missile threats outside the earth’s

Harris Plans $125 Million R&D Investment in Florida
2018-12-12 Read More...
Harris Corporation plans to invest more than $125 million in internal research and development (R&D) in Florida this fiscal year - bolstering high-paying jobs and the company’s innovation leadership in the

Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 15 Completes Acceptance Trials
2018-12-12 Read More...
Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) 15, the future USS Billings, completed Acceptance Trials in the waters of Lake Michigan. This is the ship's final significant milestone before delivery. LCS 15 is the eighth Freedom-variant LCS designed and built by the

ARQUUS Opens Logistics Center in Fourchambault, France
2018-12-11 Read More...
In the frame of the SCORPION program (modernization of the contact combat capabilities of the Army), ARQUUS opened a new logistics center on its Centre de Maintien en Condition Opérationnelle (CMCO - Operational Readiness Center) of Fourchambault

Russia Ranks Second Among World’s Arms Producers
2018-12-11 Read More...
the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) said in a statement on Monday that sales of arms and military services by the world’s largest arms-producing companies continued to grow in

Philippines Air Force Selects T129 ATAK Helicopter
2018-12-11 Read More...
Philippines Department of Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana confirmed that the Philippines Air Force selected the Turkish-made T129 Advanced Attack and Tactical Reconnaissance (ATAK) helicopters, Defense Blog

Northrop Grumman Elects Lucy C. Ryan Corporate VP, Communications
2018-12-10 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced its Board of Directors has elected Lucy C. Ryan Corporate Vice President, Communications, effective January 1, 2019. She will report to Kathy J. Warden, the company’s Chief Executive Officer and President, and

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

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