The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Finland of a M270A2 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) upgrade and related equipment. The Government of Finland has requested to buy the M270A2 upgrade for its M270A1 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS). The upgrade will include: intercom…
HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a fixed-price incentive, multi-year procurement contract for the construction of six Arleigh Burke-class destroyers (DDG 51) for the U.S. Navy. The contract includes options for additional DDG 51 ships and for engineering, design and post-delivery efforts. Due to potential competitions for the option ships, the cumulative dollar value…
Archer Aviation, a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, has announced that it has significantly expanded its partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD), United States (US) by signing new contracts with the US Air Force with a total value of up to $142 million. This new execution phase of the partnership…
IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries) and Odysight.ai unveiled a cutting-edge visual based health monitoring system for UH-60 helicopters. The system is based on a multicamera system that enables real-time monitoring of the aircraft’s systems health, ensuring maximum safety and availability. The UH-60 helicopter is a dominant player in the rotary wing aircrafts. It is used for…
The Ministry of Defence, UK has purchased its 1000th Landshield anti-jam system / unit from Raytheon UK, marking the latest milestone in the company’s efforts to defend critical GPS signals. Landshield is a market-leading anti-jam system. Only the size of a hockey puck, Landshield’s lightweight, small frame and low power usage allow it to be…
Safran have announced the contemplated acquisition of Collins Aerospace’s high-technology actuation and flight control activities, which are mission critical for commercial & military aircraft and helicopters. The business has around 3,700 employees across eight facilities in Europe (France, UK and Italy) and in Asia, and also benefits from MRO and engineering capabilities. Further, it is…
SkyAlyne – a partnership between Canadian companies CAE and KF Aerospace – has been identified by the Government of Canada as its preferred bidder to manage the Future Aircrew Training Program (FAcT) for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). The FAcT contract will cover all aspects of the required training and in-service support to train Canadian…
Derco, a Lockheed Martin Company, has signed a 3-year Authorized Repair Facility Agreement with Collins Aerospace’s Wheel and Brake division. With this agreement, Derco continues to serve as Collins Aerospace’s authorized repair and overhaul source for its wheels, brakes and rotor brakes on 11 different military platforms, including Lockheed Martin’s C-130, LM-100J, F-16, P-3 and…
Sweden based Saab has submitted its proposal for the replacement of Netherland’s current submarines. The proposal comprises four advanced Expeditionary Submarines C718 with the latest innovations and technologies. Further, these will be build in cooperation with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group. Saab and Dutch shipbuilder Damen Shipyards Group have cooperated since 2015 and the offer…
The State Department of United States (US) has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Romania of sixteen (16) Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs) and related equipment. The Government of Romania has requested to buy sixteen (16) Assault Amphibious Vehicles (AAVs), Personnel Variant (AAVP-7A1); three (3) Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Command…
