| Latest Feature Stories No article today in this section Latest Press Releases Lockheed ‘Disappointed’ As Pentagon Rams Through $6.1Bn Contract for F-35
The Pentagon on Wednesday awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. a $6.1 billion deal for the next batch of F-35 fighter jets, triggering an unusual rebuke from the defense contractor over the terms and timing.... S&K Aerospace Wins $4.2 Billion Order for Aircraft Parts and Repair
S&K Aerospace LLC, Warner Robins, Georgia, has been awarded a $4,200,000,000 indefinite-delivery/ indefinite-quantity contract for Parts and Repair Ordering System (PROS) V. Contractor will provid... China, Russia Finalize Plans for Joint Wide-Body Passenger Aircraft
An implementation scheme for a new wide-body passenger aircraft has been authored by enterprises from both China and Russia, according to the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (CACC). A joint v... Thales to Provide Avionics for 180 China Eastern Aircraft
China Eastern will equip its newest fleet of 70 Airbus A320NEO with a full package of Thales avionics components including the Market Leading Flight Management System, the Thales/ACSS traffic and terr... Air Tanker Could Influence Canada’s Fighter Choice
By now, Canadians are very familiar with the urgent need to replace the CF-188 Hornet, which has served as the fighter jet of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) since its introduction in 1983, as wel... China Exhibits New VT-5 Export Tank At Zhuhai Air Show
ZHUHAI, Guangdong Province --- China is displaying a new light-duty main battle tank at an ongoing arms exhibition amid a muscle-flexing disclosure of ground weapons, in a bid to attract buyers who wi... Exercise Solidifies Japan’s Security Relations with Britain
Japan is moving toward forming a “quasi-alliance” with Britain to complement Tokyo’s security ties with Washington and prepare for the expanded overseas role of the Self-Defense Forces. The Air SDF... CDB Leasing Awards $1.2Bn Orders for LEAP Engines
ZHUHAI, China --- CDB Leasing has selected CFM LEAP-1A engines to power 100 percent of its first batch of next generation single-aisle aircraft orders. The firm engine order is valued at $1.26 billion... Rolls-Royce Wins $700m Order from China Southern
Rolls-Royce has won a $700m order from China Southern for Trent 700 engines to power ten Airbus A330 aircraft. The order includes TotalCare long-term engine service support. The order was signed to... Two Chinese Airlines Pick V2500 Engines to Power 31 Airbus A320s
AIR SHOW CHINA --- Air China has selected the V2500 engine to power 18 firm Airbus A320ceo family aircraft. The V2500 engine is offered through IAE International Aero Engines AG, a multinational aero ... Turkish, Indonesian Firms Jointly Design New Medium Tank
FNSS of Turkey and PT. Pindad of Indonesia have advanced on their Joint Development Modern Medium Weight Tank (MMWT) project. The conceptual design of MMWT has been completed and reveals during Indo D... SAIC Wins $383M Contract for Mk 48 Torpedo Work
MCLEAN, Va. --- The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) awarded Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) a contract to manufacture MK 48 Mod 7 heavyweight torpedo after body/ tail cone sections.... USAF F-16s Test Weapons for Allied F-35 Fighters
EDWARDS AFB, Calif. --- From Norway to Australia, members from a number of allied and partner nations have come to Edwards to team with base units to test systems, enhance international cooperation an... Turkish Navy Adopts New Temren Anti-Ship Missile
On 28 October 2016, the Turkish Defence Executive Commitee, has decided to arm SH-70B Seahawk helicopters of Turkish Navy with Temren short-range anti-ship missile. Temren means arrowhead in Turkis... Israeli F-35 Technical Crews to Train In Ft Worth
The technical crews that will soon maintain the advanced stealth fighter have just completed their theoretical training. As a part of a series of test flights performed by Lockheed Martin, “Adir” tech... Royal Navy Advances HMS Albion Refit
The Royal Navy amphibious warship HMS Albion has reached a new milestone in her extensive refit before rejoining the fleet. The rebirth of the amphibious command ship continues in Plymouth having b... Leonardo Wins China Contract for Air Traffic Control Radars
ROME --- Leonardo-Finmeccanica has been awarded a contract by China’s National Instruments Import and Export Corporation (Instrimpex) to supply four new radar systems for Air Traffic Control in the co... Lockheed Delivers Additional C-5M Super Galaxy
MARIETTA, Ga. --- The newest C-5M Super Galaxy was ferried from the Lockheed Martin facility here on Oct. 28. This C 5M will be assigned to the 433rd Airlift Wing, the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command u... Lasers, Hybrid Power Likely for Next-Gen Combat Vehicle
WASHINGTON --- The Army's Next-Generation Combat Vehicle will probably run on alternate-power sources, have directed-energy weapons, advanced-composite armor and an active protection system, experts s... ECA Demos AUV A9-M Drone for MCM Missions
ECA Group, within the framework of the Belgian Navy evaluation of Unmmaned Maritime Systems, demonstrated the AUV A9-M capability to remotely survey the seabed in search for mines from its CPV POLLUX.... Lightning Strike Caused Predator Crash
LANGLEY AFB, Va. --- An MQ-1B Predator was destroyed in an Oct. 17, 2015 crash after experiencing electronic systems failure and loss of control due to a lightning strike, according to an Air Combat C... Airbus: China Will Need 6,000 New Aircraft Through 2036
Airbus forecasts that China will need nearly 6,000 new passenger aircraft and freighters from 2016 to 2035, with a total market value of US$ 945 billion. It represents 18 per cent of the world total d... ATR Sees Chinese Demand for 300 New Turboprops
ZHUHAI, China --- According to the July 2016 ATR Market Forecast, demand for new turboprops in China is expected to reach 300 units by 2035. ATR also anticipates that regional network development is t... Pentagon Seeks Ideas for Preserving US Competitive Advantage
WASHINGTON --- After 15 years of continuous combat operations focused on counter-terrorism, irregular warfare, and nation building, the Joint Force is now preparing for a future that demands skill acr... Pentagon’s CAPE Office Unveils New Software to Control Costs
WASHINGTON --- The Pentagon’s Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation office is at the forefront of pushing innovation and cost savings in the department. The office unveiled its new “FlexFile” prog... UK Troops to Provide Further Support to Colombia
The Defence Secretary has praised the UK’s relationship with Colombia as further UK personnel prepare to visit the Latin American country. Michael Fallon welcomed his Colombian counterpart Luis Car... Pratt's Shanghai Engine Center Delivers 600th Overhauled Engine
AIR SHOW CHINA, ZHUHAI --- Shanghai Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Engine Maintenance Company Limited ("Pratt & Whitney Shanghai Engine Center" or "Shanghai Engine Center") recently delivered its 600th over... RAF Crew Reaches Combined 10,000 Tornado Flight Hours
Two of the Tornado Force’s most experienced flying instructors reached a significant milestone over the summer when they performed a flypast at RAF Linton-on-Ouse. Squadron Leader David Gallie and ... Safran, China Eastern In Joint Venture for Landing Gear MRO
AIRSHOW CHINA, Zhuhai --- China Eastern Airlines and Safran Landing Systems have combined their respective areas of expertise to create a world-class center of excellence in the maintenance, repair an... Russia Out In Force for Indo Defense Show
At the INDO DEFENSE 2016 International Exhibition, Rosoboronexport (part of the Rostec State Corporation) is presenting 225 pieces of military hardware for all branches of the armed forces. The exhibi... | 