2018
Northrop Grumman to upgrade E-8C Joint STARS central computers
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a $17.5 million contract for a fifth generation upgrade to the central computers on 16 aircraft in th...
Second MQ-9B SkyGuardian RPAS took to the skies
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed the first flight of its second MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) (YBC...
Sweden submits proposal for Bulgaria MiG-29 replacement program
On 1 October, the Swedish Defence Material Administration submitted the Swedish Gripen proposal to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defence. The Swedish o...
BAE demonstrates Hawk T2 trainer capabilities in hot weather
A demonstration led by the Royal Air Force has proven the Hawk advanced jet trainer's ability to operate in soaring temperatures, BAE Systems annou...
MD Helicopters wins follow-on order from Kenya for MD 530F Cayuse Warrior delivery
MD Helicopters, Inc. announced on October 1st receipt of the second Delivery Order issued against its 5-year, $1.4 billion light scout attack helic...
Lebanon places order for six MD 530G Scout Attack Helicopters
MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced on October 1st receipt of the third Delivery Order issued against its 5-year, $1.4 billion light scout attack...
Northrop Grumman secures AGM-88E missile production contract
The U.S. Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation a $171 million contract for Lot 7 full rate production (FRP) of the AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Ra...
NNSA successfully completes B61-12 Life Extension Program Final Design Review
The US Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) has successfully completed a Final Design Review for the B6...
Bulgaria details proposals for MiG-29 fighter jets replacement
The United States, Sweden and Italy have offered to sell jet fighters to Bulgaria at its request, the Bulgarian defense ministry said Monday in a s...
CAIGA's AG600 amphibious aircraft completes high-speed taxiing test on water
China's AG600 amphibious aircraft has successfully completed the high-speed taxiing test on water in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province, accor...
Lockheed Martin lands $632M FMS contract for AGM-114 Hellfire II missile production
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $632 million Foreign Military Sales contract to procure a variety of AGM-114 Hellfire II missile variants in con...
OCCAR launches Tiger Mk III attack helicopter de-risking phase
The European defence procurement agency OCCAR-EA has placed two contracts with a consortium composed of Airbus Helicopters Tiger, Thales AVS and MB...