by [email protected] | Jan 26, 2016 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * Raytheon has been awarded a $14 million DoD contract to carry out research on two concepts for next-generation, air-launched, tactical missiles. The Small Advanced Capability Missile (SACM) concept will support affordable, lethal, small size and weight...
by [email protected] | Jan 25, 2016 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * The USAF has successfully tested the AIM-9X missile on the F-35 fighter for the first time. The test of the heat-seeking missile took place on January 12 at the Pacific Sea Test range. The F-35 will eventually carry two AIM-9X missiles on its wings, and...
by [email protected] | Jan 22, 2016 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * The USMC has declared that the RQ-21A Blackjack UAV has achieved Initial Operational Capability (IOC) with deployment of the system to commence this summer. Formerly known as the Integrator, the Blackjack has been developed by Boeing as part of a low rate...
by [email protected] | Jan 21, 2016 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * Despite recent protests arising from recent Saudi Arabian executions, the Canadian government will stand by a multi-billion dollar vehicle deal. The executions, alongside a variety of other human rights issues including alleged war crimes committed in...
by [email protected] | Jan 20, 2016 | Daily Rapid Fire
Americas * General Dynamic Land Systems will design and develop a 30mm cannon to be mounted on an unmanned, stabilized turret onto the Stryker infantry carrier vehicle along with eight prototypes. The $75.3 million contract was awarded last week, and completion of the...
