USMC rolls out modernized LAV-AT to troops | DSCA approves Javelins for Georgia | UK and Japan to cooperate on Meteor BVRAAM upgrade

by Padraig McCarrick | Nov 27, 2017 | Daily Rapid Fire

Americas * Having successfully completed its initial operational goals during field tests in September, the US Marine Corps (USMC) has started rolling out its upgraded Light Armored Vehicle Anti-Tank (LAV-AT) weapons system to troops. Developed under the USMC’s...

Thanksgiving 2017

by Padraig McCarrick | Nov 23, 2017 | Daily Rapid Fire

  Wishing all our readers a very happy Thanksgiving in what has been quite a memorable and busy year. Be safe, have fun, and enjoy the leftovers. DID offers thanks to all of our readers, and to all American and allied soldiers in uniform. We will resume...

KC-390 touches down in Florida ahead of tests | E-6B Mercury to get comms upgrade | Philippines arms MPACs with Spike missiles

by Padraig McCarrick | Nov 22, 2017 | Daily Rapid Fire

Americas * Rockwell Collins has been awarded a $12.7 million contract modification to carry out upgrade work on the communication systems of US Navy E-6B Mercury aircraft. Under the award, the Navy will exercise an option for the installation of Block I/Internet...

T-6A flights halted due to physiological incidents | Opposition removed to Rafale sale to Egypt | USS Ralph Johnson delivered to US Navy

by Padraig McCarrick | Nov 21, 2017 | Daily Rapid Fire

Americas * General Electric Aviation (GEA) has been awarded a $143.4 million US Navy contract to provide 22 low-rate initial production Lot 1 and 2 T408-GE-400 turboshaft engines for the CH-53K King Stallion helicopter. In additional to the engines, the sale will also...

DSCA clears Patriots for Poland | Leonardo look for additional partners for new attack helicopter | China to establish defense facility in Thailand

by Padraig McCarrick | Nov 20, 2017 | Daily Rapid Fire

Americas * Raytheon has received a $79 million contract for the installation of telemetry equipment on future US Navy Gulfstream G550 Range Support Aircraft. The solution will be based within the G550 airborne early warning airframe and will offer multi-role...