US Army HH-60Ms (click to view full) In July 2012, the US military signed another huge contract with Sikorsky. With production of the Army's HH/UH-60M, and the Navy's MH-60S and MH-60R helicopters, all in full swing, there's no question about the need for future...
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Digital Abrams: The M1A2 SEP Program
M1A2 SEP (click to view full) America's M1 Abrams tanks come in a number of versions. In addition to the M1A1 that is now standard, the US Army is beginning to field its M1 TUSK for urban warfare. It also operates the M1A2 System Enhancement Program (SEP), currently...
Navy creates new Squadron | French Air Force introduces new UAV Pilot Training | Taiwan holds largest Maritime Drills in 5 Years
Americas Raytheon won $151.5 million for AIM-9X Block II and II+ sustainment. The contract provides for integrated logistics support and repairs. The AIM-9X Sidewinder missile is an infrared air-to-air short-range missile. It entered service in November 2003. The...
Excalibur N5 test fired | Russia offers Turkey Su-57 to substitute F-35 | RISAT 2BR1 set to launch May 22
Americas The US Navy together with Raytheon successfully test fired another round of Excalibur N5 munitions, the company announced on Monday. The Raytheon Excalibur N5 is a 5-inch or 127mm artillery projectile intended for use by surface warships utilizing 127mm...
Sikorsky wins $1b for King Stallion Production | Afghanistan receives first Mi-24 Helicopter | Damen launched first Corvette for Pakistan Navy
Americas Sikorsky won $1.1 billion to build 12 CH-53K King Stallion helicopters. The contract with the Lockheed Martin subsidiary, issued by the Navy will include programmatic support, logistics support and peculiar support equipment. Under the terms of the contract,...
DoS Approves Javelin Sale To Brazil | HMS Hurworth Joins NATO Minehunting | South Korea Offers Aid Package For North Korea’s Nukes
Americas Raytheon Missiles and Defense won a $50 million contract modification to exercise options for fiscal 2022 design agent and engineering support services for the Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) upgraded MK-31 Guided Missile Weapon System Improvement Program....
Boeing tapped for Poseidon Mechanisms | Germany to buy Elbit’s DIRCM | Indian MiG-29K drops Fuel Tank on Runway
Americas Boeing won a $40.6 million modification to deliver 13 mechanisms for P-8A surveillance aircraft and two forward mechanisms for P-8A trainers. The P-8A Poseidon is designed for long-range anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and intelligence,...
BAE nets Supply Contract for Boeing’s Stingrays | Turkey wants to increase its Defense Cooperation with Jordan | Rheinmetall-BAE Systems JV approved
Americas Science Applications International won a $41.8 million contract to repair MK-82 Directors and AN/SPG-62 antenna systems. The MK-82 is a crucial component of the Aegis missile fire-control system’s illuminator, The director positions the fire control system...
Lockheed tapped for F-35 Test Equipment | UAE Denies Ownership of Weapons Found in Libya | New Zealand Plans to Procure Protected Vehicle Mediums
Americas Lockheed Martin won a $348.2 million contract modification for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Under the modification, Lockheed will produce non-recurring, special tooling and special test equipment for the F-35 jets. The F-35 Lightning is a supersonic,...