Americas * The US Department of Defense has awarded a $61 million contract to Dyncorp. The contract involves the support and maintenance of the Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command aviation program. All work will take place in Saudi Arabia and is expected to be...
Americas * US arms sales abroad have increased by 36% in the 2015 fiscal year to $46.6 billion. According to the Pentagon, these projections are going to continue over the next number of years as foreign states rush to replenish stocks and upgrade equipment. The news...
It’s that time of year again. For those of you celebrating Thanksgiving, or who just want a feast, the US Defense Commissary Agency has some tips for cooking turkey, and ham . DID offers thanks to all of our readers, and to all American and allied soldiers in...
Americas * One of two Lockheed Martin X-56A Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) has crashed during testing in California. According to a US Air Force statement, the UAV crashed shortly after take off and sustained significant damage. The aircraft had already made 16...
Americas * The US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship Class (LCS) program is picking up speed with a launch and a commission in the last few days. November 20 saw the USS Omaha enter the water in Mobile, Alabama and the USS Milwaukee was commissioned the following day....
