Communications & Power Industries LLC (CPI) has received an order totaling $6 million from Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control for tactical common data links. These Ku-band tactical common data links (TCDLs) are being installed on the AH-64E Guardian variant of the Apache helicopter to support U.S. warfighters. This initial order represents the first tranche […]

Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced today a comprehensive global training solution that provides all the training a pilot needs, from basic theory through qualification as a commercial jet first officer, the “right seat” in the flight deck. Leveraging the proven experience of Boeing and Jeppesen, the Boeing Pilot Development Program is designed to provide the essential […]

Exelis (NYSE: XLS) has been selected by Airbus to supply composite floor beam struts for the A380 aircraft. The multimillion dollar contract runs through 2023 and marks the first award on the recently announced Exelis STaR (Struts, Tubes and Rods) product line. Exelis will use patented manufacturing technology, licensed from Bodair S.A., to produce the […]

In an important program milestone enabling U.S. Marines Corps Initial Operational Capability (IOC) certification, the Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] F-35B recently completed required wet runway and crosswind testing at Edwards Air Force Base, California. “This testing is absolutely critical to 2B flight software fleet release and the Marine Corps’ IOC,” said J.D. McFarlan, Lockheed Martin’s […]

Boeing [NYSE:BA] and All Nippon Airways (ANA) today finalized an order for 40 widebody airplanes – 20 777-9Xs, 14 787-9 Dreamliners and six 777-300ERs (Extended Range) – as part of the airline’s strategic long-haul fleet renewal plan. The order, valued at approximately $13 billion at list prices, was originally announced as a commitment in March. […]

Boeing [NYSE: BA] today delivered the first multiyear II configured CH-47F Chinook helicopter to the U.S. Army one month ahead of schedule. The delivery was celebrated in a ceremony at the production facility in Ridley Township, Pa. “This delivery is an example of teamwork and commitment to the troops in the field,” said Col. Rob […]

  Το Υπουργείο Εξωτερικών των ΗΠΑ ενέκρινε την πώληση 5.000 αντιαρματικών πυραύλων AGM-114K/N/R στο Ιράκ και απομένει πλέον η έγκριση από τον Κονγκρέσσο. Το πακέτο αξίας 700 εκατομμυρίων δολλαρίων περιλαμβάνει όλα τα παρελκόμενα, τον εξοπλισμό εκπαίδευσης και τα τεχνικά εγχειρίδια. Οι πύραυλοι θα καλύψουν το κενό που δημιουργήθηκε μετά την εντατική χρήση του υπάρχοντος αποθέματος […]

A huge section of hull for HMS PRINCE OF WALES, the second aircraft carrier being delivered to the Royal Navy, has today departed BAE Systems in Glasgow on a 600 mile journey to Rosyth where final assembly of the ship will take place. The 8,000 tonne section, known as Lower Block 03, weighs more than […]

The European Space Agency’s fifth and last ATV (Automated Transfer Vehicle) was successfully launched from the Guiana Space Center, Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana. Thales Alenia Space supplied the Integrated Cargo Carrier (ICC) for all ATV cargo vessels as main industrial partner of a European consortium headed by Airbus Defence and Space as prime contractor […]

TVS Supply Chain Solutions has won a major contract with the Defence Support Group (DSG) to support the Ministry of Defence (MOD) with spare parts for vehicles used by the UK’s Armed Forces. The new contract, which was won after a competitive tender, is worth £36 million over four years and provides spare parts for […]

    Επιτυχής ήταν η ολοκλήρωση των κρίσιμων δοκιμών τροχοδρόμησης σε βρεγμένο διάδρομο και κάθετων ανέμων (crosswind), στην αεροπορική βάση Έντουαρντς στην Καλιφόρνια. Η κρισιμότητα των δοκιμών έγκειται στο ότι είναι προαπαιτούμενο για την έγκριση της αρχικής επιχειρησιακής ετοιμότητας και για την επίσημη χρήση του λογισμικού 2Β. Όλα αυτά την στιγμή που ακόμα δεν έχουν […]

Η φρεγάτα Σαλαμίς του Πολεμικού Ναυτικού αναμένεται να φτάσει σε λίγες ώρες στην Τρίπολη της Λιβύης απ’ όπου θα παραλάβει επτά υπαλλήλους της πρεσβείας μας και άλλους ογδόντα Έλληνες που κατοικούν στην αραβική χώρα. Η κίνηση κρίθηκε επιβεβλημένη λόγω της άκρατης βίας που επικρατεί, με τις συγκρούσεις παραστρατιωτικών και κυβερνητικών να συνεχίζονται. Η επιχείρηση κάθε […]