Americas * The USMC is hoping that foreign production orders will cover a gap in V-22 Osprey production between 2017 and 2020, with a planned multi-year buy appearing insufficient to keep the Boeing production line healthy until a newer variant is introduced. By...
Americas * Boeing has been awarded an Air Force contract modification covering Foreign Military Sales production of GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs. The $130.1 million modification covers deliveries of the weapons to foreign partners, with the contract modification...
The guns ceased their firing on the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th month of 1918. Defense Industry Daily hopes that our readers have a meaningful day, and take some time to give thanks to those and for those who have sacrificed so much. "But the freedom that...
Americas * Raytheon has received a $10.4 million contract modification for Navy Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) SeaRAM upgrades. The company received a $159 million production contract in October for CIWS systems, with the contract also covering support equipment for...
Americas * Raytheon has completed flight testing of DARPA's Persistent Close Air Support program which is intended to provide ground controllers and air crews with real-time situational data and the ability to target multiple enemy positions simultaneously. This...
N.B: No pilot(click to view larger) The F-4 Phantom II fighter still flies with a number of air forces, including Egypt, Germany, Greece, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, and possibly Iran. These large 2-seat multi-role fighters were a triumph of thrust over aerodynamics,...
Americas * Boeing has decided to protest the award of the Air Force's Long Range Strike - Bomber (LRS-B) contract to Northrop Grumman in October. The company - which partnered with Lockheed Martin for the competition - has, after some deliberation, delivered a protest...
Americas * Sikorsky has completed a Preliminary Design Review (PDR) for its new Presidential transport helicopter, the VH-92A. The company was awarded a $1.2 billion engineering & manufacturing development contract in May 2014 for development of the helicopter, with...
C-17 #1 Arrives(click to view full) In March 2006, the Australian government announced that the Australian Defence Forces would acquire up to 4 new Boeing C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift planes and associated equipment for A$ 2 billion ($1.49 billion then...