Thales and Safran today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create an equally-owned joint venture for optronics (electro-optical) systems and equipment. Through this joint venture Thales and Safran will combine their respective areas of expertise in optronics, and expand their offering of products and services to cover emerging needs for new defence systems, including both
The Japanese Defense Minister Yasuo Ichikawa has announced the selection of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft for the F-X program. The F-35 is produced by Lockheed Martin and powered by Pratt & Whitney’s F135 engine. The announcement includes 42 installed engines, spare engines and a logistics support program. The Japanese government’s decision to select the
Pratt & Whitney recently received a contract to produce the first four F117-PW-100 engines that will power the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III for the Indian Air Force. The engines will be delivered in second quarter of 2012. Earlier this year, India ‘s Ministry of Defence signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance with the U.S.
OGMA and EMBRAER Defense and Security signed a partnership agreement for the KC-390 aircraft development program. The contracted work package covers the industrialization, production and product support phases of the KC-390 central fuselage panels, elevators, fairings and landing-gear doors. Production of the first KC-390 prototype is to begin in 2013 and the aircraft’s maiden flight
Reinforcing BAE Systems’ strong relationship with the Indian Air Force (IAF) and aircraft manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the company has recently secured a £59m contract for the provision of spares and ground support equipment to aid the Hawk training aircraft operations. This brings the total value of Hawk related contracts won in India to
Local defence manufacturer, Australian Aerospace, delivered the 15th MRH90(Multi-Role Helicopter), tail number 014, to the Australian Defence Force (ADF) – the second such handover in two weeks. Australian Aerospace’s production facility on Brisbane Airport is assembling and delivering 46 MRH90s to replace Army and Navy Black Hawk and Sea King helicopters.
Ducommun Incorporated has received contracts totaling approximately $14m from Bell Helicopter. The Ducommun LaBarge Technologies business unit (DLT), a provider of electronics manufacturing services (EMS), will produce electronic assemblies and wiring harnesses for the V-22 Osprey military aircraft. DLT has supported the V-22 program since 2005. DLT expects the new contracts will expand production on
Boeing delivered the second Peace Eye 737 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft to the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). The aircraft was delivered ahead of schedule to ROKAF Base Gimhae, the main operating base for the Peace Eye fleet. Peace Eye No. 2 is the first aircraft in the fleet to be
The Mexican Air Force has taken delivery of a new C295 aircraft that it ordered from Airbus Military. This order is in addition to the five C295s delivered last year and that the Mexican Secretary of Defence already operates. The primary use of the aircraft will be transport of troops and paratroops. It can also
MTU Aero Engines and Sagem (Safran Group) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a joint venture in the field of the development of safety-critical software and hardware for military and civil aviation applications. Located at the MTU campus in Munich, Germany, the new company is planned to start its operations in 2012. The 50/50
