Military & Defense

Lockheed Martin was awarded a US$1.2bn contract to upgrade 134 F-16 aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF). The upgrades are based on the advanced F-16V configuration. Among the enhancements are an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar, a modern commercial off-the-shelf (COTS)-based avionics subsystem, a large-format, high-resolution center pedestal display and a

Embraer has received the Provisional Type Certificate for the KC-390 Basic Vehicle, issued by the Instituto de Fomento e Coordenação Industrial – IFI (Industrial Fostering and Coordination Institute), the Brazilian Air Force organization responsible for military certification, attesting that the KC-390 in this basic configuration complies with the certification basis requirements. The joint work of

Rockwell Collins has won a follow-on service and support contract for its Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) on the U.S. Army’s CH-47F helicopter fleet. The contract covers up to 1,910 units by 2021. Originally fielded on the CH-47F aircraft in 2007, Rockwell Collins’ CAAS integrates multiple communications, navigation and mission subsystems through its flexible Flight2

Boeing is taking steps to operate its Defense, Space & Security business more efficiently through facilities consolidations and work movements that will increase employment in Los Angeles County, St. Louis, and Huntsville, Ala. By the end of 2020 Boeing will reduce facilities space by approximately 4.5 million square feet. Along with that, many positions in

Héroux-Devtek, an international manufacturer of aerospace products, has signed a contract with UK-based BAE Systems for the production of complete landing gear shipsets for the Hawk advanced jet trainer aircraft. Under the terms of the agreement, Héroux-Devtek will manufacture and assemble complete landing gear replacement shipsets and hydraulic actuators to be delivered to BAE Systems.

GKN Aerospace’s business unit Fokker, has been chosen to maintain and service the landing gear for the F-35 fleet in Europe and the Pacific. The Dutch Ministry of Defence announced the selection on November 7th in a press release. The F-35 Joint Program Office in the USA announced in a press conference that the F-35

Airbus Helicopters has signed a contract with the Singapore Ministry of Defence for the acquisition of H225M – Medium Lift Helicopters. Singapore’s fleet of H225M will be used for a wide spectrum of operations including Search and Rescue (SAR), Aeromedical Evacuation (AME), and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations. A proven platform with exceptional

Helibras and Airbus Helicopters have opened a new chapter in the history of the H225M multirole utility helicopter with the official presentation of the first aircraft in naval combat configuration. Developed and assembled locally by Helibras, Airbus Helicopters’ subsidiary in Brazil, this new H225M version is designed to meet the demanding requirements of the Brazilian

The U.S. Navy has awarded BAE Systems a five-year contract worth as much as US$52m to provide essential maintenance and testing support for various air traffic control and landing systems. These systems provide Navy pilots with electronic guidance to help them land safely on the ground and at sea, in all weather conditions. Under the

OGMA has officially been awarded FRA 145 Approval from the DSAE (Direction de la Sécurité Aeronatique d’État). This certification, awarded by DSAE, the authority that manages the military and state aviation activity and safety in France, is a confirmation of a well-succeeded implementation of all requirements applicable to the equipment maintenance, repair and modification of