Air Force

Saab Delivers Second GlobalEye

September 30, 2020

This follows Saab’s delivery of the first GlobalEye aircraft in April 2020 to the United Arab Emirates, which has ordered three GlobalEye aircraft. The initial contract was signed in late 2015. “Completing the second GlobalEye […]

TOW Anti-Tank Missiles
Air Force

Raytheon Wins $398M for TOW Anti-Tank Missiles

September 29, 2020

Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $398,329,554 modification (P00031) to contract W31P4Q-17-C-0194 for tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided missiles (TOW), TOW obsolescence and safety missiles and practice missiles. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, […]

Air Force

GA-ASI Conducts Sparrowhawk sUAS Flight Tests

September 28, 2020

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) conducted captive carry Sparrowhawk Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) flight demonstrations on September 16-17, 2020. The Sparrowhawk aircraft is designed as an airborne launch and recovery demonstrator aircraft tailored […]

Air Force

Belgian Defense Again Sends F-16s to Middle East

September 25, 2020

On Tuesday, September 29, four F-16s will take off from Florennes air base to fly to the Middle East, as part of the international coalition’s Operation Inherent Resolve against the Islamic State. Defense is implementing […]

GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb
Air Force

Boeing Awarded $2.2 Billion for Small Diameter Bomb

September 25, 2020

Boeing has been awarded a $2,239,707,532 contract for the Small Diameter Bomb Increment I weapon program. This contract provides for a guaranteed minimum Lot 15 award and a five-year ordering period for Small Diameter Bomb […]

Air Force

Army Chinook Takes Flight with GE Aviation T408 Engine

September 25, 2020

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center achieved its first flight of a Chinook with GE Aviation’s T408 engines, a milestone that could expand the capabilities of future Chinook heavy-lift missions. […]

Air Force

The first Brazilian Gripen has flown in Brazil

September 24, 2020

Today, September 24, the first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force (FAB) as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in Brazil. The aircraft flew from the airport in Navegantes to Embraer´s facility in […]

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