BAE Systems receives U.S. Army contract to begin M109A7 full-rate production
BAE Systems has received a U.S. Army contract that clears the path to begin full-rate production of the company's M109A7...
Year: 2017
INS Kalvari, first Indian made Scorpene-class submarine, commissioned
On 14 December 2017, in presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, along with Defence Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief...
Naval Group and Fincantieri propose to Canada a joint-offer based on the FREMM frigate design
The Government of Canada has declared its intention to acquire an existing and proven NATO warship design that could be...
Embraer: Philippine Air Force selects the A-29 Super Tucano for Close Air Support role
A-29 Super Tucano SAO PAULO, Nov. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Embraer announced today a firm order of six A-29 Super...
Embraer: U.S. Air Force adds six more A-29 aircraft to Afghanistan Program Fleet
Four A-29 Super Tucanos arrive at Kabul Air Wing, Kabul, Afghanistan, March 20, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior...
First flight of the second production Lockheed Martin 100J aircraft
The second production LM-100J commercial freighter takes to the air for its first flight from Marietta, Georgia, Oct. 11. (Lockheed...
Leonardo: upgraded Brazilian Navy Super Lynx makes successful maiden flight
First of eight Brazilian Navy Super Lynx Mk21A helicopters to undergo major upgrade. The first three upgraded aircraft will be...
Israel Shipyards launched a new OPV for the Cyprus Navy
In a project valued at tens of millions of Euros, the OPV carrying high-end systems will be delivered to the...
Latest Aegis Combat System is successful against Medium Range Ballistic Missiles
A medium-range ballistic missile target is launched from the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai, Hawaii, during Flight Test Standard...
Nigeria takes delivery of Damen 3307 Patrol Vessel Guardian 3
Damen FCS 3307 Guardian 3 A Damen 3307 Patrol Vessel has been delivered to Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Ltd (Homeland) of...
USS John S. McCain collides with merchant ship near Strait of Malacca
USS John S. McCain DDG-56 SOUTH CHINA SEA - The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) was involved...
Wreckage from the USS Indianapolis located in the Philippine Sea
USS Indianapolis (CA-35) 72 Years after it was torpedoed and sunk during final days of World War II, expedition led...
Australia’s Chief of Air Force completes first flight in the AIR 5428 PC-21
Australia’s Chief of Air Force pilots a PC-21 aircraft taking his first PC-21 in-service flight in East Sale, Australia, to...
VH-92A presidential helicopter achieves first flight
An artist rendering of the VH-92A helicopter STRATFORD, Conn., Aug. 3, 2017 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced the...
Fincantieri starts work on the multipurpose amphibious unit
Fincantieri's LHD Trieste, July 12, 2017 – The steel cutting ceremony of the multipurpose amphibious unit (LHD or Landing Helicopter...
DCNS changes its name to Naval Group
This new identity is a natural step in the group’s history, aimed at supporting our ambitions to guarantee our exposure...
First-ever helicopter-based firing of High Energy Laser
Raytheon and U.S. Army Apache Program Management Office demonstrate feasibility of ground attack MCKINNEY, Texas, June 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) and...
First flight success for Gripen E
Defence and security company Saab today completed a successful first flight of the next generation smart fighter, Gripen E. The...
Saab Gripen E first flight
Saab enthusiastically announced on Twitter that the 39-8 prototype of the Gripen E fighter made its first flight today. The much...
Brazilian Air Force to receive first two KC-390 in 2018
The new backbone of Brazilian Air Force Transport Aviation (FAB) will begin to take shape next year. Ala 11, in...