Safran selling Morpho Detection to the Smith Group
Richard TomkinsPARIS, April 21 (UPI) — Britain’s Smiths Group is acquiring U.S.-headquartered Morpho Detection.
Heavy-lift helicopters test external load capabilities
Richard TomkinsWEST PALM BEACH, Fla., April 21 (UPI) — The Sikorsky CH-53K has lifted a 12,000-pound external payload in the first of a series of payload capability tests.
Australia orders Elbit’s thermal weapon sights
Richard TomkinsHAIFA, Israel, April 20 (UPI) — Elbit Systems Australia has received a military order for thermal sights.
Sagem forming Indian JV for AASM Hammer bomb kits
Richard TomkinsPARIS, April 20 (UPI) — Sagem of France and India’s OIS Advanced Technology are forming a joint venture company to manufacture bomb guidance kits for the Indian Air Force.
Aurora flies sub-scale demonstrator of experimental plane
Richard TomkinsMANASSAS, Va., April 19 (UPI) — A sub-scale demonstrator of the LightningStrike vertical take-off and landing experimental plane has been successfully flown by Aurora Flight Sciences.
Australia’s sixth ANZAC-class frigate modernized
Richard TomkinsHENDERSON, Australia, April 19 (UPI) — The sixth of eight ANZAC-class frigates of the Royal Australian Navy has been undocked by BAE Systems Australia after major modernization work.
Egyptian shipyard cuts steel for navy corvette
Richard TomkinsPARIS, April 19 (UPI) — Alexandria Shipyard in Egypt has started construction of the first DCNS-designed Gowind 2500 corvette to be built in the country.
Russian MOD orders Yak-130 trainer/light attack planes
Richard TomkinsMOSCOW, April 18 (UPI) — Russia’s Irkut Corporation has signed a contract with the Russian Defense Ministry for the suppy of 30 Yak-130 aircraft for the country’s Aerospace Forces.
France, India finalize $8.8 billion Rafale fighter deal
Carlo MunozNEW DELHI, April 15 (UPI) — India has reportedly finalized an $8.8 billion deal with French defense firm Dassault to purchase 36 Rafale jet fighters for the country’s air forces.
Boeing awarded $308 million for Dutch Chinooks
Carlo MunozWASHINGTON, April 15 (UPI) — Boeing awarded a $308 million contract modification to provide 12 CH-47F Chinook helicopters for the Netherlands.
