Kratos receives low-xost attritable strike Unmanned Aerial System demonstration contract award
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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS), a leading National Security Solutions provider announced today that its Unmanned Systems Division (KUSD) recently received a competitive, $40.8 million single award, cost-share contract by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for the Low-Cost Attritable Strike Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Demonstration (LCASD). This contract award is the result […]
Lockheed Martin unveils the most technologically advanced 4th generation fighter in the World
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The Lockheed Martin F-16V is the latest and most advanced F-16 on the market today. The F-16V configuration includes numerous enhancements designed to keep the F-16 at the forefront of international security, strengthening its position as the world’s foremost combat-proven 4th Generation multi-role fighter aircraft. The F-16V, an option for both new production F-16s and […]
Morocco receives first upgrade M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks
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The Royal Moroccan Army’s receives first upgrade M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks from USA. The first batch of Abrams tanks was spotted in Morocco. Morocco receives tanks from the US as part of the general contract for 222 tanks , worth $ 1.015 billion, which was approved by the US Congress in 2011 and signed […]
FLIR debuts Star SAFIRE 380-HLDc airborne thermal imaging system
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FLIR Systems releases the new Star SAFIRE 380-HLDc high-definition compact airborne electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) targeting system. Featuring great size, weight, power and cost (SWAP-c), the Star SAFIRE 380-HLDc combines the latest FLIR sensor technology with precision laser designation to give light attack helicopters, and similar platforms true next-generation performance. The Star SAFIRE 380-HLDc compact, high-definition, multisensor […]
Testing for the future: Marine Corps warfighting laboratory
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Marines with 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment tested new equipment such as the Multi Utility Tactical Transport in a simulated combat environment at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 8, 2016. The MUTT is designed as a force multiplier to enhance expeditionary power enabling Marines to cover larger areas and provide superior firepower with […]
Delta flight mistakenly lands at air force base in South Dakota
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A Delta flight mistakenly landed at an air force base in South Dakota — instead of the intended airport about 10 miles way Delta Flight 2845 left Minneapolis for South Dakota on Thursday evening with 130 people aboard. The Airbus A320 was scheduled to touch down at Rapid City Regional Airport, but landed instead at […]
Chilean Navy buy Raytheon’s RIM-162 Evolved SeaSparrow missiles
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The Chilean Navy is planning to buy Raytheon’s RIM-162 Evolved SeaSparrow missiles for its three U.K.-built Type-23 frigates. The US has approved sale of 42 Evolved SeaSparrow missiles (ESSM), six ESSM Telemetry Missiles and three MK41 vertical launching systems to Chilean Army for $140 million. The deal also includes 10 MK25 Quad Pack canisters, five SeaSparrow shipping […]
David Goldfein concerned about a delay in Boeing Co’s $49 billion KC-46A refueling tanker
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U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff David Goldfein on Friday said he was concerned about a delay in Boeing Co’s $49 billion KC-46A refueling tanker program but remained confident that the company would be able to resolve the issue, that reported by Andrea Shalal / reuters.com. The Air Force last month said it would seek compensation […]
F-35 fighter jets ready for combat in coming months
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The U.S. Air Force said on Thursday it expected to declare an initial squadron of Lockheed Martin Corp F-35 fighter jets ready for combat in coming months, as planned, underscoring the growing maturity of the Pentagon’s biggest weapons program. General Hawk Carlisle, commander of U.S. Air Force Combat Command, said preparations for the declaration were […]
Raytheon T-100 virtual tech revolutionizes advanced pilot training
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The targets are computer-generated trackfiles, uploaded through a data link from a ground-based system or called up by the instructor pilot in the aircraft. And although the student pilot is in the air, the wingman is in a high-fidelity simulator. Yet the look and feel is indistinguishable from a mission with two real aircraft. “It was so realistic, […]