First commercial success for India's PSLV.(SPACE)(Satish
Dhawan Space Centre)(Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle)(Brief
article)
In its eleventh flight, conducted from Satish Dhawan Space Centre
(SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota, on 23 April, ISRO's Polar Satellite
Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C8, successfully launched the 352kg . . .
European Space Policy.(SPACE)(Brief article)
The Long March towards a European Space Policy took another step
forward when the College of European Commissioners in Brussels adopted a
"Communication" on the European Space Policy, which has . . .
Northrop Grumman.(SPACE)(Northrop Grumman, United States. Air
Force, Missile Systems Center contracts)(Brief article)
Northrop Grumman has been selected by the US Air Force's Space
and Missile Systems Center for a contract worth up to $21.9 million for
the Alternative Infrared Satellite System (AIRSS) Program . . .
NASA.(SPACE)(National Aeronautics and Space Administration
contract with Federal Space agency)(Brief article)
NASA has signed a $719 million modification to the current
International Space Station contract with Russia's Federal Space
Agency in Moscow for crew and cargo services through 2011. The
firm-fixed . . .
OHB/Germany.(SPACE)(OHB/Germany contract with European Space
Agency)(Brief article)
ESA has signed a 100 million [euro] framework contract with OHB/
Germany to develop a European Small Geostationary Satellite platform for
telecommunications missions. This contract covers the first . . .
... As Galileo stumbles.(SPACE)(Brief article)
The European Commission has decided that the roadmap for the
Galileo satellite radio navigation programme needs adapting" to
meet the deadline of 2012 by when Galileo should be fully operable, . . .
Ariane 5 marches on ...(SPACE)(Arianespace S.A.)(Brief
article)
Ariane 5 delivered a record performance on 4 May during
Arianespace's second heavy-lift flight of 2007, deploying two large
telecommunications satellites into geostationary transfer orbit.
Launched . . .
Radar revolution: the arrival of gallium nitride components opens
up new applications for radars, including jamming and
telecomm
The active array antenna has virtually taken over the radar
market--having won a berth on every new fighter or surveillance aircraft
programme launched over the past 10 years. Even earlier . . .
SPAR Aerospace.(DEFENCE)(Brief article)
Canada's SPAR Aerospace Limited (L-3 SPAR), a subsidiary of
L-3 Communications, successfully completed the first C-130 centre wing
refurbishment and reinstallation on 28 May, achieving a . . .
Lockheed Martin.(DEFENCE)( 146th Airlift Wing)(Brief
article)
Lockheed Martin has delivered the 150th C-130J Super Hercules built
to date. The milestone aircraft is the eighth and final C-130J assigned
to the 146th Airlift Wing the California Air National . . .
NH-90 customer list keeps on growing.(DEFENCE)
The Belgian government has decided to procure 10 NH90 helicopters,
consisting of 8 firm orders (4 TTH and 4 NFH) plus 2 optional aircraft.
Belgium becomes the 14th country ordering the NH90 and the . . .
Spain gets first modernised P-3.(DEFENCE)(Brief article)
The Spanish Air Force has accepted the first of five P-3 aircraft
modernised by EADS CASA. The modernised P-3 Orion aircraft will make it
possible to precisely and efficiently carry out both . . .
Elbit Systems.(DEFENCE)(Brief article)
The Elbit Systems Hermes 450 has become the first UAV in Israel to
receive a certification by. civil aviation authorities. Lack of civil
standardization for UAVs created a need to develop . . .
Unmanned aviation.(DEFENCE)(Brief article)
Despite the bright future of unmanned aviation in the military, a
possible reduction in defence spending in coming years could pose a
threat to several developmental Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) . . .
May day rollout for Advanced Hawkeye.(DEFENCE)(Brief
article)
The first Northrop Grumman E-2D Advanced Hawkeye for the US Navy
made its first public appearance at rollout ceremonies on 1 May. The
E-2D is designed to be more adaptable to quickly changing . . .
Helmet-mounted display makes first flight on
F-35.(DEFENCE)
A Helmet Mounted Display System (HMDS) made by Vision Systems
International (VSI) recently flew for the first time on an F-35 Joint
Strike Fighter aircraft. It was worn by Lockheed Martin's . . .
Gripen International.(DEFENCE)(Brief article)
Norway and Saab, through Gripen International, have signed a Letter
of Agreement regarding the future development of the Gripen fighter. The
total value of this agreement is some 150 million . . .
Pratt & Whitney.(DEFENCE)(Brief article)
Pratt & Whitney, in partnership with the United States Air
Force and the Egyptian Air Force, has opened an F100 engine line at the
Helwan Depot located at the Helwan Air Base in Egypt. The Egyptian . . .
Embraer studies new military transport.(DEFENCE)
Embraer is studying the possible development of a military
transport aircraft. With a 19t (41,888lb) payload capability, the
EMBRAER C-390, as it is called, would be the heaviest airplane . . .
NATO adopts refuelling standard.(DEFENCE)(North Atlantic Treaty
Organization)
In what is described as a milestone in coalition and international
military interoperability, the US Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy have
adopted a single manual for fixed-wing air-to-air . . .
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