RAF gets first multi-role Typhoons.(DEFENCE)
BAE Systems has delivered the first two Typhoon combat aircraft
with multi-role capability to Royal Air Force Coningsby (No XI
Squadron). Precision air-to-surface capability will be developed . . .
Northrop selected for UCAS-D.(DEFENCE)
Northrop Grumman has been selected in preference to Boeing to
provide the Navy Unmanned Combat Air Systems Technical Demonstration.
This $635.8 million Cost Plus Incentive Fee contract will launch . . .
RAF Merlin Squadron.(DEFENCE)(Merlin Mark 3a helicopters)(Brief
article)
Two new Merlin Mark 3a helicopters which will form part of a new
RAF Merlin Squadron were unveiled at RAF Benson on 3 October 2007, by
Minister of State for Defence Equipment and Support Lord . . .
End of the road for SOSTAR-X?(DEFENCE)
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The European Stand-Off Surveillance and Target Acquisition Radar
(SOSTAR-X) programme for the development and testing of an advanced
airborne ground surveillance radar . . .
GE.(DEFENCE)
The Royal Saudi Air Force has selected GE's F110 fighter
engine to begin to re-engine its twin-engine Boeing F-15S aircraft. The
agreement calls for the purchase of 65 of GE's F110-GE-129C . . .
Rolls-Royce and GE have each received contracts ($296m and $231m,
respectively) under the US DoD's Adaptive Versatile Engine
Tec
Rolls-Royce and GE have each received contracts ($296m and $231m,
respectively) under the US DoD's Adaptive Versatile Engine
Technology (ADVENT) programme. The objective of the ADVENT programme . . .
Northrop Grumman.(DEFENCE)(Brief article)
The fly-by-wire boom for Northrop Grumman's KC-30 Tanker has
completed more than 130 hours of evaluations during 50 flights,
demonstrating the maturity of the system. Integrated on an A310 . . .
Boeing has been awarded an $8.9 million US Air Force contract to
study key elements of a conventional prompt global strike missi
Boeing has been awarded an $8.9 million US Air Force contract to
study key elements of a conventional prompt global strike missile
demonstration. The study, scheduled to be completed by June 2009, . . .
Green light for carriers, as UK boosts defence
spending.(DEFENCE)
The UK government has announced a 7.7bn [pounds sterling] increase
in the defence budget over the next three years. The settlement of the
Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR) for defence breaks down . . .
Advanced Hawkeye makes first flight.(DEFENCE)
The first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye development aircraft, known as
Delta One, built for the US Navy by prime contractor Northrop Grumman,
completed its first flight on 3 August. At the heart of the . . .
Saab launches Gripen Demonstrator.(DEFENCE)(Brief
article)
Saab has launched plans for a new Gripen Demonstrator programme in
partnership with leading aerospace companies. The programme is aimed at
demonstrating a range of future technologies and . . .
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne.(DEFENCE)(Brief article)
Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne says it has successfully
demonstrated sub-scale combustor operation for a hydrocarbon-fueled,
dual-mode ramjet engine designed to operate over a wide range of . . .
Classified programmes.(DEFENCE)(Brief article)
Classified programmes appear, to account For around $31.9 billion,
or 18% of the acquisition funding included in the DoD's FY2008
budget request, according to analysis by Steven Kosiak of . . .
Rosoboronexport.(DEFENCE)(Brief article)
Russia's Rosoboronexport State Corporation and the Republic of
Indonesia have signed a protocol on the delivery of three Su-27 SKM and
three Su-30MK2 fighters. This contract is described as the . . .
Raytheon's F/A-18 AESA radar is moving into full-scale
production following approval by the US Navy.(DEFENCE)
Raytheon's F/A-18 AESA radar is moving into full-scale
production following approval by the US Navy. Following extensive review
by the office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy . . .
Precision-engagement A-10C declared operational.(DEFENCE)(Brief
article)
The precision engagement modified A-10C Thunderbolt II received its
Initial Operational Capability on 21 August. The modifications include:
"hands-on-throttle and stick," allowing the pilot to . . .
Darpa completes UAV inflight refuelling demo.(DEFENCE)
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has completed
its Autonomous Airborne Refueling Demonstration (AARD) programme,
showing that unmanned aircraft can autonomously perform . . .
First Dutch Navy NH90 flies.(DEFENCE)
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The first serial production NH90 for the Royal Netherlands Navy
performed its maiden flight on 10 August at AgustaWestland's
Vergiate facility in Italy. AgustaWestland is . . .
Boeing, industry teammates and the US Missile Defense Agency
successfully demonstrated in flight tests that the Airborne Laser's
Boeing, industry teammates and the US Missile Defense Agency
successfully demonstrated in flight tests that the Airborne Laser's
baffle management and beam control/fire control systems can complete . . .
Reliable Replacement Warhead.(DEFENCE)(Brief article)
The House Armed Services Committee believes that it is too early to
know whether the proposed Reliable Replacement Warhead (RRW) programme
to develop new warheads for US nuclear weapons, can . . .
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