CACI to provide intelligence analysis, operations support for U.S. Army Europe and Africa - News
August 19, 2024RESTON, Virginia. CACI International won a six-year task order valued at up to $239 million to deliver intelligence analysis and operations support to U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the company announced in a statement.
Electronic warfare engineering services to be provided to U.S. Navy by SAIC - News
August 19, 2024RESTON, Virginia. Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) has been awarded three contracts totaling $58.2 million to provide engineering services to the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division at Point Mugu, California, the company announced in a statement.
SeaGuardian drones to be provided to Japan Coast Guard by GA-ASI - News
August 16, 2024SAN DIEGO, California. The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) finalized a contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) for the purchase of two SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), scheduled for delivery in 2025, the company announced in a statement.
NGA analytics systems to be managed by Leidos - News
August 15, 2024RESTON, Virginia. Leidos won an $86.4 million contract from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to oversee the lifecycle management of existing and emerging analytics systems, the company announced in a statement.
Military vehicle company Loc Performance acquired by Rheinmetall - News
August 15, 2024PLYMOUTH, Michigan. Rheinmetall Group will acquire Loc Performance Products, a Michigan-based vehicle specialist, to strengthen its core business in military vehicles and expand its footprint in the U.S. defense market, the company announced in a statement.
Satellite manufacturer Terran Orbital to be acquired by Lockheed Martin - News
August 15, 2024BETHESDA, Maryland. Lockheed Martin signed a definitive agreement to acquire Terran Orbital, a satellite-based solutions provider for the aerospace and defense sectors, the company announced in a statement.
Poland to buy 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters from Boeing - News
August 14, 2024INOWROCŁAW, Poland. The Polish government has signed a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) for 96 Boeing AH-64E Apache combat helicopters, the company announced in a statement.
50 drone safety systems to be provided to defense contractor by ParaZero - News
August 13, 2024TEL AVIV, Israel. ParaZero Technologies Ltd. received an order from an unnamed "Tier 1 leading" defense contractor for 50 drone safety systems to be used in military operations, the company announced in a statement.
U.S. Air Force weapons systems support to be provided by HII - News
August 13, 2024MCLEAN, Virginia. HII's Mission Technologies division won a $209 million contract to support the development and sustainment of the U.S. Air Force's (USAF) fighter and bomber weapons systems, the company announced in a statement.
Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission launched to enhance Arctic connectivity - News
August 13, 2024VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, California. Northrop Grumman-built satellites for the Arctic Satellite Broadband Mission (ASBM), a collaboration between Space Norway and the U.S. Space Force, successfully launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base, the company announced in a statement.
E-7A Airborne Early Warning aircraft to be provided to U.S. Air Force by Boeing - News
August 12, 2024TUKWILA, Wash. Boeing won a $2.56 billion contract from the U.S. Air Force to deliver two E-7A Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Wedgetail aircraft, the company announced in a statement.
Lockheed Martin delivers first C-130J to New Zealand Air Force - News
August 12, 2024MARIETTA, Georgia. Lockheed Martin delivered the first of five C-130J Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) during a ceremony at Lockheed Martin's facility in Marietta, Georgia, marking the beginning of New Zealand's effort to modernize its airlift capabilities, the company announced in a statement.
Armored vehicle self-defense systems to be supplied to BAE by Elbit Systems - News
August 12, 2024HAIFA, Israel. Elbit Systems Ltd. won a $130 million contract to supply its Iron Fist Active Protection Systems (APS) to BAE Systems Hägglunds, the company announced in a statement.
Mini drones tested under Project TIQUILA for UK Armed Forces - News
August 09, 2024CORNWALL, United Kingdom. Portable mini drones designed to enhance UK Armed Forces capabilities underwent trials at Royal Naval Air Station (RNAS) Predannack, the UK Ministry of Defence announced in a statement. The trials, part of Project TIQUILA, tested Lockheed Martin's Stalker VXE30 mini drone over 20 hours in challenging weather conditions to assess its operational limits.
Helicopter-mounted laser mine detection to be provided to South Korea by Northrop, Genohco - News
August 09, 2024MELBOURNE, Florida. Northrop Grumman and Genohco have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on South Korea's Mine Countermeasures Helicopter (KMCH) program, Northrop Grumman announced in a statement.
Small satellite, space mission company acquired by Indra - News
August 08, 2024MADRID, Spain. Indra announced the acquisition of Deimos, a Spanish company specializing in space missions and satellite integration, as part of its strategic expansion in the space industry, according to an Indra statement.
Booz Allen to implement MOSA strategy in U.S. Army's Future Vertical Lift program - News
August 07, 2024MCLEAN, Virginia. Booz Allen Hamilton won a five-year, $506 million contract to support the U.S. Army’s Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team (FVL CFT) and Program Executive Office Aviation (PEO AVN) in enhancing military capabilities through technological solutions, the company announced in a statement.
Combat drone market to surge by $1.39 billion over next 5 years: report - News
August 07, 2024NEW YORK, New York. Growing export demand from smaller economies will fuel a $1.39 billion growth in the unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) market from 2024 through 2028 for a compound annual growth rate of 8.09%, a new report predicts.
Piloted electric aircraft flies at NASA's Langley Research Center for first time - News
August 07, 2024MANASSAS, Virginia. Electra.aero demonstrated the flight capabilities of its EL-2 Goldfinch hybrid-electric short takeoff and landing (eSTOL) technology demonstrator aircraft at NASA's Langley Research Center, marking the first time a piloted electric aircraft has flown at the facility, the company announced in a statement.
Bell's long-range assault aircraft program enters Milestone B phase for U.S. Army - News
August 06, 2024FORT WORTH, Texas. The Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) program has entered the Milestone B phase after approval by the United States Army, marking the start of its Program of Record (PoR), according to a statement from Bell Textron.