Turbulence-Taming Turret: Lockheed Martin Prototype Expands Laser Performance at Jet Speeds
Because enemy aircraft and missiles can come from anywhere, a laser weapon system on a military aircraft will need to be able to fire in any direction. However, the laws…
SAAM SMIT Towage Signs Contract for Damen ASD Tug 2913 at Offshore Energy 2015
SAAM SMIT Towage, the joint venture between SAAM S.A. of Chile and Dutch company Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V., has signed a contract for the purchase of a Damen Tug 2913…
New Unmanned Boat Technology Set to Enhance Naval Operations
Unmanned technology with the potential to change the face of naval operations within a decade has successfully been demonstrated for the first time by BAE Systems in partnership with ASV…
U.S. Air Force Awards Lockheed Martin $305 Million Contract for JASSM and JASSM-ER Production
Lockheed Martin has received a $305.4 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for continued production of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and its Extended Range (ER) version. The…
DCNS and KACST Sign an Agreement for the creation of a Naval and Maritime Research Centre
This Tuesday 13 October in Riyadh, the President of the King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), His Highness Dr Turki bin Saud Mohamed Al Saud, in the presence…
Thales’ Watchkeeper Achieves Another First in Aviation History
Thales announced that for the first time on the 15th of October, Watchkeeper Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) was successfully flown alongside manned aircraft in controlled civil airspace. Watchkeeper, the only…
Dubai International Air Chiefs Conference in 3 weeks!
In just over three weeks on Saturday 7th November 2015 , a select audience of 500 participants including air force commanders from around the world will gather at the 7th…
GA-ASI Flies Advanced Communications System Aboard Predator B
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, today announced the successful flight of…
Thuraya Signs Crisis Connectivity Charter with UN OCHA
Thuraya Telecommunications Company under the umbrella of the EMEA Satellite Operators Association (ESOA) and the Global VSAT Forum (GVF) has signed a Crisis Connectivity Charter in Geneva. The Charter was…
Wings for First Spanish Air Force A400M Arrive in Seville
The wings for the first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the Spanish Air Force have arrived at the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in San Pablo, Seville. These first large…