Airbus Helicopters’ Second H160 Prototype Takes Off
The H160’s second prototype took off today in Marignane, kicking off a busy 2016 for the H160 as it pursues its flight test program with two prototypes. The second prototype…
Rolls-Royce Sells 100th Launch and Recovery System (LARS)
Rolls-Royce has won on the 26th of January a contract to supply its 100th and 101st Launch and Recovery Systems (LARS). The contract signed with DOF Subsea, will see the…
Farnborough International Airshow Could Welcome Up To Five F-35s at Summer Showcase
UK MoD, US Marine Corps and US Air Force aircraft plan to participate in flying display at international trade show case and public weekend Up to five F-35 joint strike…
Innovative Flight Planning System Improves Pilot Conflict Awareness
BAE Systems has revealed on the 26th of January details of a unique system developed by its engineers that reduces the risk of collision in uncontrolled airspace throughout UK skies.…
European Cybersecurity Industry Leaders Propose Recommendations on European Cybersecurity Policy
At this year’s International Cybersecurity Forum in Lille, France, on 25th and 26th January, the ECIL members presented a report, bringing together key recommendations for building a more cybersecure Europe…
Saab Receives Order from EDA for Carl-Gustaf Ammunition
Defence and security company Saab has signed on the 25th of January a contract with the European Defence Agency (EDA) for the production and delivery of Carl-Gustaf ammunition. Deliveries will take…
Boeing, U.S. Air Force Aircrews Make History with First KC-46A Tanker Refueling Flight
Boeing and U.S. Air Force aircrews successfully completed the KC-46A tanker’s first refueling flight in the skies above Washington state. Following takeoff from Boeing Field in Seattle, the KC-46A test…
Airbus Helicopters Maintains Civil Market Lead and Sees Commercial Success for New Products In 2015
Capitalising on its transformation plan that has put the company’s priorities on customer satisfaction, quality and safety, and competitiveness, Airbus Helicopters focused its efforts in 2015 on executing its strategic…
Rheinmetall Wins Major Artillery Ammunition Order
An international customer has awarded Rheinmetall an important contract for artillery ammunition. Worth around €130 million, the order encompasses the Group’s full spectrum of projectile variants as well as the…
Nulka Fired from US Navy Aircraft Carrier
The Nulka active missile decoy has been successfully fired from a US Navy CVN Class aircraft carrier for the first time. In mid-December 2015, Nulka was fired from the USS…