News Releases
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March 28, 2017
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa formally launches ‘Aviation Turbine Fuel Digital Issue and Payment’ (ATF DIP)The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC has formally launched the e-billing system 'ATF DIP' at New Delhi on March 28, 2017.
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March 28, 2017
Inauguration of ‘Test Bed’ of Integrated Automatic Aviation Meteorological Systems (IAAMS) at INS RajaliAdmiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC Chief of the Naval Staff, inaugurated the first ever ‘Integrated Automatic Aviation Meteorological System (IAAMS)’ at INS Rajali today...
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March 28, 2017
Commissioning of INLCU L51 by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar CommandINLCU L51 was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 28 Mar 2017 by Vice Admiral Bimal Verma, AVSM, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command...
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March 28, 2017
Saab Seaeye selects Sonardyne acoustics for Sabertooth hybrid vehicleSubsea technology company, Sonardyne International Ltd, has delivered its latest consignment of AvTrak 6 acoustic communications and navigation hardware to defence and security company Saab's subsidiary Saab Seaeye.
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March 28, 2017
Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman complete initial integration for US Army's Modular Active Protection SystemLockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) recently completed initial integration for the U.S. Army's Modular Active Protection System...
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March 27, 2017
EPI signs support contract for TP400 engines powering Malaysia's A400M military aircraftEuroprop International GmbH (EPI) has signed an In-Service Support (ISS) agreement with the Malaysian government for the TP400 turboprop engines...
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March 26, 2017
Curtain Raiser: De-induction of TU 142M aircraftIndian Navy is preparing for de-induction of TU142M Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft after its 29 years of dedicated service to the nation.
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March 23, 2017
Indian Navy eyes the third poleIndian Navy’s second expedition to Mount Everest was flagged off by Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, ADC Chief of the Naval Staff this morning by handing over the Ceremonial Ice Axe to the climbers.
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March 23, 2017
VSTEP and Damen sign cooperation agreement for Royal Bahamas Defence Force projectA recent cooperation agreement between Damen and VSTEP has been established for the delivery of a NAUTIS Full Mission Bridge Simulator with Alphatron Marine...
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March 23, 2017
Cooperation between DCNS, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) and Ecole Centrale de Nantes to develop a Master in Maritime Technology in MalaysiaOn Thursday, March 23, at the occasion of the LIMA exhibition in Langkawi, DCNS, Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) and Ecole Centrale de Nantes...
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March 23, 2017
Lockheed Martin F-35 production adds jobs in JohnstownLockheed Martin will expand production for components of the F-35 Lightning II with a new facility in Johnstown, including more than 40 new jobs by the end of 2018.
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March 23, 2017
GA-ASI Continues Gremlins Phase Two for DARPAGeneral 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 that the Defense...
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March 22, 2017
Rockwell Collins and NASA demonstrate Sonic Boom DisplayRockwell Collins recently teamed with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to demonstrate its Sonic Boom Display at the NASA...
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March 22, 2017
The first Gowind® 2500 by DCNS succeeds in the beginning of its sea trialsOn March 17th, 2017, DCNS is proud to announce the success of the first sea trials of the firstof-class Gowind® 2500 corvette under construction in Lorient, France by DCNS.
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March 22, 2017
First Light: Lockheed Martin-Built SBIRS Satellite Successfully Transmitting ImagesFrom its final orbit location 22,000 miles above the equator, the third Lockheed Martin-built (NYSE: LMT) Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) satellite recently sent...
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March 21, 2017
Indo-Nepal Joint Exercise Surya Kiran TerminatesIndo-Nepal Joint Military Training was held at Pithoragarh from 07 March to 20 March 2017. EKTA SHAKTI Battalion of The Punjab Regiment of Indian Army and DURGA BAHSH Battalion of Nepalese Army participated in the joint exercise...
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March 18, 2017
Ninth Boeing-built Wideband Global SATCOM satellite to expand military communications capabilities for US, alliesBoeing's ninth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite launched into orbit today and will provide the United States and six allied nations with increased communications...
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March 17, 2017
Additional FCS 3307 Patrol vessel ordered by HomelandJust over a year after it took delivery of the second of two FCS 3307 Patrol vessels, Homeland Integrated Offshore Services Limited (Homeland) of Nigeria has ordered one more of the same class with an option on a second, to be named Guardian 3...
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March 17, 2017
DCNS at LIMA Langkawi 2017, Malaysia (Booth HD20)DCNS is a world leader in naval defence, designing and building submarines and surface ships, developing associated systems and infrastructure, and offering a full range of services to naval bases and shipyards. A close partner of Malaysia, the Group is committed to reinforcing this cooperation and will participate in LIMA Langkawi...
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March 16, 2017
Lockheed Martin to deliver World Record-Setting 60kW laser to US ArmyLockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has completed the design, development and demonstration of a 60 kW-class beam combined fiber laser for the US Army.
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March 16, 2017
Lockheed Martin selected to Fight Cyber Crime for Department of DefenseLockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT] will support the Department of Defense's efforts against cyber criminals under a new contract overseeing the world's largest accredited digital forensics lab.
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March 16, 2017
Boeing, US Army sign $3.4B contract for 268 AH-64E Apache helicoptersBoeing and the U.S. government recently signed a five-year, $3.4 billion contract through which the Army, and a customer outside the U.S., will acquire the latest Apache attack helicopter at a significant savings to taxpayers.
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March 15, 2017
Admiral Vladimir Korolev, Commander-in-Chief, Russian Federation Navy visits IndiaAdmiral Vladimir Korolev, Commander-in-Chief, Russian Federation Navy along with a four member Russian Navy delegation is on an official visit to India from 15 to 18 March...
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March 14, 2017
Lockheed Martin Canada delivers high fidelity combat system trainer to Royal New Zealand NavyCompleting the first major delivery under the New Zealand ANZAC Frigate System Upgrade Project, prime systems integrator Lockheed Martin Canada...
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March 14, 2017
Raytheon developing next generation, cross domain communication and engagement network for US NavyThe U.S. Office of Naval Research recently awarded Raytheon Company an $11.8 million contract to develop networking technologies enabling greater sensor interconnectivity and enhancing integrated fires capabilities for Naval operations.
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March 13, 2017
Boeing wins five-year contract to sustain Republic of Korea F-15K fleetBoeing has received a five-year contract to continue long-term sustainment of the Republic of Korea Air Force's (ROKAF) F-15K aircraft, supporting to the fleet's readiness.
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March 9, 2017
INS Tillanchang commissioned at KarwarINS Tillanchang, a Water Jet Fast Attack Craft (WJFAC) was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command, at Karwar today.
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March 8, 2017
Rockwell Collins’ technology for the KC-46A one step closer to entering serviceJust over a year after Rockwell Collins’ Remote Vision System (RVS) aided in the Boeing KC-46A tanker’s successful first refueling test flight, the U.S. Air Force has awarded...
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March 8, 2017
DCNS opened its representative office in Bogota, Colombia and exhibits at ColombiamarOlivier Michel, DCNS Latin America Vice President, opened the new DCNS Representative Office in Bogota, Colombia, on Wednesday, March 8th, in the presence...
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March 8, 2017
Updated JASSM® completes important Lockheed Martin flight testsLockheed Martin's Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) completed two product verification flight tests at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico.
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March 8, 2017
Sikorsky recognizes Coast Guard's extraordinary legacy of helicopter rescuesSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, today paid tribute to the U.S. Coast Guard's century of aviation (1916-2016) during which the service successfully adapted the helicopter...
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March 8, 2017
Lockheed Martin awarded third generation USAF logistics contractThe Defense Logistics Agency has named Lockheed Martin as the Industrial Product-Support Vendor (IPV) for the U.S. Air Force Generation III logistics program.
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March 7, 2017
Indo-Oman joint Army Exercise Al Nagah-Ii 2017Second edition of the joint exercise between the Indian and Oman Armies commenced today with the Opening Ceremony at Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. The training contingents comprised of platoon strength from both the Armies...
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March 7, 2017
Opening Ceremony: 11th Indo-Nepal Joint ExerciseIndo-Nepal Joint Military Exercise Surya Kiran - XI commenced today at Pithoragarh. In this 14 days exercise, Nepal Army is being represented by the officers and troops of the elite DURGA BAKSH Battalion while the EKTA SHAKTI Battalion...
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March 7, 2017
Sikorsky announces ab initio pilot training with Bristow GroupSikorsky and Bristow Group today announced that they are working to enter into a long-term agreement that establishes Bristow as Sikorsky's preferred supplier for ab initio pilot training for Sikorsky aircraft customers at Bristow Academy.
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March 7, 2017
New tech best practices drive progress on next-gen GPS OCX control systemRaytheon's use of technology development best practices and its completion of a systems engineering milestone are driving progress on the U.S. Air Force Global Positioning System Next-Generation Operational Control System...
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March 6, 2017
INS Viraat decommissionedToday, a glorious era of INS Viraat being the flag ship of the Indian Navy came to an end. INS Viraat, the second Centaur-Class aircraft carrier in service which has spent 30 years in the Indian Navy and 27 years in the Royal Navy, was decommissioned on the day...
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March 6, 2017
New images from space show Earth and Solar storms like never beforeThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released the first images from two Earth and solar weather-monitoring space instruments aboard the GOES-16 satellite, which launched in November.
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March 4, 2017
Aviation Safety Poster Competition cum Seminar on Challenges of Emerging Technology in Aviation 4 March 2017The key note address deliver by Chief Guest Dr. R.K. Tyagi stated that this type of event brings in significant awareness on the safety aspects of the industry.
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March 3, 2017
President's Standard and Colours Presentation to MTI and 125 (H) Squadron at Air Force Station TambaramThe Hon'ble President of India and Supreme Commander of Indian Armed Forces, Pranab Mukherjee awarded the Prestigious President's Standard and Colours...
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March 3, 2017
Lockheed Martin Long Range Anti-Ship Missile wins 2017 Aviation Week Laureate AwardLockheed Martin's Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) was selected as a 2017 Aviation Week Laureate Award winner in the Defense category.
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March 2, 2017
DRDO hands over its developed products to Indian ArmyDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over three of its products for induction into the Indian Army in a formal function here today.
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March 2, 2017
INHS ASVINI Mumbai Adjudged best service Hospital in the AFMSThe Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar presented the Raksha Mantri's Trophy and Citation for the best Service Hospital in the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) for the year 2016 to INHS Asvini, Mumbai here today.
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March 2, 2017
Maiden Anti-Ship missile launch by KalvariThe Indian Navy, on thursday, successfully conducted the maiden firing of an Anti-Ship missile from the first of the indigenously built Kalvari class submarines, during a test firing in the Arabian Sea.
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March 2, 2017
Sikorsky transfers S-70i™ helicopter to Aselsan for Turkish utility helicopter program developmentThe S-70i aircraft will become the engineering test bed for an avionics suite in co-development by Aselsan and Sikorsky for the Turkish-built T70 utility helicopter
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March 2, 2017
Boeing launches proven, affordable MH-139 in US Air Force helicopter competitionBoeing today unveiled its MH-139 helicopter in the competition to replace the U.S. Air Force's UH-1N "Huey" fleet, which currently protects intercontinental ballistic missiles...
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March 2, 2017
Lockheed Martin introduces Paragon™ direct attack munitionLockheed Martin has announced that its Dual Mode Plus laser-guided bomb (LGB) will be branded Paragon. The Paragon direct attack munition is an affordable, effective alternative to current dual-mode weapons.
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March 2, 2017
Rockwell Collins selected by Thales to upgrade Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle-Light systemRockwell Collins will serve as a subcontractor to Thales Australia to integrate the Digital Terminal Control System (DTCS) into the Integral Computing System (ICS) of the Hawkei Protected Mobility Vehicle-Light system.
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March 1, 2017
Successful test firing of AAD endo-atmospheric interceptor missileDRDO conducted the successful launch of the interceptor missile Advanced Area Defence (AAD) at 1015 hrs today from Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha.
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March 1, 2017
Jindal Stainless (Hisar) Limited forays into Defence sectorJindal Stainless (Hisar) Limited, country's largest integrated stainless steel producer today announced its entry into the defence sector by signing the License agreement with Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO)...
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February 28, 2017
New European defence company HENSOLDT launchedFollowing the closing of the transaction between Airbus Group SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) and KKR, a leading global investment firm, a new European defence company headquartered in Germany, HENSOLDT, has been launched.
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February 28, 2017
Royal Australian Air Force and Rockwell Collins demonstrate wideband high frequency capability at Avalon 2017For the first time, Rockwell Collins and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) demonstrated the successful transmission of wideband high frequency...
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February 28, 2017
Coalescence™ mixed reality system makes international debut at Avalon 2017At Avalon 2017, Rockwell Collins is introducing its Coalescence™ mixed reality system to the international defense community for the first time.
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February 28, 2017
IWA 2017: Meprolight launches unique Red Dot Micro SightMeprolight Ltd. – a leading manufacturer of electro-optical systems, thermal and night vision equipment, Self-Illuminated sights, and Laser Range Finder systems for military, law enforcement and civil applications...
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February 28, 2017
Raytheon, US Air Force upgrade MALD-J with anti-jam capabilitiesRaytheon Company and the U.S. Air Force validated performance of an upgraded navigation system for the Miniature Air Launched Decoy-Jammer (MALD-J) in six flight tests from B-52 and F-16 aircraft at White Sands Missile Range, N.M.
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February 28, 2017
GA-ASI launches Team Reaper AustraliaGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions...
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February 27, 2017
Airbus awarded contract to retrofit 26 Bundeswehr CH-53 helicoptersAirbus Helicopters has received an order from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to retrofit 26 CH-53 heavy transport helicopters.
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February 27, 2017
Raytheon wins $128 million advanced mobile sensors programThe U.S. Air Force awarded Raytheon Company a four year indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract known as "Mobile Sensors" valued up to $128 million.
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February 27, 2017
Raytheon demonstrates first ever geolocation capability for radar warning receiverRaytheon Company demonstrated, in a recent flight test, single-ship geolocation capability for the ALR-69A(V), a first for any radar warning receiver.
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February 26, 2017
Indian Navy concludes Theatre Level Exercise TROPEX 2017Indian Navy's Annual Theatre Level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX 17) was conducted on the Western Seaboard from 24 Jan 17 till 23 Feb 17.
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February 25, 2017
Admiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of Naval Staff on official visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) and OmanAdmiral Sunil Lanba, Chief of the Naval Staff, Indian Navy is visiting United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman on a bilateral visit from 26 February to 02 March 2017.
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February 24, 2017
Results 2016: DCNS achieves its objectives and confirms the improvement of its operational profitabilityThe DCNS board of directors met on 23 February 2017 to review the 2016 accounts, closed on 31 December.
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February 24, 2017
Raytheon awarded contract to provide the State of Qatar with Early Warning Radar SystemRaytheon Co., Woburn, Massachusetts, has been awarded a $1,066,297,129 fixed-price, incentive-firm letter contract for a Qatar early warning radar system.
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February 23, 2017
INS Betwa on even keel: To be fully operational by April 2018INS Betwa, a P-16A Class frigate has been made upright by the unstinted efforts put in by the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai and the salvage firm M/s Resolve Marine, specially contracted for the operation.
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February 23, 2017
FORTIS demonstrates productivity and safety improvements at US Navy shipyardThe National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) has concluded that industrial exoskeletons, including Lockheed Martin's FORTIS, improve industrial productivity...
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February 23, 2017
Lockheed Martin announces multi-year plan to relocate Fleet Ballistic Missile program to other US facilitiesLockheed Martin today announced plans to relocate the Fleet Ballistic Missile (FBM) program within its Space Systems business area to co-locate employees in facilities with common skills and resource requirements.
