QinetiQ US to help design Army’s next-gen FALCONS sensor
QinetiQ US has been selected to support the U.S. Army in shaping specifications for the Future Advanced Long-range Common Optical/Netted-fires Sensor (FALCONS) system.
Sikorsky wins $10.8B deal for up to 99 CH-53K helos
Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division has been awarded a $10.855 billion contract to build up to 99 CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopters for the U.S. Marine Corps, according to the company.
Thailand orders Airbus A330 MRTT+ for refuelling and medevac
The Royal Thai Air Force has placed an order for an Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport Plus (MRTT+).
US, French refuelling trials extend E-2D Hawkeye reach
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye has achieved a milestone in cooperative airpower by completing in-flight refuelling with three French tanker platforms for the first time, the UK Defence Journal understands.
RAF Reaper drones retire after 18 years of operations
The platform made its final operational flight following more than 173,000 flying hours on combat operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria.
MOD awards contract to sustain NEXUS Air Information Platform
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £19.68 million contract to SixWorks of Farnborough to sustain and grow the NEXUS to Core (N2C) Air Information Platform (AIP).
Pratt & Whitney speeds future American fighter jet engine
Pratt & Whitney is accelerating development of its XA103 engine for the U.S. Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) programme.
Royal Navy declares Sea Venom missile ready for use
The missile can now be deployed on front-line duties with Wildcat helicopters, enhancing the Fleet Air Arm’s striking power.
Dutch F-35 shoots down Russian drone, displays kill marking
A Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F-35A has received a drone kill marking after shooting down a Russian drone during the September 9–10 incursion into Polish airspace.
Allies disperse jets across Finland to deter Russia
The exercise is intended to test the ability to operate large-force air missions from a dispersed basing posture, improving survivability and rapid reinforcement in a contested environment.
