Northrop Grumman builds ‘Very Lightweight Torpedo’ for US Navy
Northrop Grumman say it has successfully manufactured and tested the first industry-built Very Lightweight Torpedo (VLWT) for the U.S. Navy.
BAE conduct first tactical ground-launch test of APKWS rockets
BAE have completed trials of APKWS laser-guided rockets from a ground-based weapon system.
Cobham receives US Air Force B-1 oxygen contract
UK firm Cobham has been awarded a three year maintenance contract by Tinker Air Force Base to overhaul Cobham supplied B-1 oxygen system components.
American warship fires laser weapon
Amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland successfully disabled an unmanned aerial vehicle with a Solid State Laser in an exercise, say the U.S. Navy.
BAE win $26.7m systems integration contract
BAE Systems has been awarded $26.7 million contract for modification and installation of electronic countermeasures aboard KC-130J aircraft.
Turkey delivers medical aid to the US
The assistance consisted of surgical masks, overalls, disinfectant, goggles, N-95 masks and face shields.
Fifth Advanced Weapons Elevator certified aboard USS Gerald R. Ford
The first-of-class aircraft carrier logged this important milestone amid earlier controversy over the system at its homeport at Naval Station Norfolk, just after completing a rigorous 32 days at sea.
British firm Meggitt awarded $22m contract for Abrams tank parts
Meggitt PLC, a British company specialising in high performance components and sub-systems for the defence industry, has received a $22 million contract to provide Thermal Management Systems to General Dynamics Land Systems for the Abrams tank programme.
Northrop awarded ninth full rate production lot of AARGM
The U.S. Navy have awarded Northrop Grumman $165 million for Lot 9 full rate production of the AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM).
USS Theodore Roosevelt returning to sea after deep clean
The U.S Navy say that more than 4,000 Sailors who tested negative for COVID-19 have been in quarantine.
