Military Logistics

Argentina boosts Antarctic airlift with lease of C-130

Argentina has opted to lease a seventh C-130 transport aircraft under the US Foreign Military Sales mechanism.

Lockheed hopeful of Armed Black Hawk deal for Polish Army amid increased defence spending

The Polish government is significantly increasing its defence budget and looks to grow its armed forces in an efforts to counter Russia's perceived threat. Under these plans, there is place for Armed Black Hawk attack helicopters next to the AW149s and Apaches.

Naval Warfare

Chile sails ahead with construction of new naval transport vessel

Chile's ASMAR shipyard has achieved a milestone in the construction of the first of four transport and support vessels for the country's navy.

Air Warfare

Why the Philippines is still awaiting long-range patrol aircraft after a decade

It is believed that the Philippine Air Force has selected an Israeli solution for its maritime patrol aircraft programme.

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Military Logistics

Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy is 'effective, suitable and mission capable' For USAF operations

10th March 2010

The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Center has rated the Lockheed Martin C-5M as "effective, suitable and mission capable" based on results from …
Military Logistics

Raytheon awarded $152 million for Patriot engineering services

9th March 2010

Raytheon Company was awarded a $152.4 million contract modification to provide engineering services for the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System. This contract from the …
Military Logistics

Statement From Northrop Grumman on US Air Force aerial refueling tanker programme

9th March 2010

The following is a statement from Wes Bush, Chief Executive Officer and President of Northrop Grumman Corporation, concerning the US Air Force aerial refueling tanker …
Military Logistics

First flight for Canada's new airlifter

8th March 2010

The first Lockheed Martin CC-130J Super Hercules for Canada completed its first flight, March 3, 2010. The aircraft is the first of 17 CC-130Js and …
Military Logistics

Customer Nations and EADS come to principle agreement on A400M

8th March 2010

Customer Nations and EADS have come to a principle agreement regarding the A400M military transport aircraft with the intention to amend the original contract accordingly …
Military Logistics

Boeing selects Pratt & Whitney to power Boeing's proposed NewGen tanker to be offered to US Air Force

8th March 2010

In an announcement made today, Boeing said it is offering the Pratt & Whitney-powered NewGen Tanker as its platform for the US Air Force's KC-X …
Military Logistics

Lockheed Martin C-5M Super Galaxy honoured for world record

5th March 2010

The C-5M Super Galaxy was honoured yesterday by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) for setting one of the most memorable aviation records of 2009. The …
Military Logistics

Boeing to offer NewGen tanker to US Air Force

4th March 2010

The Boeing Company today announced that it will offer the Boeing NewGen Tanker in the competition to supply the US Air Force with a multi-mission …
Military Logistics

Lockheed Martin delivers 11th C-130J Hercules to Ramstein

3rd March 2010

Lt. Gen. Frank Gorenc, commander, 3rd Air Force, yesterday accepted the 11th of 14 Lockheed Martin C-130Js to be based at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. …
Military Logistics

Boeing begins 737 AEW&C maintenance training for Royal Australian Air Force

3rd March 2010

Boeing has launched the first maintenance training program conducted under the five-year In-Service Support (ISS) contract for Project Wedgetail, Australia's 737 Airborne Early Warning and …
Military Logistics

Tunisia orders Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules airlifters

2nd March 2010

The government of Tunisia has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the purchase of two C-130J Super Hercules airlifters with an initial three years …
Military Logistics

General Dynamics NASSCO Launches USNS Charles Drew

1st March 2010

General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics, today launched the US Navy's newest supply ship, USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10), during a …
Military Logistics

EODT awarded Worldwide Environmental Remediation Services (WERS) contract with the US Army Corps of Engineers

1st March 2010

EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT) was awarded a shared-capacity contract valued at $945 million by the US Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (USAESCH) to provide …
Defence Helicopter

Russian Helicopters choses latest version of the Ardiden family for the Ka-62

26th February 2010

The Turbomeca Ardiden 3G engine has been chosen by Russian Helicopters, JSC for the upgraded Ka-62, in the frame of the Protocol of Intentions signed …
Military Logistics

Boeing statement on release of US Air Force KC-X tanker final request for proposal

25th February 2010

The Boeing Company today received the final Request for Proposal (RFP) document for the US Air Force KC-X Tanker competition, and released the following statement …
Military Logistics

Statement from Northrop Grumman on receipt of tanker final RFP

25th February 2010

The following is a statement from Randy Belote, vice president of strategic communications for Northrop Grumman Corporation, concerning today's release of the final Request For …
Military Logistics

AUSA Winter 2010: Decision time near for MAPS

25th February 2010

In addition to their work with new ethylene destruction technologies to extend the shelf life of fresh produce (see 'West 2010 Logistics Spotlight' in the …
Defence Helicopter

Vector Aerospace receives gold Boeing Performance Excellence Award

22nd February 2010

Vector Aerospace Component Services - UK (Vector), one of the world's leading independent providers of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services today announced that …
Military Logistics

Lockheed Martin's record-setting C-5M redefines strategic airlift

21st February 2010

At the Air Force Association's 26th Annual Air Warfare Symposium, Lockheed Martin officials provided details on how the C-5M is cost-effective, saves fuel and increases …