Military Logistics

Singapore at-sea deployment of F-35Bs can overcome airfield dependency

Singapore could potentially deploy F-35Bs from its Joint Multi-Mission Ship to overcome airfield dependency and improve air defence as part of its apparent new security strategy.

Turkey considers ditching F-16 Block 70 request in favour of non-US alternative

Turkish officials are signalling dissatisfaction and contemplating abandoning plans to purchase F-16 Block 70s from the US as the deal stalemates, and the country faces hard economic decisions.

China's multi-domain warfare concept could outpace US JADC2, warns ex-general

China's Multi-Domain Precision Warfare project is aiming to disrupt US networks, and could outpace the Joint All-Domain Command and Control initiative. A retired US Army general explains what the Pentagon is doing about it.

Air Warfare

MD Helicopters ramps up production as Nigerian order lands

MD Helicopters is expanding its production line to fulfil a Nigerian Army order for 12 Cayuse Warrior Plus scout/attack helicopters.

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Goodrich to Equip US Army UH-60 Helicopters with Vehicle Health Management Systems

8th October 2008

Goodrich Corporation has received a contract from the U.S. Army to provide up to 1,000 Vehicle Health Management Systems (VHMS) for UH-60A/L Black Hawk helicopters. …
Uncrewed Vehicles

SAIC Awarded $39 Million Contract by U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command

6th October 2008

Science Applications International Corporation today announced it has been awarded a contract by Air Force Special Operations Command to provide operations and maintenance support to …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Selects Goodrich Health Management System for USMC CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter

26th September 2008

Goodrich Corporation has received a development contract from Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to equip the CH-53K heavy lift helicopter Sikorsky is developing for the U.S. Marine …
Uncrewed Vehicles

Rolls-Royce Powers Northrop Grumman Global Hawk for New Maritime Surveillance Fleet

26th September 2008

Rolls-Royce today announced that they will be providing AE 3007H engines to power the U.S. Navy’s Broad Area Maritime Surveillance Unmanned Aircraft System (BAMS UAS). …
Defence Helicopter

Future Lynx Engine Achieves EASA Certification

17th September 2008

The Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC), a 50:50 joint venture between Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, has achieved European Aviation Safety Agency Type Certification for the …
Defence Helicopter

Goodrich to evaluate effects of alternate fuels for USAF aircraft, including UH-60 and V-22

15th September 2008

Goodrich Corporation has received a contract from Universal Technology Corporation to evaluate the effects of using alternate fuels in Goodrich fuel measurement and management systems …
Defence Helicopter

Czech Republic: Honeywell and LOM PRAHA Announce Teaming Agreement for Helicopter Maintenance Services

9th September 2008

Honeywell announced today that it has entered into a teaming agreement with LOM PRAHA s.p. of the Czech Republic to provide platform logistics – helicopter …
Defence Helicopter

Sikorsky Aerospace Services to Support Saudi Arabia's New MOI Helicopter Fleet

5th September 2008

Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced a five-year contract to provide Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior (MOI) with an Operations and Maintenance Support Program for the …
Defence Helicopter

LHTEC to Provide Engines for Turkish ATAK Helicopters

5th September 2008

The Turkish Army announced that it has selected the AgustaWestland T129 helicopter, powered by two Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC) CTS800-4A engines, as part …
Rotorhub

Breeze-Eastern Awarded Sikorsky CH-53K Helicopter Cargo Winch Program

3rd September 2008

Breeze-Eastern Corporation announced today that it has been selected by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to provide the Internal Cargo Winch System for the next generation CH-53K …