The Royal Canadian Air Force has taken delivery of the first of 15 new CH-147F Chinooks. Canada is the first operator of the new Chinook variant that will be delivered to the global marketplace. The aircraft comes with a number…
The Royal Canadian Air Force has taken delivery of the first of 15 new CH-147F Chinooks. Canada is the first operator of the new Chinook variant that will be delivered to the global marketplace. The aircraft comes with a number…
The U.S. Navy’s Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 received its first F-35C Lightning II carrier variant from Lockheed Martin at the squadron’s home at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The F-35C will enhance the strike capabilities of carrier air wings…
The Royal Thai Army is in the process of purchasing 6 UH-72A Lakota Helicopters including associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated value of US$ 77 million The deal will include spare and repair parts, support equipment, communication…
Indian aircraft manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics has ordered 107 Sigma 95 navigation systems kits from Sagem for the Indian Air Force’s combat aircraft. The Sigma 95 is an hybrid inertial navigation system combining laser gyros and GPS satellite navigation. It ensures…
The $354M upgrade will increase Airborne Warning and Control System’s mission capability and reduce life-cycle costs. Boeing subcontractor, Air France Industries (AFI), has begun upgrading the electrical, mechanical and structural systems and mission hardware of the first of four French…
The Marine Corps is converting one of its four EA-6B Prowler Marine tactical electronic warfare (VMAQ) squadrons into an EA-6B replacement training squadron as it prepares to assume Prowler training from the Navy. VMAQ-1, based at Marine Corps Air Station…
The Army and Boeing have signed a $4 billion multi-year contract for 177 CH-47F Chinook helicopters, with options that could increase its total order to 215 aircraft. This order would eventually bring the Army’s CH-47F total procurement close to its…
The BAE Systems built Aft Island of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier was loaded onto a sea-going barge ahead of its journey from the company’s Scotstoun site to Rosyth. The Aft Island, also known as Upper Block 14, is…
The 13th annual NATO Days event to be held at Ostrava Leos Janacek Airport in the Czech Republic over 21-22 September 2013, features free entry to visitors. This event will also feature the 4th Czech Air Force Days event, and…
The second production Airbus Military A400M new generation airlifter has made its maiden flight. The aircaft known as MSN8 made its first flight from Seville, Spain, the location of the A400M final assembly line on 7 June. It is scheduled…
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