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ESSM Block 2 intercepts target with its active seeker for the first time

The Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM) Block 2 missile has successfully intercepted a BQM-74E aerial target with its active seeker recently.

By U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Adrian White [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The Swiss defense ministry has invited five Western fighter manufacturers to submit bids for its latest fighter competition.

By Yannick Bammert (_DSC9567.jpg) [CC BY 2.0], via Wikimedia Commons

Airbus Defence and Space Chief Executive Dirk Hoke is confident that his company will secure an export contract for the A400M transport this year.

Posted on July 7, 2018 by alert5

Three anonymous sources told Reuters that Northrop Grumman Corp is interest to help Japan build its replacement for the F-2 fighter.

By NASA/DFRC [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Posted on July 6, 2018 by alert5

The Financial Times is reporting that Britain is in preliminary discussions with Sweden about joint development of a new fighter aircraft.

By Airwolfhound from Hertfordshire, UK (Gripen – RIAT 2016) [CC BY-SA 2.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons