Northrop Grumman has been awarded a $517 million contract where it will develop three Long Endurance Multi-Intelligence Vehicle (LEMV) systems for the U.S. Army. Continue reading “Northrop Grumman awarded $517 million for 3 LEMVs”
Raytheon to Develop New Airborne TOW Launcher
Raytheon will develop an airborne launcher designed to employ radio frequency-guided TOW (tube-launched, optically-tracked, wireless-guided) missiles. The new TOW airborne launcher will be compatible with past, present and future versions of the TOW missile. Continue reading “Raytheon to Develop New Airborne TOW Launcher”
France starts talks to buy Predator drone
French Defense Minister Herve Morin said his procurement officials have traveled to the United States where they will discuss the purchase of GA’s Predator drones with the Americans.
China officially retires J-6(MiG-19)
China has officially phased out its J-6 fighter after 46 years of service.
F-35 more vulnerable to anti-aircraft fire
Inside Defense recently revealed that an earlier effort to reduce the weight of the F-35 might have made the stealth jet more vulnerable to anti-aircraft fire. Continue reading “F-35 more vulnerable to anti-aircraft fire”