N.Korea closer to nuclear-warhead missile
North Korea likely is closer to mounting nuclear warheads on its ballistic missiles than generally reported, possibly only one or two years away, the Congress’s former top expert on the issue has concluded.
Aeronautics boosts production rate for unmanned Dominator
Aeronautics Defense Systems has increased its production rate for the Dominator XP unmanned air system (UAS), with eight examples currently in different stages of work.
Joint-Venture Harpia Sistemas Unveils UAV Design
Back in September Embraer formalized the creation of a joint-venture between its defense division, Embraer Defesa e Seguranca S.A. and Elbit Systems’ Brazilian subsidiary Aeroelectronica (AEL) Sistemas to create Harpia Sistemas.
LONGBOW LLC Receives $181 Million for Apache LONGBOW Block III Radar and Data Link S
• The LONGBOW Limited Liability Company, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] and Northrop Grumman Corporation [NYSE: NOC], received a $181 million contract from the U.S. Army for AH-64D Apache Block III LONGBOW systems.
Chinese AC313 receives certification
• The Avicopter AC313 has achieved type certification in China, clearing the way for it to enter the commercial market..
• China’s AC313 achieves type certification
Bunker Bombs Requested, Stockpiled for Potential Iran Strike
With concern mounting over Iran’s nuclear program, the U.S. and allies in the region are adding bunker-busting bombs designed to penetrate hardened targets from the air.
Eurocopter is selected to EC225 for the Tokyo Fire Department’s
The Tokyo Fire Department has ordered a second EC225 helicopter to further expand its Eurocopter-built rotary-wing fleet, which already has seen significant operational service in Japan – including rescue and recovery efforts following the country’s earthquake and tsunami in March.
U.S. to Sell F-15 Fighters to Saudi Arabia
• F-15 Sale to Saudi Arabia Part of Broader Effort.
• Saudi F-15s tip of $123B gulf arms plan.
The $30 billion sale of 84 advanced Boeing F-15SA fighters and upgrades for 70 older models is a major component of a far wider U.S. arms deal with Saudi Arabia that’s worth $63 billion and aimed at countering Iran.
Unmanned K-MAX makes first deliveries in Afghanistan
Lockheed Martin’s unmanned K-MAX aerial resupply system is now conducting routine operations in Afghanistan, it has been disclosed.
A 5th generation jet fighter to be operational by 2025
The Sukhoi PAK FA is a 5th generation jet fighter that is said to be outfitted with the next generation of air-to-air, air-to-surface, and air-to-ship missiles.
Support deal for Bulgarian Air Forces C-27Js
The Bulgarian air force’s fleet of C-27J medium-lift aircraft will receive logistic services for the next 10 years from Alenia Aeronautica of Italy.
A second Korean War is possible, but it won’t happen
The sudden death of maverick North Korean strongman Kim Jong-il has not come as a surprise, as talks about the impending succession of power have been going on for a long time. It was also well known that Kim would be succeeded by his third son, Kim Jong Un. The only question that remains open is whether a second Korean War is possible.
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