Nuovi mezzi per l’Esercito nigeriano
Continua l’acquisizione di mezzi per lo più cinesi da parte dell’Esercito Nigeriano che negli ultimi mesi ha acquisito diversi veicoli e mezzi corazzati inclusi carri armati VT-4, cacciacarri (nell’immagine qui…
Monthly Archive: Ottobre 2020
BAE to Develop Expendable Drones for USAF Skyborg Program
BAE Systems has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract to develop an attritable air vehicle system for the Skyborg program
Under this program, which has a contract ceiling of up to $400 million, the company will compete to develop a digital design for an unmanned aerial …
With New KF-X Stealth Fighter, S. Korea Eyes Foothold in Global Market
SACHEON, South Korea — As South Korea gears up to reveal a prototype of its next-generation fighter jet in early 2021, Korea Aerospace Industries is pursuing a broader initiative to carve out its presence in the aerospace market, which is dominated by established players in Europe and the US.
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As Sanctions End, Iran Plans to Export Arms
Cash-strapped Iran wants to become an arms exporter to generate much-needed income. But so far, no prospective buyers are in sight.
On October 18, a 13-year UN arms embargo against Iran expired. Iranian news outlets had eagerly awaited the moment for weeks. The lifting of the embargo had been agr…
Two Major US Airlines Defer Boeing 737Max Deliveries
When it comes to Boeing Co.’s 737 Max, things can always get worse. On Thursday, American Airlines Group Inc. and Southwest Airlines Co. added to a chorus of order deferrals and cutbacks for the embattled jet, which has been grounded for more than 18 months following two fatal crashes.
American …
Swedish Gripen C/Ds to Remain in Service for Another Decade
On October 14, the Swedish Defence Ministry outlined a defense bill that covers an increase in the defence budget for 2021-2025 by over 40%. This is the largest increase in the defence capability of the country in 70 years. Among other things, the new bill, which is set to become a law by February 2…
