Monthly Archive: Luglio 2020

GE Wins Moroccan T700 Order for AH-64E Apache Attack Helos

GE Wins Moroccan T700 Order for AH-64E Apache Attack Helos

LYNN, MA –– GE Aviation’s T700 turboshaft engine has been chosen by the Kingdom of Morocco to power its new Defense fleet of Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. Morocco will acquire 48 T700—701D engines and two spares as part of a recent contract announcement for 24 Apache helicopters.

The …

Hensoldt Delivers Radar for Bundeswehr Counter-UAV System

Hensoldt Delivers Radar for Bundeswehr Counter-UAV System

ULM, Germany — As part of the German Army’s “qualified air defence” drone defence programme, sensor specialist Hensoldt is supplying the latest version of its “Spexer 2000 3D” radar to system integrator Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace. Spexer will be part of the C-UAS system (Counter-Unmanned Aerial…
Italy Selects Sardinia for International Flight School

Italy Selects Sardinia for International Flight School

ROME — Italy’s International Flight School will be set up at the Decimomannu Air Force base, bringing important defense investments in Sardinia and strong attention to the environment

“An important project, which confirms the importance of the Region for Defense and the role of the Air Force a…

US Approves $60M Sale of Tank Training Ammunition to Kuwait

US Approves $60M Sale of Tank Training Ammunition to Kuwait

WASHINGTON — The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Kuwait of various M1A2K training ammunition and related equipment for an estimated cost of $59.6 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certi…
US, Australia Seek New Military Cooperation in Face of China

US, Australia Seek New Military Cooperation in Face of China

WASHINGTON — The United States and Australia said Tuesday they will expand military cooperation as tensions soar with China, presenting a common front between the allies.

Going ahead in Washington with annual talks despite the coronavirus pandemic, Australia’s foreign and defense ministers off…

BAE Australia Wins $30M Periscope Contract for Collins Subs

BAE Australia Wins $30M Periscope Contract for Collins Subs

BAE Systems Australia has welcomed an additional two-year, AU$30 million contract extension to ongoing sustainment of the Collins Class periscopes.

The original five-year contract began in 2015 and encompasses engineering, program management, supply support and highly specialised maintenance serv…

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