Yearly Archive: 2020

Northrop to Develop Next-Gen Ammo for 30mm Chain Gun

Northrop to Develop Next-Gen Ammo for 30mm Chain Gun

PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Northrop Grumman Corporation received a contract award from the U.S. Army’s Project Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS) to develop the next generation airburst cartridge for the 30mm XM813 Bushmaster Chain Gun. The gun and ammunition function as a system and will pro…
Kawasaki Sells New H145 / BK117 D-3 Helicopter to Thailand

Kawasaki Sells New H145 / BK117 D-3 Helicopter to Thailand

TOKYO — Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. announced today the receipt of an order for its leading-edge H145//BK117 D-3 helicopter (D-3) by NMB-Minebea Thai Ltd.

This is the first time Kawasaki has received a D-3 order from overseas, and the customer plans to utilize the helicopter for transport …

UK Loans Estonia Four Jackal Vehicles for Mali Mission

UK Loans Estonia Four Jackal Vehicles for Mali Mission

Estonian Special Forces deploying to Mali will be loaned four Jackal armoured vehicles by the UK Ministry of Defence, it is today announced.

Minister for the Armed Forces James Heappey confirmed the loan, plus a three-week training package, for elite soldiers of the Estonian Armed Forces.

The …

Leonardo consegna il primo elicottero AW169 da addestramento per l’Esercito Italiano

Leonardo consegna il primo elicottero AW169 da addestramento per l’Esercito Italiano

Leonardo ha annunciato oggi la consegna del primo dei due elicotteri bimotore AW169 per l’addestramento basico destinati all’Esercito Italiano durante una cerimonia ufficiale tenutasi presso la base del 2° reggimento dell’Aviazione dell’Esercito “Sirio”, a Lamezia Terme, in presenza dei rappresentanti della Forza Armata e dell’Azienda. La consegna del secondo elicottero è prevista nei prossimi mesi.

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