Yearly Archive: 2020

Norway’s Kitron Awarded F-35 Contract

Norway’s Kitron Awarded F-35 Contract

The Norwegian company Kitron AS has signed an agreement with Northrop Grumman on the production of electronics modules for F-35 fighter aircraft. The modules are part of the aircraft’s highly advanced communications, navigation and identification avionics. The agreement has a value of more than NOK …
Ruag to Make Landing Gear of Boeing Loyal Wingman Drone

Ruag to Make Landing Gear of Boeing Loyal Wingman Drone

RUAG Australia has been selected to supply the landing gear systems for the Loyal Wingman – Advanced Development Program led by Boeing Australia for the Royal Australian Air Force.

“We are very proud to have achieved this success in delivering the landing gear systems,” said Terry Miles, General …

Australian F-35s Train for In-Flight Refueling to Prepare IOC

Australian F-35s Train for In-Flight Refueling to Prepare IOC

Eagle-eyed residents have spotted high-flying Air Force training missions over Taree on the NSW mid-north coast.

A local Facebook page featured images shot by a Taree resident of a KC-30A multi-role tanker transport conducting air-to-air refuelling with a pair of F-35A Lightning II fighter aircra…

Royal Air Force Modifies Voyager for VIP Missions

Royal Air Force Modifies Voyager for VIP Missions

The RAF Voyager “Vespina” has completed its refurbishment to provide a secure, cost-effective and suitably profiled transport for Government Ministers and the Royal Family. The aircraft now proudly displays the Union Flag alongside RAF markings and is ready to represent the UK across the globe.

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UK MoD to Review Single-Source Contracting

UK MoD to Review Single-Source Contracting

The Ministry of Defence will review the single source contract regulatory framework in 2021. This Commons Library briefing paper explains what the framework is and changes made to date.

Single source procurement is when contracts are placed without competition with a selected contractor. Historic…

Leonardo Board Restructures Management

Leonardo Board Restructures Management

ROME — Leonardo announces that the Board of Directors held today deliberated the establishment of a General Management structure (Direzione Generale) reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

With this reorganization, Leonardo aims to simultaneously respond to the new market environme…

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