Yearly Archive: 2022

Peer adversaries Russia and China have been investing heavily on developing capabilities in hypersonics, space, nuclear, cyber and autonomy, the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering said. Heidi Shyu spoke virtually today at a McAleese defense conference.

“[This] has amplified th…

ROME — Long-established Leonardo helicopter operator to use four AW609s for VIP/corporate and utility tasks supporting its point-to-point operations worldwide.

With its unique combination of turboprop-like performance and helicopter-like versatility, the AW609 will provide a unique contributi…

DALLAS — STAT MedEvac, an Airbus customer for nearly 40 years, has committed to ordering 10 new H135 helicopters as part of a fleet renewal initiative for its air medical operations. STAT’s total Airbus fleet, a mix of H135 and H145 family aircraft, operates out of 18 bases.

“We’ve been flyin…

MONTREAL — The Government of Canada has Extended the Contract for CAE to Manage and Operate the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) Program Through 2027.

CAE instructors will continue to deliver classroom and simulator training as well as support live flying training for the NFTC program th…

Northrop Grumman System Corp., San Diego, California, is awarded a $97,314,948 modification (P00007) to a previously awarded cost-plus-fixed-fee contract (N0001921C0060).

This modification exercises options to provide continued test, maintenance, logistics and sustainment engineering support f…

In an era of renewed great power competition, China’s military modernization effort, including its naval modernization effort, has become the top focus of U.S. defense planning and budgeting. China’s navy, which China has been steadily modernizing for more than 25 years, since the early to mid-199…