Category: Notizie Estero

India’s new Air Force One has reach home

The first of two Boeing 777 airliners modified as the VVIP aircraft for the Indian government has arrived home on Oct. 1. The jet, VT-ALV, landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport and was greeted by Air India Chairman and Managing Director Rajiv Bansal, senior officials from the airline and representatives from the Ministry of Civil […]

USN awards contract for AN/SPN-50

The U.S. Navy awarded a $25-million contract to Saab Inc. on Sept. 25, 2020, for two AN/SPN-50(V)1 Shipboard Air Traffic Radars and one Installation and Checkout kit. Photo: U.S. Navy The next-generation air traffic radar will replace the AN/SPN-43C on board Nitmiz CVNs and LHDs. The first ship to install the radar will be USS […]
US Approves $417M Sale to Egypt of Coastal Surveillance System

US Approves $417M Sale to Egypt of Coastal Surveillance System

WASHINGTON — The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Egypt of a Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) system and related equipment for an estimated cost of $417 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required …
Boeing Picks Raytheon’s APG-82(V)1 Radar for F-15EX Fighter

Boeing Picks Raytheon’s APG-82(V)1 Radar for F-15EX Fighter

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Raytheon Intelligence & Space was selected by the Boeing Company to provide the APG-82(V)1 active electronically scanned array radar for the F-15EX.

“The most advanced F-15 ever built demands the most advanced AESA radar available,” said Michelle Styczynski, F-15 Senior Pro…

Philippines Eye Acquisition of Surplus South Korean Helicopters

Philippines Eye Acquisition of Surplus South Korean Helicopters

Secretary of National Defense Delfin N. Lorenzana expressed the intent of the Department of National Defense (DND) to acquire UH-1H and MD500 helicopters from the Republic of Korea.

In a congratulatory letter to newly-appointed Republic of Korea Minister of National Defense Suh Wook, Secretary L…

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