DARPA is getting Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control to proceed to Phase 3b of its Operational Fires (OpFires) program. Graphic: DARPA Lockheed will fabricate, assemble and flight test the missile under the new phase of the program. OpFires aims to develop a ground-launched intermediate-range hypersonic weapons system. For more information, hit the Source below […]
Boeing has been given a $1.6 billion contract for the Lot Six production of KC-46A aerial refueling tankers. Boeing will produce 12 tankers under this contract, which was announced on Jan. 12. For more information, hit the Source below Source
The U.S. Navy has moved one step closer towards integrating the High Energy Laser with Integrated Optical-dazzler and Surveillance (HELIOS) laser weapon system on a Arleigh Burke destroyer by taking delivery of the first system. Graphic: Lockheed Martin A recent demonstration by both parties showed that the laser power achieved was in excess of the […]
Capt. Aaron Tindall, 390th Electronic Combat Squadron EA-18G Growler weapons officer, became the first Airman to graduate from the U.S. Navy Airborne Electronic Attack weapons school in December last year. To apply for a place in the course, Tindall had to complete level four upgrade training in the EA-18G. For more information, hit the Source […]
Kyodo News reports that the core team to develop Japan’s next fighter has formed and the team will eventually grow to have pu to 500 members. Graphic: Japan Ministry of Defense For more information, hit the Source below Source
The Greek parliament will be voting on a deal worth $3 billion to buy 18 Rafale fighters from France. Infilight, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Debate has started and will conclude by end of the week. Defense ministers from France and Greece are expected to sign off the deal for six new and 12 […]