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GE’s Adaptive Cycle Engine Begins US Air Force Testing

GE’s Adaptive Cycle Engine Begins US Air Force Testing

TULLAHOMA, Tenn. — The U.S. Air Force and GE on March 25th initiated Phase 2 testing of GE’s second XA100 adaptive cycle engine at the Air Force’s Arnold Engineering Development Complex (AEDC). This milestone marks the first test of an Adaptive Engine Transition Program (AETP) engine at AEDC.

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Rheinmetall Wins Massive Ammunition Order from Hungary

Rheinmetall Wins Massive Ammunition Order from Hungary

A reliable supply of modern ammunition is a mainstay of national and alliance defence. The Hungarian Ministry of Defence has contracted with Rheinmetall to supply an extensive package of ammunition worth several hundred million euros. The order encompasses ammunition for infantry fighting vehicles, …
Rolls-Royce Awarded £105M to Support UK Hawk Trainer Fleet

Rolls-Royce Awarded £105M to Support UK Hawk Trainer Fleet

Rolls-Royce has agreed a new £105 million contract with the UK Ministry of Defence to provide support for the Adour engine which powers the Hawk jet trainer aircraft, including those flown by the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team – the Red Arrows.

The 11-year contract will enable Rolls-Royce to prov…

Thales Wins German Order for Artillery Fire Control Sensors

Thales Wins German Order for Artillery Fire Control Sensors

Thales has signed a contract with Krauss-Maffei Wegmann for the delivery of 4 PAAG to the German Armed Forces to equip the BOXER armoured vehicle.

The Stabilized Panoramic Above Armour Gimbal (PAAG), built in Thales premises in Glasgow, UK, is an electronic surveillance system that is remotely co…


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