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Kongsberg to Supply Air-to-Air Pylons for F-35 Program

Kongsberg to Supply Air-to-Air Pylons for F-35 Program

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (Kongsberg) has signed an agreement with Marvin Engineering (MEC) worth 240 MNOK to supply air-to-air pylons for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program.

The agreement covers the next three production lots (15-17) for all variants of the aircraft.

“Kongsberg has bee…

China’s New Rules on Military Procurement Come into Effect

China’s New Rules on Military Procurement Come into Effect

China put into effect new interim rules to regulate military equipment procurement contracts on Sunday that aim to advance the quality and efficiency of equipment procurement, with analysts saying that the new regulations, together with several others that have taken effect since last year related t…
Philippines FA-50A Pilots Train for SEAD, Strike Missions

Philippines FA-50A Pilots Train for SEAD, Strike Missions

MANILA –– The military’s FA-50 jet fighter pilots will train with their American counterparts, flying F-16s, specifically on the suppression of enemy air defenses (SEAD) exercises in the ongoing Bilateral Air Contingent Exchange.

Philippine Air Force (PAF) spokesperson Col. Maynard Mariano said …

British Army Tests New Equipment in Wiltshire Exercise

British Army Tests New Equipment in Wiltshire Exercise

British Army personnel got a glimpse of the future as they took on the task of trialling new equipment on Salisbury Plain Training Area (SPTA) during Exercise Wessex Storm.

The drills, which took place during the period of 18 February to 11 March, were designed to test the capabilities of soldier…

Australia to Invest $244M to Modernize Air Base

Australia to Invest $244M to Modernize Air Base

The [Australian] Government is planning to invest $244 million in a major upgrade of a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) airbase near Derby in Western Australia that will support 250 jobs and provide a shot in the arm for the local economy.

RAAF Base Curtin forms a key part of the Australian Defe…

Australian Names First Locally-Developed Unmanned Aircraft

Australian Names First Locally-Developed Unmanned Aircraft

The first Australian-made uncrewed combat air vehicle has successfully completed its test flights, and has officially been named at a ceremony at RAAF Base Amberley.

Working under the title, ‘Loyal Wingman’ Minister for Defence the Hon Peter Dutton MP, today unveiled the aircraft’s official servi…


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