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Sikorsky to Modify VH-92A Presidential Helo for Shipboard Ops

Sikorsky to Modify VH-92A Presidential Helo for Shipboard Ops

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, is awarded an $11,775,696 modification (P00003) to a cost-plus-fixed-fee order (N0001921F0109) against a previously issued basic ordering agreement (N0001919G0029).

This modification adds scope to provide non-recurring engin…

Third Chinese Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Goes to Sea

Third Chinese Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Goes to Sea

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy’s third Type 075 amphibious assault ship recently embarked on what appears to have been its maiden voyage, media reports said on Sunday. Analysts said on Monday that the sea trial indicates smooth progress in the development of the vessel.

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Russia’s New-Build Tu-160M Bomber to Fly by Year-end

Russia’s New-Build Tu-160M Bomber to Fly by Year-end

MOSCOW — A completely new Tupolev Tu-160M strategic missile-carrying bomber nicknamed the ‘White Swan’ by Russian military pilots will make its debut run along the runway of the Kazan Aviation Enterprise (part of the Tupolev Aircraft Company) in December, a source in the domestic aircraft-building…
Northrop to Upgrade HARM Anti-Radar Missiles for Germany

Northrop to Upgrade HARM Anti-Radar Missiles for Germany

Alliant Techsystems Operations LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems Sector, Northridge, California, is awarded a $46,161,550 firm-fixed-price modification (P00002) to a previously awarded contract (N0001921C0013).

This modification exercises an option to procure ful…

Spanish Minister Monitors Progress of VCR Combat Vehicle

Spanish Minister Monitors Progress of VCR Combat Vehicle

Minister of Defense Margarita Robles this morning attended a demonstration of the capabilities of the new 8×8 ‘Dragon’ Wheeled Combat Vehicle (VCR), during a visit to monitor the evolution of the program that will reinforce the Army.

Robles witnessed a driving test and a dynamic test to check the…


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