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Boeing, Navy complete first Super Hornet flight with upgraded sensor

Jan 15, 2020 (UPI)

The IRST Block is a passive, long-range sensor incorporating infrared and other sensor technologies for targeting, with the new version a key part of Block III ...

Ukraine plane struck by two missiles: NYT

Jan 15, 2020 (AFP)

The missiles were fired 30 seconds apart and help explain a mystery as to why the plane's transponder was not working -- it was disabled by the first strike, be...

Leonardo nets $176.5M for 32 TH-37A helicopters for Navy

Jan 14, 2020 (UPI)

The deal, announced Monday by the Pentagon, is a base-year contract coming under a total $648.1 million contract for 130 of the aircraft to be delivered through...

Lockheed awarded $32.9M deal to upgrade Taiwan's F-16s

Jan 14, 2020 (UPI)

The foreign military sales contract modifies a deal originally made in 2014 to supply the government of Taiwan with kits to upgrade their F-16 aircraft. The Rep...

Britain strikes last-minute deal to keep Flybe flying

Jan 14, 2020 (AFP)

Neither the government nor the British company disclosed financial details of the agreement. But both sides signalled that the package would include a review of...

Lockheed announces $3B deal for 50 C-130J Super Hercules aircraft

Jan 13, 2020 (UPI)

The Defense Department awarded $1.5 billion for delivery of the first 21 planes, the company said of the multi-year deal finalized at the end of December. In al...

Iran grants Canada investigators access; denies 'cover-up'

Jan 13, 2020 (AFP)

"We don't fully know what the scope of our investigation will be," Transportation Safety Board (TSB) chair Kathy Fox told a press conference. However, she added...

SuperTIGER on its second prowl high above Antarctica

Jan 13, 2020 (SPX)

SuperTIGER (Super Trans-Iron Galactic Element Recorder) is designed to measure the rare, heavy elements in cosmic rays that hold clues about their origins outsi...

Top Iran Guard briefs parliament over downed jet after protest

Jan 12, 2020 (AFP)

His closed-session testimony comes after the temporary arrest Saturday of Britain's ambassador to Tehran, Rob Macaire, shortly after he left a vigil for the air...

Iran says it 'unintentionally' shot down Ukraine passenger jet

Jan 11, 2020 (AFP)

President Hassan Rouhani said a military probe into the tragedy had found "missiles fired due to human error" brought down the Boeing 737, calling it an "unforg...

Advanced Electronics gets $17M for cyber protection for F-15SA for Saudi Arabia

Jan 10, 2020 (UPI)

The deal modifies a previous $29.9 million contract for cyber protection and related facilities, awarded in 2017. It funds three years of in-kingdom contractor ...

Iran denies Ukrainian plane downed by missile

Jan 10, 2020 (AFP)

The declaration at a press conference in the Iranian capital came after Britain and Canada pointed to what they said were signs of an accidental missile strike....

BAE awarded $49.6 M to support Air Vehicle Planning System

Jan 09, 2020 (UPI)

The deal increases the funding ceiling for a previous contract, allowing the Air Force to order continued maintenance and support for new and modified weapons. ...

State Department approves $2.75B sale of F-35Bs to Singapore

Jan 09, 2020 (UPI)

The government of Singapore has asked to buy up to 12 F-35Bs -- an initial purchase of four, with an option to add eight more -- and up to 13 Pratt and Whitney ...

For the safety of our pilots

Jan 08, 2020 (SPX)

The event brought in over 150 participants from the Air Force, Navy and industry, all with the shared goal of discussing research and development of sensors tha...

Airlines avoid Iran and Iraq airspace

Jan 08, 2020 (AFP)

Lufthansa and its Austrian Airlines unit nonetheless decided to maintain flights to the Iranian capital, Tehran, this week, a statement said. Iran launched more...

OSM Aviation Academy to train pilots on eflyers for Quantum Air

Jan 07, 2020 (SPX)

A Quantum-branded pilot training program will be established at OSM Aviation Academy and the agreement includes a commitment by OSM to refer a steady supply of ...

Future Navy, Marine Corps aircraft spending estimated at $11 billion per year

Jan 07, 2020 (UPI)

The report estimates what it would cost to keep the Navy and Marines' fleet at its current size of 4,000 between 2020 and 2050. The office's projections are bas...

F-35As at Hill AFB reach full warfighting capability

Jan 07, 2020 (UPI)

A combat power exercise at Hill AFB on Monday, which featured 52 F-35As launched within a condensed period of time, offered a first opportunity to use the aircr...

JetBlue says to go carbon neutral by July 2020

Jan 06, 2020 (AFP)

The carrier said it will be the first major US airline to do so in a bid to reduce its contributions to global warming. The company also said it would begin usi...