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Rolls-Royce to complete initial F130 engine testing for B-52J by year end

WIL BALDWIN September 7, 2023

Rolls-Royce (OTC: RYCEY) today announced that it is on track to complete initial F130 engine testing for the United States Air Force B-52J Stratofortress by the end of the year. Continued Rapid Twin Pod Tests…

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Boeing showcases F-15EX for Poland’s air defense

WIL BALDWIN September 7, 2023

Kielce, Poland, September 7, 2023 - Boeing (NYSE: BA) is showcasing the F‑15EX Eagle II fighter aircraft to Poland as a potential U.S. Department of Defense Foreign Military Sales program. The announcement was made at…

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Lockheed Martin wins $765M deal for missile shield over Australia

WIL BALDWIN August 29, 2023

Canberra, Australia, August 29, 2023 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) welcomed today’s announcement by the Department of Defense on being selected as the strategic partner to steward AIR6500 Phase 1 (AIR6500-1). AIR6500-1 will provide the…

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Embraer and Brazilian Army complete first test of M200 Vigilante radar

WIL BALDWIN August 28, 2023

Parintins, Brazil, August 25th, 2023 – Embraer (NYSE: ERJ) and the Brazilian Army have successfully completed the first test of the M200 Vigilante radar, including the deployment of the equipment on the KC-390 aircraft from the…

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Indonesia Announces Commitment to Acquire Boeing F-15EX

WIL BALDWIN August 21, 2023

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, August 21, 2023 - The Republic of Indonesia and Boeing (NYSE: BA) shared their commitment to finalize the sale of 24 F-15EX aircraft to Indonesia, subject to U.S. government approval, during a…

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U.S. Army awards Airbus contract for helicopter modernization

WIL BALDWIN August 21, 2023

Arlington, Virginia – The U.S. Army awarded Airbus (OTC: EADSY) a $27.8 million contract to upgrade the Army National Guard Security & Support Battalion Mission Equipment Package (MEP). Upgrades to the MEP expand the UH-72A Lakota’s capabilities to…

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Lockheed Martin Next Generation Interceptor Completes All Design Reviews At Accelerated Pace

WIL BALDWIN August 7, 2023

Huntsville, Alabama, August 7, 2023 (PRNewswire) - Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully validated designs for all elements of the nation's Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) with the U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Through a series of successful and…

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U.S. Airlines to Support NASA-Boeing Sustainable Flight Demonstrator Project

WIL BALDWIN July 27, 2023

OSHKOSH, Wis., July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Boeing [NYSE: BA] and NASA will collaborate with U.S. airlines to advise the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD) project and development of the X-66A research aircraft. As part of a new sustainability coalition, Alaska Airlines,…

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Canadian Government orders 4 new Airbus A330 MRTT’s

WIL BALDWIN July 27, 2023

Getafe, Spain / Ottawa, Canada - 25 July 2023 – The Government of Canada has awarded Airbus (OTC: EADSY) Defence and Space with a contract for four newly-built Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) and…

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First two H225M helicopters delivered to Hungary

WIL BALDWIN July 24, 2023

Szolnok, Hungary, July 24, 2023 - The Hungarian Defence Forces have received the first two of 16 H225M multi-purpose helicopters on schedule. The helicopter was officially handed over at Szolnok Airbase by Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus…