Mini torpedo could be air-launched from US Navy aircraft: Northrop Grumman
The company recently manufactured and tested its first prototype of the Very Lightweight Torpedo for the US Navy.
Wedgetail conversion work was commercially unviable, says Marshall
The UK’s Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group has confirmed that it withdrew from a project to convert five Boeing 737NGs into E-7A Wedgetail surveillance platforms for the Royal Air Force due to commercial considerations.
Lockheed Martin wins $485m multi-country airborne sensor contract
Lockheed Martin won a contract to sell its Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) and two other sensors to two dozen countries and US military services – a deal worth up to $485 million.
US Navy starts final tests of low-band jammers for EA-18G Growler
The US Navy has started the final test period for the Demonstration of Existing Technologies phase of its Next Generation Jammer Low Band development competition.
Boeing picks STS for UK Wedgetail conversions
Boeing Defence UK has named STS Aviation Services as its conversion partner for the Royal Air Force’s future fleet of five 737NG-based E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft, after Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group withdrew from the project.
Lockheed Martin F-35 to miss 2020 production target due to coronavirus-caused parts shortage
The company’s suppliers are not able to deliver parts on time, a disruption caused by the coronavirus. As a result, the number of F-35s produced this year could fall by 18 to 24 units below the 141 aircraft goal.
US Air Force cancels GE Aviation sole-source for F-15EX engine, asks for competitive bids
The US Air Force is asking for engine proposals for its Boeing F-15EX programme, just a few months after it said it would grant a sole source award to GE Aviation for 480 of the company’s F110 jet turbines
German panel, industry, assess ethics of FCAS technology
Germany has initiated an independent process to consider the ethical and legal implications of using autonomy and artificial intelligence as part of a multinational Future Combat Air System, to enter use by around 2040.
Peruvian air force adds third 737 to transport fleet
Peru has placed a contract worth $3.75 million with Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based D&S Aviation for the supply of a second-hand Boeing 737-300 for the country’s air force.
Snowbirds CT-114 crashes during display in Canada
A Canadair CT-114 Tutor trainer operated by the Canadian air force’s Snowbirds team has crashed during a demonstration routine.