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USS John C. Stennis nuclear-powered aircraft carrier expects complex overhaul
The U.S. Navy awards contract to Huntington Ingalls Inc. for an advance planning for the refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74).
The contract, announced Friday by the U.S. Department of...
U.S. Air Force awards UES with $49M contract for Flash and Laser Airborne Protection Systems
UES Inc has received a $49 million contract for the Flash and Laser Airborne Protection Systems (FLAPS) research program under this new contract, said in the statement of the U.S. Department of Defense on 10 August.
The 6-year contract, announced Friday...
F-15 fighter jets pursued the hijacked airplane before it crashes in Seattle
On 10 August, the 29-year-old mechanic at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport stole a Horizon Air 76-seat passenger airplane.
The aircraft took off and began manoeuvering over Puget Sound. F-15 fighter jets were sent from Portland to control the situation and,...
Sweden officials sign agreement to purchase PAC-3 MSE
Lockheed Martin has announced on 10 August that the USA and Sweden officials formalized an agreement for Sweden to purchase Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) missiles and related support equipment.
Once the contract is signed, Sweden will become the sixth international customer...
US State Department approves sale of Seasparrow tactical missiles to Mexico
The U.S. government has approved a possible $41 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of Seasparrow tactical missiles to Mexico.Â
The U.S. Department of Defense said in a statement on 10 August that the Government of Mexico has requested to...
Ukraine reactivates unique S-300V1 strategic air defense systems
The Armed Forces of Ukraine are reinforcing their air and missile defense, reactivating unique S-300V1 strategic air defense systems.
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the two military unit that equipped with S-300V1 anti-ballistic missile systems ended...
Czech Air Force’s L-159T2 advanced jet trainer conducts maiden flight
Czech manufacturer Aero Vodochody has announced that the first L-159T2 advanced jet trainer ordered by the Czech Air Force conducted its maiden flight on 2 August.
According to the company's statement, the first of three new L-159T2 two-seat advanced jet trainers...
Ukraine to unveil several recently received Javelin ATGMs during Independence Day parade
The Armed Forces of Ukraine will unveil its recently received Javelin anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) during the largest military parade in Kyiv on Aug. 24 to mark the Independence Day.
Ukrainian military began preparations for the annual Independence Day parade set to take place August 24 and during rehearsals...