How Rolls-Royce is powering the Tempest fighter jet The propulsion design of the Tempest fighter jet will be aerodynamically matched to the air platform, optimising overall performance, range and payload capability. Rolls-Royce’s optimised Thermal Management System will utilise…
UK Aerospace and defence supply chain excellence rewarded Seven companies in the aerospace and defence supply chains have been recognised for achieving a Gold performance award, the highest possible level, as part of the 21st Century Supply Chains…
Trilateral industry discussions for Tempest programme begin UK, Sweden and Italy have begun trilateral industry discussions to strengthen collaboration between the three nations as they develop the Tempest fighter jet programme. The new trilateral framework sees industry…
GKN joins feasibility studies for future fighter jet engines GKN Aerospace has announced its participation in feasibility studies on technology development for the future combat air system and next generation of fighter jet engines with partner industries in Italy…
Boeing wins $1.2bn contract for first eight F-15EX The US Air Force awarded Boeing a nearly $1.2 billion contract to build the first lot of eight F-15EX advanced fighter jets to help the service meet its capacity requirements…
Retired RAF air vice-marshal to lead DSEI 2021 aerospace expansion Clarion Events Defence and Security has announced the appointment of RAF air vice-marshal (AVM) Gary Waterfall as the first senior air advisor for DSEI. The appointment cements DSEI’s position as…
GKN Aerospace continues to support the Gripen’s RM12 engine GKN Aerospace has signed a follow-on performance based logistics (PBL) contract with the Swedish Armed Forces for the provision of comprehensive support for the GKN Aerospace RM12 engine. The RM12…
Axiom wins new F-35 manufacturing work with BAE Systems Axiom Precision Manufacturing has won more work in Australia on the global F-35 joint strike fighter programme in a new contract with BAE Systems. Axiom already supports BAE Systems with…
Marshall wins C-130 avionics modification contract The Austrian Air Force has awarded a contract to Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (Marshall ADG) to update the navigation systems on its fleet of three C-130K aircraft. Following on…
GE Aviation delivers engine for new KF-X fighter in South Korea GE Aviation has delivered the first F414-GE-400K engine for South Korea’s next-generation indigenous stealth fighter, the KF-X. The KF-X, made by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), will deliver significantly greater mission…
Meggitt signs $15m F-35 contract Meggitt has signed a $15 million contract with Chemring Australia Pty, for the continued supply of flare countermeasure assemblies on the F-35 fighter jet. The contract award strengthens the existing…
IAI signs $350m special mission aircraft contract from European country Israel Aerospace Industries has received a $350 million special mission aircraft contract from a major European country. The contract will be executed by IAI’s ELTA Systems. IAI delivered special mission…
GE Aviation wins $394m J85 engine contract GE Aviation has been awarded a $394 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to provide J85 engine supplies for the United States Air Force and Navy. The work…
US Air Force 3D printing partnership reaches first key milestone A collaboration between General Electric and the US Air Force has reached its first milestone as a sump cover for the F110 has been 3D printed. A team of GE…
GKN and Boeing extend partnership for military aircraft GKN Aerospace has signed a strategic agreement with Boeing to solidify a continued working partnership until 2023 for military aircraft. The agreement covers the production of structural components and assemblies…
Luxembourg Armed Forces A400M makes its maiden flight The Airbus A400M new-generation airlifter ordered by the Luxembourg Armed Forces has made its maiden flight, marking a key milestone towards its delivery. The aircraft, known as MSN104, took off…
Poland signs $4.6bn deal for F-35 fighter jets Lockheed Martin has won a $4.6 billion order for the F-35 fighter aircraft from the Polish government, including 32 F-35A conventional takeoff and landing variants. The deal, which was signed…
BAE Systems partners with Renishaw to develop additive manufacturing Renishaw and BAE Systems have signed an agreement to collaborate on development of 3D printing capability for the aerospace and defence industries. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) is designed to help…
NATO and Boeing agree $1 billion surveillance aircraft contract NATO and Boeing have agreed a $1 billion contract to modernise the alliance’s fleet of AWACS surveillance aircraft, ensuring they continue to support missions to 2035. NATO Secretary General Jens…
Roadshow ready to hit the road! Taking place this September across the UK, the ADS Defence & Aerospace Technology Roadshow supported by Aerospace Manufacturing, is an innovative addition to the industry calendar for 2019. Organised by…
