2017-06-22 Airbus Defence and Space announced an agreement Aviation financier and lessor Stellwagen which broke some new ground in terms of a business model for an airlifter. According to a press release dated June 21, 2017 released by Airbus Defense and Space: Le Bourget, 21 June 2017 – Aviation financier and lessor Stellwagen,…
2017-06-19 By Guy Martin The Aerospace, Maritime and Defence (AMD) Industry Association of South Africa says that exports play a crucial role in the survival of the local defence industry Isaac Motale, Chairperson of the AMD Export Council Board, speaking at AMD’s 25 year anniversary at the CSIR on 8 June,…
2017-05-31 By Danny Lam During the Korean War, US forces were able to draw on ample surplus inventory left over from World War II. Nevertheless, ammunition shortages materialized as consumption rates far exceeded expectations early in the conflict. Later, General Ridgeway’s use of firepower to save allied lives strained supply…
2017-05-21 As a key part of shaping its enhanced defense capabilities, the Australian government has launched a comprehensive and long term shipbuilding program. The plan was officially launched on May 16 at a ceremony held in Adelaide. NavalShipbuildingPlan According to text and a video released by the Australian Department of…
05/21/2017: According to text and a video released by the Australian Department of Defence: Prime Minister of Australia, the Honourable Malcolm Turnbull, Minister for Defence, Senator the Honourable Marise Payne and Minister for Defence Industry, the Honourable Christopher Pyne MP, announced the release of the Naval Shipbuilding Plan at the…
05/20/2017: According to a video and text released by the Australian Department of Defence: The Naval Shipbuilding Plan released on 16 May 2017 outlines the Government’s vision for the Australian naval shipbuilding enterprise and the significant investment required in coming decades. The Australian Government is laying the foundations for an…
2017-05-07 By Robbin Laird In a 2015 piece, I highlighted three historic firsts for Italy in the F-35 program delivered in 2015. LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- At the beginning of the 20th Century, Italy was a pioneer in combat aviation. Although different at the beginning of the 21st century,…
2017-05-08 The A400M as an operational baseline aircraft is being operated by several air forces. According to Airbus Defence and Space there are now 42 A400Ms in service and the company currently has orders for 174 of the aircraft. The two largest operators currently are the RAF, with 15 out of…
