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BAE Systems successfully tested its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser guidance kit with the Australian army’s Forges de Zeebrugge (FZ) missile, proving the extent of the system’s plug-and-play […]

The Army and Boeing [BA] are monitoring the AH-64E Apache’s first maritime deployment to collect lessons learned that will be incorporated into the eventual Lot 6 aircraft. Soldiers in the […]

The Navy has conducted the first testing of the MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned helicopter aboard a trimaran variant of the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) class, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) […]

United Technologies [UTX] on Oct. 21 reported a strong increase in net earnings driven by tax benefits, higher segment operating profits and lower restructuring costs while sales increased on strength […]

Northrop Grumman [NOC] has been selected by Airbus Helicopters to certify and deliver its new LCR-350 Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS) for several helicopter platforms. Developed by Northrop Grumman’s […]

Orbital Sciences Corp. [ORB] on Oct. 16 reported strong third quarter financial results, led by solid operating performance, and the company increased its earnings outlook for the year. Net income […]

The Air Force could release in February its final request for proposals (RFP) for a program that is slated to accommodate a NASA earth science instrument as a hosted payload […]

A federal judge ruled Oct. 21 that NASA may proceed with the performance of its Commercial Crew Transportation Capability (CCtCap) contract awards to Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX) and Boeing […]

Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC) on Oct. 15 sued to ensure work on NASA’s Commercial Crew Program (CCP) is stopped while the company’s bid protest plays out, according to a filing […]

The Air Force reorganized its organization that handles hosted payloads, or government sensors that catch rides on commercial satellite buses, according to a service official. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark […]