Chinese J-11B Presages Quiet Military Revolution

Posted at: Tue Nov 7th, 2006

China is in the midst of a critical period of testing an "indigenous" version of the Russian Su-27 Flanker, known as the J-11B, with propulsion, radar and weapons system integration underway. The effort is emblematic of Beijing's efforts to recast its capabilities for the 21st centur...

Austria Coalition Talks to Resume After Eurofighter Probe Ends

Posted at: Tue Nov 7th, 2006

Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel's People's Party plans to resume talks about forming a government with the Social Democrats as soon as probes into the purchase of fighter planes and banks supervision are over.

Saab carries out Gripen IRIS-T flight test trials for Sweden

Posted at: Tue Nov 7th, 2006

IRIS-T enhances Gripen's close combat performance, which is an important component for Gripen during future international operations. “The test trials are an important milestone in the Gripen program. IRIS-T is a European collaboration ...

Stanley Awarded $63 Million Prime Contract Extension for JSF Program

Posted at: Tue Nov 7th, 2006

ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stanley, Inc. (NYSE: SXE), a leading provider of systems integration and professional services to the U.S. federal government, today announced that it has been awarded a $63 million prime contract by the Joint...

Northrop to Upgrade Dutch F/A-16s With LITENING AT System

Posted at: Tue Nov 7th, 2006

ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill., Nov. 6, 2006 -- The Royal Netherlands Air Force today announced the selection of Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) third-generation LITENING Advanced Targeting (AT) system for their F/A-16 Advanced Targeting Pod upgrade program.