Tag: Northrop Grumman
Better Than Ever
Aircraft upgrades are a more economical way of sharpening the combat edge of existing fighter fleets around Asia Pacific.
With geopolitical tensions continuing to grow...
Japan’s MELCO lines up for US naval radar work
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (MELCO) announced on 24 July that it has engaged with RTX subsidiary Raytheon to supply components of the SPY-6(V) active electronically...
Singaporean F-16 crash caused by rare failure
Singapore’s Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) announced on 19 June that it has concluded its investigation on the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) F-16...
First RAAF Triton UAV moves closer to arrival
The first Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton high-altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (HALE UAV) on order for the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will...
Taiwan aims to boost F-16 fleet readiness with parts buy
Taiwan is seeking to enhance its ability to sustain the Republic of China Air Force (RoCAF)’s Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter aircraft fleet by acquiring...
Northrop Grumman to supply Mk44S Bushmaster Chain Guns for Australia’s Redbacks
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced on 4 June that it is partnering with Hanwha Defense Australia (HDA) to supply Mk44 Stretch Bushmaster Chain Guns (Mk44S)...
Japan and US commit to hypersonic weapon co-development
Japan and the United States signed an agreement on 15 May to jointly develop the Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI), a next-generation missile defence system...
Singapore air force freezes F-16 training after crash
The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) has suspended training for its F-16 fleet as a safety measure after one of its Lockheed Martin...
Watching the Neighbours
With political tension rising around the world, airborne special mission aircraft have arguably never been more important.
Asia-Pacific states facing Chinese pressure on their South...
The Growing Role of Arab Women in Defense
The role of women in the defense industry is changing across the Middle East, but particularly in Saudi Arabia, as successful programs, such as...
