CAE Australia has recently been awarded a contract from the Australian Department of Defense Capability and Acquisition Sustainment Group (CASG) in order to design and develop a C-130J fuselage cargo compartment trainer which will be used by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). CAE, formerly known as Canadian Aviation Electronics, is a Canadian manufacturer of model and simulation technologies as well as training services for aircraft manufactures, airlines, and defense customers. Read more >>

British defense contracting giant BAE Systems has recently revealed that they have secured a new contract to provide Japan with modern amphibious assault vehicles.  BAE Systems actually has a long-standing relationship with Japan, so this agreement comes as little to surprise to most. This new agreement also comes hot on the heels of China vowing to strengthen their own military capabilities. Read more >>

The system has begun testing on Australia’s first air warfare destroyer. Lockheed Martin, a U.S defense contractor has begun testing and the present participle of Aegis combat system on a first class destroyer called HMAS Hobart. The Lockheed Martin team brought life to the Aegis, said the head of surface ship programs Rob Miligan. The team is dedicated to making sure the delivery is successful to the Royal Australian Navy. Read more >>

With the rising development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), there is an immediate need to power these devices. As every UAV is trying to become smaller and lighter, battery developers are searching for answers to help aid these advances. Aircraft battery developers are working continuously around the clock to make batteries more light weight and to increase the power output to fit into these ever-changing UAVs. Read more >>

Lockheed Martin agrees to a deal worth $480 Million for a dozen “cargo-carrying hybrid airships. These helium-filled airships are over a football field in length, can hold 19 passengers, not including the crew, and can haul over 20 metric tons of cargo each trip. Read more >>