General Dynamics wins $199 Million Ammunition Contract for EFSS from US Marine
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has been awarded a contract by the U.S
Rolls-Royce Wins £25 million contract for RAS system from UK
Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been selected to supply a unique replenishment-at-sea (RAS) system to the Royal Navy. It will enable heavier-than-ever loads to be transferred between moving ships, more than doubling the amount of vital supplies which can be moved per transfer
GD wins $60 million contract for Submarines from US Navy
General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded a $60 million U.S
Swiftships awarded $20 million contract for CPCs from US Defense
Swiftships Shipbuilders, LLC, Morgan City, La., is being awarded a $20,221,529 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-09-C-2210) for the detail, design and construction of four 28-meter coastal patrol crafts (CPCs) and associated crew familiarization training and technical services for the Egyptian Navy under the Foreign Military Sales Program
DCNS launches multi-mission frigate for Morocco
At Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding in Vlissingen, on February 2, the second Multi-Mission Frigate under construction for the Royal Moroccan Navy, was rolled out of the assembly hall. The 98 metre-long ship has been constructed entirely on land at the DSNS yard at Vlissingen-East and is now ready, on...
Inquiry ordered into procurement of heavyweight torpedoes for India’s Project 75 submarines
India’s Central Vigilance Commissioner has ordered an inquiry into the procurement of 98 heavyweight torpedoes for the project P-75 submarines of the Indian Navy. Informed sources told defenseworld
FN Herstal Wins Competition for 7.62mm Machine Guns from French DGA
The French DGA (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has selected the MAG machine gun manufactured by Belgium-based FN Herstal to replace its existing AN F1 machine guns. The DGA confirmed this decision on December 15, 2010 as a result of an international competition
NAVDEX Launch Edition Attracts More Than 80 Major Exhibitors
More than 80 major exhibitors have confirmed their attendance at the inaugural NAVDEX (Naval Defence Exhibition), which will be held in parallel with IDEX, the region’s leading defence and security show, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from 20th – 24th February 2011, under the patronage of of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. Visitors to NAVDEX can expect to see the latest in naval defence technology with exhibits of warships, naval workboats and amphibious crafts, combat equipment, coastal security systems and sea-to-shore communication solutions
Lockheed Martin received $2.1 billion contract for Submarine from US Navy
Lockheed Martin received a U.S
Inaugural Naval Defence Exhibition to run parallel to IDEX 2011
The inaugural Naval Defence Exhibition (NAVDEX) dedicated to naval defence and coastal security will run in parallel alongside IDEX 2011. Located at ADNEC’s dedicated marina and quayside, visitors can expect to witness the latest in naval defence technology with exhibits of warships, naval workboats and amphibious crafts, peace and war fighting equipment, anti-piracy and coastal security systems, and communication solutions
SMES 2011 REGISTERS 70% SPACE RESERVATION AND DELIVERS ENDLESS EXHIBITOR FACILITIES
The Institute for Near East and Gulf Military Analysis – INEGMA is proud to announce a 70% reservation of the exhibiting space at the second edition of the Security Middle East Show – SMES to take place on 7-9 April, 2011 at BIEL, Beirut, Lebanon. This year’s SMES is offering all its exhibitors exclusive facilities which include stand contracting, shipping services and accommodation packages to help them benefit the most from this pioneer event
Indian Navy, Coast Guard to receive 127 ships in 2010-11: Defence Minister
In recent years, the Indian MoD has been able to ensure improved results in the delivery of warships and submarines. During 2009-2010, these numbers stood at 120 vessels for the Indian Navy, Coast Guard and coastal states
Czech Republic Orders Saab’s Mobile Air Defence System worth $189M
Indonesia–France Scorpene Submarine Deal Comes Into Force
U.S. Navy Moves Closer to Submarine-Launched Drone Ops Using REMUS 620
Poland Secures $4B U.S. Loan for F-35s, Patriot Missiles Under Defense Push...
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...