CAE Wins $110 Million Beechcraft T-6C Contract
CAE has bagged contracts to provide the Beechcraft T-6C ground-based training system and services for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) valued at $110-million. GBTS is an integrated training system that includes two T-6C operational flight trainers (OFTs), computer-based classroom training systems, and courseware customised for RNZAF pilot training...
China Sets Up Cyberspace Intelligence Research Center
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) founded Cyberspace Strategic Intelligence Research Center at an information center of the General Armaments Department (GAD) on June 26, 2014. The Cyberspace Strategic Intelligence Research Center is an intelligence platform built on research efforts of an information center of the GAD and the wisdom of...
Germany Cancels Verizon Contract As US Rejects ‘No Spy’ Proposal
The Germany has cancelled contract with U.S
Al-Qaeda Launches Improved Encryption Platforms, Crytography Programs
In response to Edward Snowden's revelations, terrorist organization Al-Qaeda has adopted “stronger encryption techniques to bypass the standard cryptographic protections in its various communications”. The U
Cyber Warriors Shortage Worries U.S. Govt.
The United States is reportedly facing a shortage of cybersecurity professionals — particularly for positions within the federal government because it does not offer salaries as high as the private sector. According to a study published by the RAND organization, the demand for cybersecurity professionals began to overtake supply in...
Honeywell's Inertial Measurement Unit Improves Guides Control For Missiles, UAVs
Honeywell has announced the latest addition to its tactical guidance technology product line with a smaller, higher performing and more efficient Inertial Measurement Unit for missiles, smart munitions and unmanned aerial vehicles. This device improves the measurement for guidance, control, stabilisation and pointing applications, adding even more precision where GPS is not available
Northrop Grumman Calls for Robust Partnerships to Combat Growing Cyber Threat
A Northrop Grumman executive has called for more robust global partnerships to provide a collective defense against increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks. Kathy Warden, corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Information Systems, said during the Information Assurance 2014 (IA14), the U
Selex ES Wins €12 Million RAT 31 Radar Upgrade Contract
Selex ES has won a contract worth €12 million with the NATO support agency, NSPA to modernize three RAT 31 DL three-dimensional air defence radar systems. The radars are currently in active service in Turkey following a contract signed in 1995
Raytheon Tests Laser Track Excalibur S
Raytheon successfully test fired the dual-mode GPS- and laser-guided Excalibur S for the first time. Although the Excalibur S was initialized with a GPS target location, it scored a direct hit on a different, or offset, target after being terminally guided with a laser designator
Exelis Acquires Next-Gen Data Sharing Solutions Company Celestech
Exelis has completed the acquisition of Celestech, a privately held technology development and engineering firm, with locations in Chantilly, Virginia and Phoenix, Arizona. Celestechs acquisition does not materially impact Exelis financial results for the second quarter of 2014
US ONR Developing Laser Weapon For Marines
As the Navy prepares to deploy its first laser weapon on a ship later this summer, Office of Naval Research (ONR) officials announced June 11 that they have finished awarding contracts to develop a similar weapon to be used on ground vehicles. The Ground-Based Air Defense Directed Energy On-the-Move program, commonly referred to as GBAD, aims to provide an affordable alternative to traditional firepower to keep enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from tracking and targeting Marines on the ground
US Navy Selects RADA's RPS-42 Tactical Volume Surveillance Radar System
RADA Electronic Industries Ltd. announces the selection of its RPS-42 Tactical Volume Surveillance Radar System by the US Navy Office of Naval Research (ONR)
Palestinian Factions Reject Trump’s Plan to Resettle 2 Million Gazans in Jordan,...
France Receives First Griffon MEPAC Armored Vehicle
Philippine Vessels on Scientific Mission Harassed by Chinese Ships, Choppers
Schiebel Wins European Maritime Safety Agency Contract for S-100 UAS
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U