Rockwell Collins, Zen Technologies Partner To Strenghten Simulation And Training Indian Forces
Zen Technologies is partnering with Rockwell Collins to combine their strengths in simulation and training to provide solutions to Indian military customers, the company stated in a press release. Rockwell Collins provides aviation simulation and training products, systems and integration solutions
Roboteam To Showcase Portable Command Control System TacSA At AUSA 2014
Roboteam will launch its new portable command and control system with the capability of all-user; real-time ISR feed sharing at the upcoming AUSA 2014, the company stated Monday. The system can stream up to 4 video channels simultaneously, providing a complete live picture of the operational area in a server-less system...
RT LTA Systems To Unveil Skystar 400 Aerostat At AUSA 2014
RT LTA Systems will introduce its Skystar 400 aerostat for use in intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and communications applications at the upcoming AUSA exhibition at Washington D.C from October 13 to 18, the company said in a press release Monday
Saab, Raytheon To Develop Next-Gen Radars Worth $1.3 Billion For USAF
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Thales Denies Bribery Allegations In S. Africa Arms Scandal
Thales has denied allegations that fixer Ajay Sooklal facilitated a R500 000 a year bribe for President Jacob Zuma and arranged perks for him when he faced corruption charges linked to the arms deal, according to Defenseweb.com
Czech Military To Issue Tender For Anti-Aircraft Radar System
The Czech Defence Ministry has announced plans to acquire a new anti-aircraft radar system to replace obsolete Soviet-era equipment, according to Radio Prague. The ministry will reportedly pursue the acquisition independently, abandoning plans to develop a new air defence radar system together with Poland, Hungary and Slovakia
BAE Systems Acquires Signal Innovations Group
BAE Systems has successfully completed its acquisition of Signal Innovations Group, Inc. (SIG), a provider of imaging technologies and analytics to the U
Indian Govt Okays BEL, Thales JV Company
India defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Thales announce that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, has approved the incorporation of their joint venture company, BEL-THALES Systems Limited, in late August this year. This joint venture (JV) Company will primarily focus on the design, development, marketing, supply and support of civilian and select defence radars for India and the global markets
UAE Military To Set Up Cyber Command
The United Arab Emirates is gearing up to launch a cyber command within the General Headquarters (GHQ) of the UAE Armed Forces. Sources with knowledge on the matter told Defenseworld
Thales To Provide Navaids, ATC To Saudi Arabia
Thales has won a contract to provide navigation aids (navaids) and air traffic control tower equipment to Saudi Arabia National Guard. The technology will support visual and instrument flight rules for fixed and rotary wing aircraft at two new Saudi Arabian airfields – Khashm al-An Airfield, east of Riyadh, and Dirab Airfield, southwest of Riyadh
Elbit Delivers New Lavi GBTS To Israel Air Force
The Israel Air Force (IAF) inaugurated the new Flight Training Center for the "Lavi" – M346 Trainer at Hatzerim Air Force Base. Elbit Systems, the prime contractor, developed and delivered the new "Lavi" Ground Based Training System (GBTS) center together with Alenia Aermacchi (Finmeccanica Group), CAE and Sellex ES (Finmeccanica Group), following a selection by "TOR - Advanced Flight Training", which is responsible to the IAF for the operation of the trainer aircraft
Tata Power Sed to Produce Honeywell's TALIN Navigation System in India
Honeywell Aerospace has signed a licensing agreement with Tata Powers Strategic Engineering Division (SED), enabling it to produce Honeywells Tactical Advanced Land Inertial Navigator, or TALIN in India. This Honeywell-patented technology enables vehicles and artillery to navigate very precisely, even where GPS satellite guidance is not available, to increase troop safety and maximize mission success
Russia Begins Mass Production of Typhoon-PVO Combat Vehicle
Denmark Donates Satellite Services to Ukraine via EU Defense Agency
Indra to Modernize Colombia's Air Traffic Network
Australia Builds First Permanent Defence Space Workforce
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...