Northrop Grumman Successfully Tests Three-Dimensional Radar System
Northrop Grumman completed a successful full-scale demonstration of its Three-Dimensional Expeditionary Long-Range Radar (3DELRR) for the U.S
MBDA Successfully Tests Scalable Warhead Technology
The subsidiary of MBDA Deutschland successfully demonstrated a new effector technology with which armed forces can achieve scalable target-adapted effectiveness in a series of tests. The demonstration, which took place on the grounds of Bundeswehr Technical Centre 91 (WTD 91) in Meppen, used 100 kg of explosive in a Mk82 shell...
Lockheed Martin Wins $206 Million Radar Contract
Lockheed Martin has won $206 million in additional orders for the AN/TPQ-53 (Q-53) from the U.S
Almaz-Antei To Unveil New Air Defense System At MAKS 2013
Almaz-Antei corporation will showcase for the first time its newest S-350E Vityaz mid-range air defense system at the upcoming MAKS-2013 air show near Moscow. The Vityaz, which is expected to replace the outdated S-300 systems, is superior to similar foreign models, according to the company statement
Pentagon Awards Two Contracts Worth $64 Million
General Atomics was awarded a cost-plus-incentive fee, option eligible, multi-year contract with a cumulative maximum value of $30 million for one MQ-1C Gray Eagle Composite Maintenance System Trainer (CMST) suite of equipment with an option for Interim Contractor Support (ICS) for one CMST suite of equipment. Lockheed Martin has also won a not-to-exceed $34 million undefinitized modification to the previously awarded Low Rate Initial Production Lot 6 Advance Acquisition contract for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft
Lockheed Martin Successfully Tests Aegis System
Lockheed Martin successfully completed the first live firing test of Aegis Combat System proving the system can defend beyond its line of sight by integrating data from a remote sensor to intercept a target. The latest Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA) test marks the first test at sea and the second consecutive time this year, where Aegis used remote data to successfully intercept a target
Digital Guardian Angel Guides U.S Troops In Afghanistan
U.S soldiers in Afghanistan will rely on a new, mobile tactical communications network to stay connected and cover more ground
DynCorp Wins Qatar Base Contract
DynCorp International has won a new task order under the U.S
Russian Armed Forces To Set Up Cyber Warfare Branch
The Russian Armed Forces will create a separate branch solely dedicated to cyber warfare as “the Internet could become a new “theater of war” in the near future”, according to a senior Russian military R&D official. “Cyber space is becoming our priority…the decision to create a cyber-security command and a new branch of the armed forces has already been made,” said Andrei Grigoryev, the head of the recently-created Foundation for Advanced Military Research was quoted as saying
L-3 Wins CC-150 In-Service Support Contract Worth $669 Million
L-3 Communications has been awarded a contract from Canada to provide complete in-service support (ISS) services for the countrys fleet of CC-150 aircraft. The five-year contract, with two five-year option periods, has a total potential value of $669 million
India-Israel Barak MRSAM Air Defense System Passes Key Tests Across Armed Forces
South Korea Discusses Future Defense Communication System for Next-Generation Warfare
U.S. Air Force Awards Indra $198M Contract for Portable Navigation Systems
Spain Advances F110 Frigate Program with F113 Build Start, F112 Keel Laid
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...
