Russia Likely To Acquire Israeli UAVs Worth $50 Million
Russia is likely to add to its list of foreign UAVs and acquire Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and control systems worth $50 million from Israel in the coming years, according to Russian media reports. Russia’s fleet of Israeli-made UAVs include two Bird Eye-400, eight I-View Mk150 and two Searcher
Cassdian Delivers Electronic Components For Germany’s Army Communication System
Defense giant Cassidian has delivered the first electronic components for the new software-defined radio communications system (“KommSysBw”) in due time. For a project, called “SVFuA” (“Streitkräftegemeinsame Verbundfähige Funkgeräte- Ausstattung” – Interconnectable Joint-Services Radio Equipment), it is intended to optimise the Bundeswehr’s jam-resistant mobile voice and data communications in the coming...
Northrop Grumman Wins $103 Million U.S Navy Contract To Supply Targeting Systems
The U.S Naval Air Systems Command has awarded defense giant Northrop Grumman Corporation a contract totaling $103 million to deliver LITENING G4 targeting systems
Pilatus Wins $5.6 Billion in India’s Basic Trainer Contract
After running trials for two years, India’s Cabinet Committee on Security has approved the purchase of 75 Pilatus PC-7 MK II basic trainers for the Indian Air Force. During the Thursday meeting, the committee headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh approved the deal to strengthen the IAF’s training capabilities
USAF To Restart $6.9 Billion IT Contract Following Protest From Losing Bidders
The U.S Air Force has decided make a fresh start on a sizeable technology contract after receiving complaints from a dozen losing bidders
BAE Systems To Upgrade Saudi’s EW Systems
BAE Systems has won a $367M contract from the Saudi Air Force to deliver 70 Digital Electronic Warfare Systems (DEWS)/Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) to upgrade F-15S fighter jets. “BAE Systems looks forward to providing the Royal Saudi Air Force with this superior electronic capability,” said John Nyilis, product line director at BAE Systems
Telephonics Wins Multi-Year Contract To Supply Radars
Telephonics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Griffon Corporation has been awarded a multi-year, full-scale production contract valued in excess of $330M from Lockheed Martin Mission Systems & Sensors. This contract is a follow on to a previously awarded multi-year contract and includes the delivery of 160 AN/APS-153 Multi-Mode Radar systems, spares and engineering support
Virtual Scenarios Simulation To Help Build Cyber Security
In an era that values cyber security above all, defense giants are focused on improving methods to fend cyber terrorism using virtual networks based on real-world scenarios. At this year’s ITEC conference and exhibition in London, major organisations will showcase their cutting edge technologies and projects
ITT Exelis Wins $33 Million British Contract
The United Kingdom Ministry of Defense has awarded ITT Exelis with a $33 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) contract to provide the latest Generation 3 night vision technology. Under this FMS order, the U
IMI Unveils Improved UMT Unmanned Aerial Systems Mission Simulator
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled a comprehensive and high-quality mission trainer, the UMT UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) Mission Trainer. In a bid to meet the growing need for UAS high-capability simulators UMT was developed, it addresses the needs of all UAS operational personnel (pilots, observers, payload operators and external pilots) at all training stages
Boeing, Elbit Systems To Jointly Work On Super Hornet Simulator
Aircraft -maker Boeing and Elbit Systems have come together to jointly collaborate on a joint distributed simulation project that will link a Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet simulator in St. Louis with an AEL Avionics Laboratory simulator in Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Iran Warns Against Israeli Aircraft Approaching it from Neighbouring Countries
Russia Attacks Ukrainian Gas Facilities in Response to Drone Attacks on its...
Russian Weapons Secrets Offered for Free by Ukraine to Allies
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
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