Video Games Are The Flavor Of The Season Among Armed Forces
Indian, Chinese and American armed forces are among several around the world doling out mobile-based video games to keep their soldiers entertained and enemies petrified. The Indian Air Force recently launched the Phase II of its 3D Mobile Air Combat game, ‘Guardians of the Skies (GOTS) on the android, iOS...
ThalesRaytheonSystems To Supply Ground Master Radars To France
ThalesRaytheonSystems has won a contract to supply the French armed forces with 12 fixed Ground Master 400 radars and 4 mobile tactical Ground Master 200 radars under the SCCOA air command and control program. The contract awarded on 8 December by the DGA, the French defense procurement agency, includes installation and...
BAE Systems Acquires SilverSky, a Commercial Cyber Service Provider
BAE Systems has completed the acquisition of Perimeter Internetworking Corp., which trades as SilverSky, a commercial cyber service provider
Leidos Wins $37M Support Contract From U.S. Army Space And Missile Defense...
Leidos was awarded a prime contract by U.S
McAfee Labs Detected Over 307 New Threats Every Minute, Predicts Increased Cyber...
McAfee Labstoday predicted that cyber attacks and security will become stealthier and warns malware will surge up to 75 percent in 2015. Cyber espionage attacks will continue to increase in frequency as long-term players will become stealthier information gatherers, while newcomers to cyber-attack capabilities will look for ways to steal sensitive...
Namibia Uses BEL-Made Electronic Voting Machines In A First
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has used Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) developed by Indias state-owned Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) during the Presidential and National elections in Namibia on November 28 and 29, 2014. According to BEL, a total of 5,850 customised EVMs were supplied by BEL to ECN in three instalments along with battery packs, tabulators and printers
USAF, USMC and Raytheon Flight Demo Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammer
The U.S
Cubic Awarded Common Data Links Contract By US Navy
Cubic announced on December 8 that it was tasked by the US Navy's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR to develop an upgrade to the circuit card systems used on the
Raytheon To Set Up Cyber Innovation Centre In England
Raytheon is broadening its network of cyber research capability globally with the creation of a Cyber Innovation Centre (CIC) based in the South-West of England. The centre is expected to open soon, housing over 100 cyber specialists who will work with a wide range of governmental and commercial customers to solve their complex cybersecurity challenges
One Or More NATO Countries To Field Laser Weapons In Near Future
The NATO S&T board recently approved the stand-up of an SCI Task Group, SCI-264, to examine the tactical implications of the next-generation weapons based on High Energy Lasers (HEL) with a focus on issues associated with employment in the shared NATO battlespace. The kickoff meeting for SCI-264 was held on 5-7 November 2014 at the STO Collaboration Support Office facilities in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Indian Navy To Get Six ACTAS Sonar Systems
The Indian Ministry of Defense has signed a contract with Atlas Elektronik for the delivery of six active towed array sonar systems (ACTAS) for the Indian Navy. The total contract volume is approximately 40 million Euros
Saab To Supply New Sensor Systems For Swedish Submarines
Saab has received an order from the Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) to provide new sensor systems for two A26-type submarines and two Gotland-class submarines. The contract is valued at SEK 420 million
Netherlands Retires Zr.Ms. Makkum Minehunter after 40 Years of Service
L3Harris Wins $999M U.S. Navy Communications Contract
Russia Prepares Response after Ukrainian ATACMS Strikes
Pentagon, Lockheed Martin Reach Agreement for Two More Lots of F-35 Fighters
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
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...