Raytheon To Upgrade Japans' Phalanx CIWS In $200 Million Contract
Raytheon was awarded a multi-year bulk buy contract totaling over $200 million to provide Phalanx Close-in Weapon Systems (CIWS) upgrade kits, support equipment and hardware spares to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The CIWS is an integral element of Japan's Ship Self-Defense Program
Elbit Wins Canadian Armed Force's ELSAT SOTM Systems Contract
Elbit announced today that it won ELSAT 2100 Satellite-on-the-Move (SOTM) systems contract for the Canadian Armed Forces contract by Rheinmetall. The ELSAT 2100 SOTM system allows high data rate broadband capabilities at a cost effective price
Singapore To Deploy Gigantic 180-Foot Surveillance Blimp
Singapore has announced plans to deploy a huge tethered surveillance balloon to boost its maritime and air security. The helium-filled "aerostat" will be equipped with radar equipment that can spot threats from as far as 200 kilometres (125 miles) away, according to the ministry of defense website
Meprolight Buys Night Vision Manufacturer New Noga Light
Meprolight has bought New Noga Light's Operations and Assets, the company announced today. The sales, marketing, and support for New Noga Light's line of products will continue to be implemented without interruption
Thales Introduces New Multirole Surveillance Radar With AESA Technology At Euronaval 2014
Thales is launching the new SEARCHMASTER® multirole surveillance radar with active electronic scanning antenna (AESA) technology at Euronaval 2014. SEARCHMASTER® is a truly multirole surveillance radar with the ability to meet all the surveillance requirements of five mission types: anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance, ground surveillance and tactical air support...
Harris Corp Wins $770 Million Geospatial Data Mapping Contract
Harris Corporation has won $770 million worth contracts to provide geospatial data services for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency for up to five years. Under Foundation GEOINT Content Management (FGCM) contracts, Harris will create high-quality data and products of the Pacific, North America, South America, and Africa regions of the world for use by the U
Sagem To Showcase Optronics And Navigation Systems At Euronaval 2014
Sagem will showcase optronics and navigation systems for naval forces, the company said in a statement Friday. The products on display cover the full range of maritime requirements, including merchant marine security, and are organized in four main areas: observation & engagement, navigation, airborne surveillance and self-defense
MBDA Unveils SEA RANGER Combat System
MBDA has unveiled the SEA RANGER, a combat system based on the most recent missile additions to the companys product range. It is aimed at vessels having responsibility for the safety and security of highly sensitive coastal zones or for providing logistics ships with an effective means of self defense
General Dynamics To Upgrade Canadian Forces' Combat Net Radios
General Dynamics Canada has been awarded a CDN$122 million, three-year contract to upgrade the Canadian Forces' existing fleet of Combat Net Radios. The radios, originally purchased in 1991, will be enhanced to allow for simultaneous operation of voice, messaging and positional awareness reporting, capabilities not currently possible with the existing radio set
Samsung Galaxy S4 Smartphones To Help US Government Secure Emails
General Dynamics C4 Systems announced today that it will deliver up to 1,000 Samsung KNOXTM-enabled Galaxy S4 smart phones provisioned with added GD Protected software for the US government. General Dynamics recently received the Defense Mobile Classified Capability (DMCC) contract from the National Security Agency (NSA)
Finmeccanica, Selex ES Acquire EW Analysis Software Supplier Tactical Technologies Inc
Finmeccanica - Selex ES has completed the acquisition of Tactical Technologies Inc. (TTI) operating out of Ottawa, Canada
Schiebel Wins European Maritime Safety Agency Contract for S-100 UAS
Indian Army, Bharat Electronics Launch Indigenously Developed Battlefield Surveillance System
France, Germany Advance European Battle Tank Project
Rolls-Royce Bags £9B to Manufacture Nuclear Reactors of U.K. Submarines
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