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
Northrop Grumman Concludes Design Reviews For AN/APG-83 SABR
Demonstrating the maturity of its active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar technologies, Northrop Grumman has successfully concluded all engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) design reviews for the AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR) in just 12 months. Northrop Grumman's AN/APG-83 SABR is a direct replacement for legacy F-16 radars and includes fifth-generation radar capabilities, the largest synthetic aperture radar map available for the F-16 and robust electronic protection
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...