Indian Three Year Defence Imports Totaled US$ 38 Billion
The Indian government has spent over Rs 2.35 lakh crore (USD 38
Lockheed Martin Launch New Organization Focused On Global Expansion
Lockheed Martin launched a new organization named Lockheed Martin International (LMI) today. This new organization is responsible for strengthening international customer relationships and industrial partnerships, and growing the company's global business
Puerto Rico Seeking Aerospace Investments At Paris Air Show
Puerto Rico is emerging as a highly competitive location for aerospace-related research, innovation, engineering, service and production, and to expand its base further, the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO) officials are attending Paris Air show eyeing for more investment opprotunites. Puerto Rico has nearly $100 million in investments on the...
BAE Systems Appoints New Chairman
BAE Systems today appointed Roger Carr as its new chairman, replacing Dick Olver who was asked to step aside after the collapse last year of the company's proposed mega-merger with European aerospace group EADS. "BAE Systems plc is pleased to announce that Sir Roger Carr
Northrop Grumman Appoints Ian Irving Head of Australia Industry
Northrop Grumman has announced the appointment of Ian Irving as chief executive for Australia, effective July 15. In this new position, he will play a leading role in supporting the company's current programmes, developing strategies for growth and identifying new business opportunities for the company's activities in Australia and the Asia Pacific region, according to an official statement
AgustaWestland Demands Payment From Indian MoD
Facing the threat of cancellation of its Rs 3,600 crore deal for VVIP choppers, AgustaWestland has asked the Indian Government to release its payments, claiming the breach of contract. In a letter written to the ministries of Defence, Finance and External Affairs, the Anglo-Italian firm has said that there were certain 'contractual difficulties' with the Defence Ministry and asked for its payments to be released
Rockwell Collins Announces Management Changes
Rockwell Collins announced several leadership changes within Commercial Systems (CS) and International & Service Solutions (I&SS) today. Scott Gunnufson has been appointed vice president of Sales, Marketing and Support for CS, reporting to Kent Statler, executive vice president and chief operating officer for CS
Northrop Grumman Appoints Andrew Tyler CEO Of UK, Europe Units
Northrop Grumman has announced that it will appoint Andrew Tyler chief executive for the United Kingdom and Europe, effective July 1. In this new position, he will play a leading role in supporting the company's current programmes, developing strategies for growth and identifying new business opportunities for the company's activities in the U
SAAB Laments Danish Supreme Court Penalty Over DACCIS Systems
The Danish Supreme Court has ordered SAAB to repay about MDKK 187 plus interest costs, totalling about MDKK 243, to the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) and to compensate DALOs court costs. The DACCIS dispute originates from a terminated contract concerning the command and control system DACCIS
Lockheed Martin Appoints New Chief for F-35 Program
Lockheed Martin Corporation announced that its board of directors has approved the appointment of Orlando Carvalho, 54, to executive vice president of the Aeronautics business area, and Lorraine Martin, 50, as vice president and general manager of the F-35 Lightning II program. The board also elected Martin a corporate officer
BEL gives Rs.77.07 cr dividend cheque to Govt
Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has paid a total dividend of 187% for the year 2008-09. Mr Ashwani Kumar Datt, Chairman and Managing Director, BEL, presented the 127% final dividend cheque of Rs
Avation PLC Orders 10 ATR 72-600s
Russian Kamikaze Drones Detected Near Zaporizhia Nuclear Power Plant
Nordic Countries Unite Against Russian "Threat"
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Nearly 300 Entities Allegedly Supporting Russia's Invasion of...
Development Trends in Unmanned Surface Vessels
Unmanned surface vessels (USVs) have caught the attention of the world following their spectacular success in sinking Russian warships in...
Have Iran-Israel Missile Attacks Enabled Mutual Deterrence?
Iran's April 13-14 missile strike against Israel marks a paradigm shift in Tehran's approach to Israel; from previously relying on...
Free Flight to Russian Hypersonic Missiles as America's Own Hypersonics Program Delayed to 2027
As Russian Aerospace Forces pummeled Ukrainian positions in mid-March 2024 with hypersonic missiles, the Pentagon's own hypersonics program faces delays,...
Counter-trade, Undisclosed Deals May be Masking Russia’s Arms Export Numbers
A Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SPIRI) report last week reported a steep fall in Russias arms exports- pushed to...
China’s “Moderate” 2024 Defense Budget Hides Frenetic Military Build-up
China on Tuesday revealed a draft defense budget draft for 2024 amounting to 1
Battle of Counter-Drone SAMs- Raytheon's Coyote Vs. Russian Pantsir-S1
The spectacular success of drones on the battlefield in Ukraine has prompted Russia and the United States to develop counter-measures...