Bombardier to display the world’s fastest turboprop aircraft at Paris Air Show...
The Canadian business jet manufacturer, Bombardier will display a debut aircraft, CRJ1000 NextGen regional jet at the Paris air show beginning 20 June. The aircraft has already had a sensational entry into the European market
Saab Wins Swedish Helicopter Support Contract
FMV has awarded Saab AB, Support and Services, a support and maintenance contract for Helicopter 15 (HPK15). The contract extends over a period of 6 years, beginning 2012, with options for additional 4 years
AgustaWestland Statement - Turkish Utility Helicopter Programme (TUHP)
AgustaWestland is disappointed by the Turkish decision to select the US Sikorsky company for the Turkish Utility Helicopter Programme (TUHP). The TUHP was conceived from the very beginning as a Black Hawk acquisition project as it was the only suitable model available in the category
Aero Vodochody Signs Contracts for Embraer KC-390
AERO Vodochody signed a contract with the third largest manufacturer of aircraft in the world, Brazilian company Embraer. Embraer and AERO Vodochody became partners in development and production of a new military transport multi-purpose aircraft KC-390
Thales Signs New Merlin Support Contract with LM
Thales UK has signed a new contract with Lockheed Martin UK for the next five-year phase of the existing 25-year Integrated Merlin Operational Support (IMOS) programme. This new contract covers the period April 2011 to March 2016 and continues to provide an availability-based support package for the acoustic sub-system...
German Army Orders Further Lifesavers DINGO 2
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has received an order for the assembly and delivery of 39 DINGO 2 in its most modern version, the DINGO 2 GE from the Federal Office for Defence and Procurement (BWB) in Koblenz. The vice president of the BWB, Reinhard Schütte, and KMW COO Jürgen Weber, signed a corresponding contract in Koblenz today
Saab Receives System Maintenance Order for Gripen
Defence and security company Saab has received an order worth SEK 200 million from FMV (the Swedish Defence Material Administration) for system maintenance of Gripen. The contract represents a part of continual system maintenance and updating tasks for the Gripen C/D and complies with the Swedish Armed Forces' long-term planning for the Gripen
Cobham Wins £18m Contract for Eurofighter Tranche 3A Defensive Aids
Cobham will provide Chaff and Flare Defensive Aids Systems for the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jet Tranche 3A programme, under a contract worth more than £18m (approximately 21m Euros). Deliveries will begin in mid 2012 to sustain production until the end of 2014
Embraer Defense and Security signed R$ 28.5 million contract for radar division
Embraer Defense and Security signed a contract to purchase 64.7% of the capital of the radar division of OrbiSat da Amazônia S
Saab Receives Significant Order to the Carl-Gustaf System
Defence and security company Saab has received a significant order for ammunition to the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system. The order amounts to MSEK 1155
Harris Corporation Receives $11 Million contract for Tactical Radios from Government of
Harris Corporation has received $11 million in orders from the French Procurement Agency (Direction Generale de l'Armement – DGA) for Falcon III multiband manpack and handheld tactical radios – further expanding the adoption of the company's next-generation radio technology by international military forces. Under the orders, Harris will provide French forces with its AN/PRC-117G wideband networking radios, associated AN/VRC-114 vehicular amplifier adapters and other accessories
Eurocopter Bags 68 Orders at Heli-Expo
Eurocopter booked 68 new orders and agreements during this week’s Heli-Expo 2011 exposition while also unveiling a range of new and enhanced helicopter products, confirming the company’s highly competitive position for the expected upturn in the world’s rotary-wing aircraft sector. New business concluded during this industry event in Orlando, Florida involved eight of Eurocopter’s helicopter types, including the next-generation EC145 T2 that was unveiled during Heli-Expo, along with two members of its enhanced rotary-wing aircraft line-up also announced at the show
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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
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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...