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AgustaWestland’s India Scandal Threatens To Envelop Other European Companies

January 31, 2014 @ 09:21 AM

Indias decision to cut ties with Finmeccanica, parent company of AgustaWestland looks like it will suck in other European companies as well. The Indian MoD is reported to be looking at linkages between Finmeccanica and other European defense companies which may have a bearing on current procurements in India
India, Japan Close To Approving Amphibious Aircraft Deal Worth $1.65 Billion

January 29, 2014 @ 09:21 AM

India and Japan are in talks to finalize a $1.65 billion amphibious aircraft deal from ShinMaywa Industries
Future Assault Rifles To Tag Targets Much Like Social Media Photo Tagging

January 16, 2014 @ 10:53 AM

Next-generation military assault rifles will not only be sleeker and faster but will pack in a heavier punch. These firearms will be developed not only for military snipers and sharpshooters but for the average soldier with need for greater capabilities
Indian Defense Procurement Moves Forward Despite Delays With Some Contracts

January 8, 2014 @ 10:26 AM

With the cancellation of the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter deal and delays in acquiring the medium multi role combat aircraft (MMRCA) from Dassault, the Indian defense establishment is reeling under concerns that important projects maybe be further delayed. However, despite delays, India has reached major milestones with the indigenous supersonic fighter aircraft LCA-Tejas achieving its Initial Operation Clearance and the army taking delivery of its first indigenous helicopter, the Rudra ALH from HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd) in 2013
LCA Competes With India’s Current and Future Foreign-Made Aircraft

December 12, 2013 @ 01:01 PM

Indias indigenously-developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is capable of competing with the Indian Air Forces current and future fighter aircraft, according to the Director General of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Avinash Chander. The ‘4plus generation LCA designated as ‘Tejas, is set to be inducted into the Air Force next month after achieving its first Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) later this month
NATO to Set Up Cyber Attack Response Teams

December 10, 2013 @ 09:43 AM

NATO will soon set-up two rapid reaction teams that can help protect its networks in the event of a cyber attack. The two cyber-defence teams are expected to be up and running in weeks in response to significant cases of cyber-attacks recorded every year, a NATO official told defenseworld
SAAB Exploring Multiple JVs In UAE

December 2, 2013 @ 01:44 PM

SAAB is looking to broaden its presence in the Middle East by taking on more collaborations and local partnerships, a senior executive told Defenseworld.net
EADS To Announce Further Restructuring In December Before Rebranding Takes Effect In

December 2, 2013 @ 12:53 PM

EADS is expected to make further announcements regarding the name change and restructuring in mid-December, according to a senior executive told Defenseworld.net
Thales Demos Scorpion HMD At Dubai Air Show

November 27, 2013 @ 07:19 AM

Thales used the Dubai Air Show last week to further demonstrate the Scorpion helmet-mounted display (HMD). The Scorpion is the worlds first full color helmet mounted display, providing color symbology and video during full day and night missions
Is It A Bird? A Plane? It's A V-22 Osprey!

November 20, 2013 @ 12:04 PM

The Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey took center stage at the Dubai Air Show this week with company executives saying that aircraft sales could grow significantly in the "very near future". However, despite its vast success in Afghanistan, the aircraft may be procured in a VIP configuration in the Middle East and possibly elsewhere

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