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Alenia delivers third G.222 to U.S. Air Force for the Afghan National...
January 18, 2010 @ 12:00 AMAlenia North America, a subsidiary of Alenia Aeronautica and a part of the Finmeccanica Group, delivered the third Afghan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC) C-27/G.222 aircraft to the United States Air Force
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Pakistan receives 2 P-3C maritime surveillance aircraft from Lockheed Martin
January 15, 2010 @ 12:00 AMLockheed Martin recently delivered two of seven upgraded P-3C maritime surveillance aircraft for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan under the U.S
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Patria wins $57.5 million contract from Finnish Air Force for upgradation of...
January 15, 2010 @ 12:00 AMPatria Aviation Oy received an order from the Finnish Air Force for a cockpit and avionics upgrade of 18 BAE Systems Hawk Mk66 jet trainers on 31 December 2009. The upgrade is similar to the one ordered earlier for Mk51 and Mk51A trainers
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Defence sector in India, cache of opportunities: CII-KPMG Study
January 14, 2010 @ 12:00 AMThe defence industry in India is poised at an inflection point in its expansion cycle driven by the modernization plans, the increased focus on homeland security, and India’s growing attractiveness as a ‘home market’ defence sourcing hub. A joint study by CII-KPMG, Opportunities in the Indian Defence Sector: An Overview reveals that Indian Industry is upbeat about the opportunities in defence and aerospace, and eager to grow its industrial capabilities in this space, but is looking to Government to continue its process of developing and fine-tuning the procurement regime and industry drivers that will enable industry to grow a robust...
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Boeing wins $750 million contract to support B-52 bomber from U.S....
January 14, 2010 @ 12:00 AMBoeing today announced that it has received a $22 million option to continue supporting the B-52 bomber under the Engineering Sustainment Program (ESP) contract the company received from the U.S
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Lockheed Martin wins C$729 million contract from Canada for C-130J Hercules maintenance...
January 14, 2010 @ 12:00 AMThe Government of Canada recently adopted a support package for the C-130J Hercules, creating high-value work for Canadian industry through Industrial Regional Benefits (IRBs) while providing the Canadian Forces (CF) with maintenance for one of its most valuable fleets. A contract amendment valued at $723 million was signed with Lockheed Martin on December 18, 2009 for an initial period ending June 30, 2016
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Boeing delivers final KC-767 Tanker to Japan
January 13, 2010 @ 12:00 AMThe Boeing Company on Jan. 8 announced the delivery of last of four KC-767 aerial refueling tankers to the Japan Ministry of Defense, completing one of the International Tanker team's most significant milestones
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French MOD orders fourth Harfang drone from EADS
January 12, 2010 @ 12:00 AMThe Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) on December 31, 2009 awarded to EADS an order for the acquisition of a fourth “Harfang” drone and a third ground control station as part of the SIDM – Système Intérimaire de Drone MALE, or Interim Medium Altitude, Long Endurance (MALE) Drone System – program. This award, worth 33
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Lockheed Martin has been awarded $344 million contract for U.S. Air Force's...
January 12, 2010 @ 12:00 AMLockheed Martin has received ongoing funding through a recently issued Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM) that authorizes Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) associated with the C-5 Super Galaxy Reliability Enhancement and Re-Engining Program (RERP). "This funding enables us to continue to partner with the U
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India cancels $1.5 billion mid air refueling aircraft deal which had...
January 7, 2010 @ 12:00 AMIndia has reportedly canceled a tender to buy six new mid-air refueling aircraft for fighter jets in which the EADS Airbus A-330 MRTT (multi-role tanker transport) was a top contender. ‘‘The RFP (request for proposal) will be re-floated and will go to EADS, Boeing (US) and Ilyushin (Russian), among others, for a global competition now,’’ an unnamed Indian defence ministry official was quoted by a leading Indian newspaper
Xrange Boosts U.A.E. Defense Testing With New Drone Village, Runways, and Blast...
Russian Lancet Drones Knock Out 200 U.S. M777 Howitzers in Ukraine
Indra Leads EU’s Smaug Project to Enhance Underwater Threat Detection
Oshkosh Defense Secures $214.8M Order for U.S. Army Tactical Vehicles
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