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Vectronix wins major contracts in the UK for FIST
September 10, 2009 @ 12:00 AMDSEi, London- Vectronix AG has been awarded two major contracts by the Thales FIST Prime Contract Management Office to supply its new multi-function target acquisition unit, MOSKITO, and the Rapid Acquisition Aiming Module (RAAM) to the UK Ministry of Defence under the FIST programme (Future Integrated Soldier Technology – a dismounted soldier system). Under these agreements, Vectronix will supply a total of around 2700 MOSKITO and 2300 RAAM systems to the UK MoD, along with a comprehensive support package
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Italy likely to buy $27 million LMV vehicle gun turrets from Oto
September 10, 2009 @ 12:00 AMOto Melara is likely to sign a contract with the Italian government to supply 64 Hitrole Light remote controlled gun turrets for mounting on Italy’s Light Multirole Vehicles, said an Oto Melara official . The CEO of Oto Melara, Carlo Alberto Iardella said at DSEi 2009 show that the order is worth 18
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Brazil Navy to receive advanced patrol craft navigation systems from Northrop Grumman
September 10, 2009 @ 12:00 AMNorthrop Grumman Corporation's Sperry Marine business unit has been selected by the Brazil navy to supply state-of-the-art navigation systems for four new NAPA 500-ton patrol vessels, with options for six additional vessels. Sperry Marine will supply integrated bridge systems based on its new-generation VisionMaster FT navigation technology, including VisionMaster FT consoles, an electronic chart display and information system, navigation radars, heading and speed sensors, echosounder, steering control, mission data recorder and other subsystems
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BAE Systems develops technology to combat piracy in the high seas
September 9, 2009 @ 12:00 AMSeptember 9, 2009 ,London, United Kingdom: A sophisticated electronic early warning system aimed at combating soaring levels of piracy on the high seas has been developed by engineers at BAE Systems. This brand new system has been launched in London at DSEi - (Defence and Security Equipment International 2009 - an event held every two years in London)
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Terma,Lockheed Martin sign Memorandum of Understanding for Denmark Maritime Helicopter contract
September 9, 2009 @ 12:00 AMLockheed Martin and Danish aerospace and defense company Terma A/S today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore opportunities associated with the potential sale of the U.S
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Saab to develop BT46 simulator for Germany
September 9, 2009 @ 12:00 AMSaab has been awarded a contract from the German Federal Office of Defence Technology and Procurement (BWB) for development and serial deliveries of the BT46 simulator for the German AGDUS training concept (a dual-simulator training system). The simulator will be used for the GTK BOXER armoured vehicle, equipped with the remote weapon system FLW 200
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ST Engineering wins $4.8 million 40mm ammunition contract from UK MoD
September 9, 2009 @ 12:00 AMST Engineering today announced that its land systems arm, ST Kinetics, has secured a contract worth about £2.8m (S$6
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BAE Systems debuts new generation fighting vehicle at DSEi 2009 show
September 9, 2009 @ 12:00 AMLONDON, United Kingdom --– BAE Systems launched the latest 6x6 addition to the battle-proven RG range at the Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) exhibition today – the RG35 Mine Protected multi-purpose fighting vehicle. RG35 combines the high levels of survivability of the RG31 Mine Protected Vehicle with much of the tactical capability of a modern combat vehicle
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Lockheed Martin to provide grant to UAV competition winning team of an...
September 4, 2009 @ 12:00 AMNew Delhi- Dr. Ray O Johnson, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Lockheed Martin Corporation, today announced that the organization will be providing a grant to a group of undergraduate students from the Delhi Technology University (DTU), formerly the Delhi College of Engineering, to develop a Next-Generation Urban UAV
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India appoints Dr V K Saraswat as new DRDO Head
September 3, 2009 @ 12:00 AMEminent missile scientist Dr. VK Saraswat has been named the new head of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Indra, UAE’s Katim to Develop NATO Confidential Level Mobile Telephony Solutions
First Flight of South Korean KF-21 Fighter Jet by Air Force Chief
KNDS Brings MATARIS Family of Kamikaze Drones to IDEX 2025
New Chinese Spy-Cam Can Spot Satellites in Orbit, Read Their Serial Numbers
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