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Tawazun Holding and Northrop Grumman announce collaboration on advanced technology defence programmes
February 23, 2009 @ 12:00 AMABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Feb. 23, 2009 - Tawazun Holding, a wholly owned investment company established by the Offset Program Bureau (OPB), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Northrop Grumman Corporation through its Electronic Systems sector to explore the establishment of a collaborative business alliance on various defence programmes and requirements
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Raytheon to deliver 224 advanced version missiles to UAE
February 23, 2009 @ 12:00 AMABU DHABI, Feb 23, 2009 -- Mikolashek, president of Raytheon Middle East & North Africa said, “The UAE is buying 224 advanced version missiles from Raytheon for its F-16 Block 60 fighter aircraft”. The UAE and the US government have executed a letter of offer and acceptance for the purchase of Raytheon's AIM-120 C-7 missiles, equipping the UAE with the most advanced version of the Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air missile (AMRAAM)
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Critical National Infrastructure Authority(CNIA), UAE home land security will be at IDEX...
February 20, 2009 @ 12:00 AMABU DHABI - According to Khaleej Times the Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA) has decided to play an active role at the ensuing edition of International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX 2009) as part of its efforts to be a leading player in the region and across the globe. CNIA was created in May 2007 by a Presidential Decree with a view to safeguard Abu Dhabi’s infrastructure and key assets and is an independent entity affiliated to the Abu Dhabi Executive Council
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Otokar to launch brand-new, mine-protected vehicle at IDEX 2009
February 20, 2009 @ 12:00 AMABU DHABI -- Turkish armoured vehicle designer and manufacturer, Otokar, will launch a brand-new, mine-protected armoured vehicle at IDEX 2009. The KAYA, developed by Otokar in response to the growing worldwide demand for mine-resistant vehicles, combines superior mine and ballistic protection with high levels of cross-country capability
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BAE Systems to deliver additional BvS10 Vikings to UK MoD
February 17, 2009 @ 12:00 AMSweden --- BAE Systems has received an additional order for the armoured all-terrain vehicle BvS10 VIKING from the British Ministry of Defence (MoD). The contract is for nine vehicles, seven of the troop-carrying variant and two in command vehicle configuration
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India to deliver three Dhruv helicopters to Suriname
February 16, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian aerospace and defence manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) will deliver three Dhruv helicopters to Suriname national army announced the Suriname ministry of defence. The aircraft would be mainly for transportation of army personnel, but if necessary they could also be used for combat operations
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F-16 suffers tyre burst during Aero India 2009
February 16, 2009 @ 12:00 AMAt final day of Aero India 2009, a tyre of an F-16N Super Viper fighter aircraft burst on landing. Lockheed Martin, the manufacturer of F-16N Super Viper fighter aircraft said in a statement that no one was injured
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Russia sets $8.5 billion target in arms exports in 2009
February 16, 2009 @ 12:00 AMNEWTOWN, Conn. --- According to reports, the Kremlin is planning to up its target for 2009 arms sales to $8
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EADS invites India for strategic partnership in defence and aerospace sector
February 14, 2009 @ 12:00 AMBernhard Gerwert, CEO of Military Air Systems, an integrated Business Unit of EADS Defence & Security, said "We have a strong interest to create a long-lasting strategic partnership with Indian aerospace and defence companies and we are committed to bring our capabilities, skills and technologies into this win-win-partnership." "India is our partner of choice and therefore we invite India to join the Eurofighter Typhoon programme as a partner
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Russia offers 320 combat helicopters to Indian MoD
February 14, 2009 @ 12:00 AMBANGALORE--. Russia offers 320 helicopters to Indian Ministry of Defense and hopes to strengthen cooperation
Australian Industry Secures $5B in Global F-35 Contracts
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Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...