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AgustaWestland To Debut PZL-Swidnik SW-4 Helicopter At Heli-Expo 2014
February 21, 2014 @ 01:34 PMAgustaWestland will unveil PZL-Swidnik SW-4 five seat single engine helicopter for the very first time at Heli Expo 2014, 25-27 February. The SW-4 developed by PZL-Swidnik, an AgustaWestland Polish firm, is a light single multi-purpose helicopter which has modern technology, low operating costs and ease of flying, making it an excellent entry point to the light turbine helicopter segment
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Australia To Operate P-8A Poseidon Aircraft After US, India
February 21, 2014 @ 12:25 PMAustralia will become the third country in the world after the US and India to operate Boeing's P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft. The Australian government has approved the acquisition of eight Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime surveillance aircraft estimated worth $3
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Thales Order Book Valued At $14.17 billion, Increases 7% in 2013 From
February 21, 2014 @ 09:30 AMThales revealed their annual result for the year 2013, stating the order intake has increased about 7% from the previous year totally valued $14.17 billion
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Sikorsky Wins $110 Million US Navy Pilot Training Support Contract
February 21, 2014 @ 07:47 AMSikorsky Aircraft has won a $110 million maintenance and support services contract for more than 360 aircraft operated by the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA). "We are very proud to manage this contract again and support CNATRA and the Naval Air Training Command
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Lockheed Martin Successfully Demos JAGM In Dual-Mode Design
February 21, 2014 @ 07:43 AMLockheed Martin recently demonstrated the Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM) dual-mode guidance section, engaging a laser-designated moving target during an internally funded flight test at Eglin Air Force Base. The rail-mounted JAGM guidance section flew six kilometers, engaged its precision-strike, semi-active laser and hit the moving target
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BAE Systems’ HAMMER Precision Targeting System Achieve Critical Design Review
February 20, 2014 @ 03:57 PMBAE Systems HAMMER precision targeting system successfully completed the US Armys Critical Design Review for its Joint Effects Targeting System (JETS) Target Location Designation System (TLDS) program. This review of the systems design and capability is a key milestone as the company works toward providing dismounted soldiers and operators with a lightweight and cost-effective solution
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Elbit Systems Unveil New Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System At US Air...
February 20, 2014 @ 03:53 PMElbit Systems and Rockwell Collins co-product, next generation Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), will be unveiled during the 30th Annual Air Force Association Air Warfare and Technology Exposition, February 19-21, 2014. JHMCS II is the next generation Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS), featuring more intelligence and capabilities than its predecessor, the JHMCS II provides pilot intelligent vision, enhanced situational awareness across the entire battle space during day and night operations, and uses high definition, color symbology while keeping the pilot's head up and eyes out
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Germany To Cut Down Eurofighter Jets Purchase
February 20, 2014 @ 01:48 PMThe German defence ministry is planning to purchase 143 Eurofighter jets instead of the original 180, according to various media reports. The ministry of defense officials informed the parliament's defence committee about the decision Wednesday, according to the DPA
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US Army Awards $92 Million Apache Targeting and Pilotage System Sustainment Contract
February 20, 2014 @ 12:18 PMLockheed Martin has won a $92 million contract in December 2013 from the US Army for sustainment of the AH-64 Apache helicopter Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) system. The firm, fixed-price contract is the foundation for a comprehensive sustainment solution that enables M-TADS/PNVS mission readiness, reduces operation and support costs, and drives reliability and maintainability improvements
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BAE Systems Wins $15 Million Virginia-Class Submarine Lead Items Contract
February 20, 2014 @ 09:38 AMBAE Systems has won a $15 million modification contract to supply long lead time materials in support of the Virginia Class Submarine propulsors for SSN 792 and SSN 793. Work is expected to be completed by February 2015
NATO Special Forces Select Thales-Leonardo Consortium to Deliver Communication System
Ukraine Blames Lack of Patriot Interceptors as Russian Missiles Rain Down on...
Ammunition Factory of Indonesian PT Pindad Breaks Ground
China Tests Nuclear-capable Missile that Can Hit Targets 10,000 km Away
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles