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France, UK Sign Letter Of Intent On Future Combat Air System

January 31, 2014 @ 03:34 PM

The President of the French Republic, François Hollande, and the British Prime Minister, David Cameron, signed a letter of intent formalizing the launch of joint feasibility studies in the field of unmanned combat air systems (UCAS) at a Summit at RAF Brize Norton. This 2 year £120 million joint feasibility study decision, follows on from the Lancaster House Treaties (November 2010), gives a new dimension to the joint studies already undertaken in this field
Finmeccanica Launch New Black Shark Heavyweight Torpedo

January 31, 2014 @ 01:25 PM

Finmeccanica successfully launched for the very first time a new Black Shark Advanced (BSA) torpedo, produced by its subsidiary, WASS, from the submarine SCIRE. The torpedo launched in “Push Out” mode - water ram expulsion system, which ejects the torpedo by means high water-pressure, was equipped in a totally innovative way, thanks to the new Lithium-Polymer Battery
Saab Wins $26 Million Gripen Support Contract

January 31, 2014 @ 12:14 PM

Saab has won a contract estimated $26 million to support and maintain Gripen throughout 2014 on behalf of the Swedish Armed Forces. The order comprises support and maintenance operations and ensures the continued operation of Gripen in Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary and Thailand with a focus on delivering technical documents, ground equipment, component maintenance and more
India Opts For Russian Mi-17V-5 Helicopters After Cancelling AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper Deal...

January 31, 2014 @ 12:05 PM

India has picked Russian Helicopters to supply 12 VVIP choppers to be used to transport high profile leaders, the Rostec state corporation said in a press release. The Mi-17V-5 helicopter was chosen by the countrys Special Protection Group (of the 150 helicopters already delivered to India) for escorting the most important politicians in India during the election season
Cobham To Display Integrated Surveillance Solutions At Defexpo

January 31, 2014 @ 11:22 AM

Cobham will showcase its communication systems and Integrated Surveillance Solutions at Defexpo 2014, 6-9 February at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. "We are delighted to be attending DEFEXPO, India's largest defence and security exhibition," said Lee Griffiths, Managing Director of Cobham's office in New Delhi
TATA To Unveil New Vehicle Platform As India’s FICV Project Hits The...

January 31, 2014 @ 11:08 AM

With Indias Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle program gone cold and no word on the status of the project, contender TATA Motors will be unveiling for the first time a brand new specialty vehicle, the Wheeled Armoured Platform (WhAP) at Defexpo 2014. The vehicle platform, developed jointly with the DRDOs Vehicle Research & Development Establishment (VRDE), is a mobility platform featuring a Norwegian-built Kongsberg MCT-30-R medium-calibre remote turret sporting a US-built ATK 30mm/40mm Mk44 Bushmaster automatic cannon as a primary weapon and a secondary FN Herstal M240 7
Thales To Exhibit C4I Solutions At Defexpo 2014

January 31, 2014 @ 11:07 AM

Thales will exhibit at Defexpo 2014, from 6 to 9 February in New Delhi, India, showcasing a wide range of products under Advanced air defence systems, C4I solutions, Land and Naval communications, Optronics, Underwater and electronic warfare systems. Thaless Advanced Air Defence offering has SAMP/T theatre anti-missile system, the RAPID range of weapon systems, missiles and some other air defence systems
BAE Systems To Unveil New Q-Warrior HMD At Defexpo 2014

January 31, 2014 @ 10:50 AM

BAE Systems will showcase its new Q-Warrior helmet-mounted display (HMD) at Defexpo 2014, 6-9 February in New Delhi. The Q-Warrior HMD is for the dismounted soldier and Q-Sight HMD for the new-age pilot, both providing mission-critical situational awareness
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
Rolls Royce, Bell-Boeing Wins MV-22 Aircraft Support Contract

January 31, 2014 @ 08:32 AM

Rolls-Royce is being awarded a $90 million modification contract for the procurement of 40 AE1107C install engines in support of the MV-22 aircraft for the United States Marine Corps. Work is expected to be completed in November 2015

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