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Raytheon Expects Slew of Orders For Upgraded Patriot Missile System

August 6, 2013 @ 10:11 AM

Raytheon Company is expecting to receive new orders for its Upgraded Patriot air and missile defense systems in the second half of the year, company officials said. Raytheon is hoping for an order from Qatar for 11 fire units valued at around $2 billion
Philippines To Buy French Navy Vessels

August 5, 2013 @ 11:33 AM

The Philippines coastguard plans to buy a surplus French Navy vessel to boost its off-shore patrol capabilities in the West Philippine Sea. The first among several French ships likely to be acquired by the Philippine coastguard is the 26-year-old “La Tapageuse” vessel, the former French Navy vessel recently stationed in Papeete, French Polynesia, according to a local daily
HAL Proposes To Surrender 35% Of Its 50% Workshare In India's $35...

July 31, 2013 @ 01:51 PM

The progress of Indias futuristic fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) project has fallen under dark clouds after Russia, with whom India is developing the fighter jet, hiked the cost of manufacturing the aircraft. The project could end up costing India over $35 billion over the next two decades from the original $30 billion for over 200 fighters
Lockheed Martin Successfully Demonstrate Air Surveillance Radar

July 30, 2013 @ 08:34 AM

Lockheed Martin today successfully demonstrated its full-scale prototype long-range air surveillance radar operation to the U.S
BAE Systems Wins $110 Million Dry-Docking U.S. Contract

July 29, 2013 @ 02:30 PM

BAE Systems has been awarded a $110 million undefinitized contract action as a modification to a previously awarded contract for the USS Wasp (LHD 1) fiscal 2013 dry-docking planned maintenance availability. Dry-docking planned maintenance availability includes the planning and execution of depot-level maintenance, alterations, and modifications that will update and improve the ship's military and technical capabilities
South Korea Plans $192 Billion Missile Defense Investment

July 29, 2013 @ 10:47 AM

South Korea has submitted a $192.6 billion budget request to its Parliament for the 2014-2018 FY periods
Canadian Armed Forces To Acquire Medium Trucks, RFI Issued

July 26, 2013 @ 01:59 PM

Canada has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to acquire a new fleet of medium trucks to replace and modernize the Canadian Armed Forces current fleet. Prior to the release of the RFP, Public Works and Government Services Canada, in consultation with the Department of National Defence, began the industry engagement process with a Letter of Interest issued on January 4, 2013, and one-on-one meetings with industry representatives held January 17 to 23, 2013
Indian Army To Begin Final Tests On Arjun Mark II MBT

July 26, 2013 @ 01:07 PM

The Indian Army will conduct final trails on the advanced version of Arjun Mark II main battle tank in the first week of August, where its missile firing capabilities and other upgrades will be under scrutiny, according to the Press Trust of India. The Indian Army had asked for 93 improvements to the tank which include the capability of firing the anti-tank LAHAT missile,laser protection suite and improved armored protection for the vehicle
Ukraine Tests New Anti-Tank Missile System

July 26, 2013 @ 09:47 AM

Ukraine on Wednesday tested a new Corsar light portable antitank missile system and is planning to complete its development work by the end of 2013. The Corsar has a firing range of up to 2,500 meters – double that of any existing portable antitank complex
Polish Navy To Speed Modernization Program

July 26, 2013 @ 09:44 AM

Poland is looking forward to finalize their Navy modernization program which is worth US $3.1 billion, according to Defense news

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