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Brazil Awards Border Security Contract To Elbit Systems

April 30, 2013 @ 01:36 PM

Elbit Systems will supply electro-optical observation and surveillance systems for the Brazilian border security program known as SISFRON. The systems will be delivered by AEL International Ltd
Russian Navy To Get First Project 11356 Frigate In 2014

April 29, 2013 @ 12:58 PM

The Russian Navy will receive its first Project 11356 frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich, in 2014, Vice-Admiral Alexander Fedotenkov said on Monday. “The newest Project 11356 escort ship, the Admiral Grigorovich, should be launched in 2013 and join the Black Sea Fleet in 2014,” Fedotenkov said
UK Begins Defence Acquisition Reform

April 26, 2013 @ 02:46 PM

The final assessment phase in a programme that could lead to the overhaul of MOD's equipment and support management commences on 25th April. A core element of the Transforming Defence programme is reforming the acquisition system, delivering lasting improvement in the management of the MODs 10-year, £160 billion equipment and support programme
Denmark To Replace M113 In 10 Months, Begins CV90 Armadillo Field Evaluations

April 26, 2013 @ 11:53 AM

The Danish Army has received an Armadillo type armored infantry fighting vehicles for testing. The vehicle is based on the CV90 chassis was configured by BAE Systems, Sweden for protected infantry transport
BAE Systems Awarded M88A1 Upgrade Contract In A HERCULES Program Worth $2.1...

April 26, 2013 @ 11:15 AM

BAE Systems received a $28.7 million contract to upgrade 11 M88A1 Medium Recovery vehicles to the M88A2 Heavy Equipment Recovery Combat Utility Lift Evacuation System (HERCULES) configuration
Russian Navy To Get Three Nuclear Subs This Year

April 24, 2013 @ 12:02 PM

The Russian Defense Ministry on Tuesday announced that its Navy will take delivery of two Project 955 Borey-class ballistic-missile submarines, the Alexander Nevsky and the Vladimir Monomakh, and one Yasen-class attack submarine, the Severodvinsk, by the end of the year. Everything is going according to plan and there will be "no delays," said Andrei Vernigora, director of the ministrys state defense contracts department, refuting reports the Alexander Nevsky would only be put into service only in 2014
State Trials Of Russian T-50 Fighter Aircraft To Begin In 2014

April 23, 2013 @ 10:52 AM

Russia will begin state-run flight tests of its fifth T-50 fighter aircraft next year, according to United Aircraft Corporation's President Mikhail Pogosyan. “In 2013 we are expected to wrap up its preliminary tests and start operational testing
Alenia Aermacchi To Supply Components For 12 Omani Eurofighter Typhoon Aircraft

April 19, 2013 @ 03:07 PM

Alenia Aermacchi has signed a contract worth EUR 170 million with Eurofighter GmbH for the supply of components, systems and services of Alenia Aermacchi responsibility for the 12 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft ordered by Oman in December 2012. The contract includes services and other activities to be provided by Alenia Aermacchi also for the initial five-year logistics support package requested by the Royal Air Force of Oman
Israel’s Iron Dome To Receive More Funds From The Pentagon

April 18, 2013 @ 12:51 PM

The Pentagon has requested $220.3 million in 2014 to bolster Israels Iron Dome missile defense system, according to budget documents
AgustaWestland Unveils New AW169 AAS Military Helicopter

April 12, 2013 @ 03:11 PM

AgustaWestland has unveiled the latest generation AW169 AAS military helicopter during a dedicated ceremony held at the Army Aviation Association of America Annual Professional Forum and Exposition in Fort Worth, Texas (April 10th-13th) today. The AW169 AAS is an advanced twin-engine helicopter with the capability to meet all US Army Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) mission requirements and provides a new-design, new-technology helicopter for the current and future battlefield

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