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South Africa To Acquire New VVIP Aircraft

April 8, 2015 @ 03:32 PM

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is in the process of acquiring new aircraft for VVIPs. The additional aircraft will be used by President Jacob Zuma, his Deputy Cyril Ramaphosa, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and other persons identified by the Presidency as envoys announced in the South African Government website Tuesday
US Navy To Integrate Digital Rocket Launchers On MH-60R Helos

April 8, 2015 @ 03:31 PM

The US Navy is integrating “smart” rocket launchers on MH-60R helicopters; US Naval Air Systems Command issued a statement Tuesday. The Navy delivered the Digital Rocket Launchers (DRLs) on March 25 as part of an Early Operational Capability (EOC)
US Army Plans To Shop For New Manpack Radios.

April 8, 2015 @ 03:24 PM

The US Army announced on Monday that it has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the acquisition of additional Manpack Radios under a full and open competition approach. The draft RFP, posted April 3 to the Federal Business Opportunities website, moves the Army toward Full Rate Production (FRP) for the Manpack Radio, part of the Handheld, Manpack and Small Form Fit (HMS) program
NATO Begins ‘Spearhead Force’ Testing

April 8, 2015 @ 03:21 PM

NATO announced Tuesday that it has started testing of its new ‘spearhead force, known as the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (VJTF). The VJTF is a brigade that will be able to deploy within 48 hours and will eventually include 5,000 troops
US Army To Get Six DHC-8 Aircrafts

April 8, 2015 @ 03:13 PM

US Department of Defense announced today that Dynamic Aviation Group has been awarded a $39 million contract to purchase of six DHC 8-315 aircraft of Saturn Arch and Desert Owl configuration for US Army. The contract is expected to be completed by July 17, 2015
Rockwell Collins Wins $505 Million Contracts For Helicopter Avionics

April 8, 2015 @ 03:00 PM

Rockwell Collins has been awarded two US DoD contracts worth $503 million to provide software and system development and integration onto the CH-47, MH-47, MH-6, MH/UH/HH/VH-60, VH-3, MH-65 helicopter and all their variants. The contracts also include Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) Software Maintenance for the CH-47F platform for $8 million
New Zealand Defense Force’s Training Facility To Get Customized Ballistic Fit-Out Package...

April 8, 2015 @ 02:26 PM

Cubic Corporation announced today that Cubic Range Design Solutions (CRDS) was awarded a $6 million contract to design, supply and install a specialist ballistic fit-out package for New Zealand Defense Force's training facility. “Cubic Range Design Solutions is committed to delivering innovative concepts, construction and facilities to support our customers with their critical training needs,” said Bill Toti, president of Cubic Global Defense
Northrop Grumman Appoints Christina Williams As Vice President For Command And Control...

April 8, 2015 @ 12:48 PM

Northrop Grumman announced Wednesday that it has appointed Christina (Chris) Williams as vice president, operations, for its Command and Control division within the company's Information Systems sector. Williams will report directly to Sam Abbate, vice president and general manager, Command and Control division, and will have executive responsibility for the division's business operations including operations optimization, program performance and engineering
Low Priced Sukhoi SU-35 Attracts Indonesia’s Attention

April 8, 2015 @ 12:29 PM

Indonesia has been eyeing low cost Sukhoi SU-35 fighters to replace its F-5 Tigers. United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) head Yuri Slyusar told Interfax in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday, "Indonesian colleagues are interested in buying this plane
Saab To Upgrade Norwegian ARTillery HUnting Radar (Arthur)

April 8, 2015 @ 11:58 AM

Saab announced today that it has received an order from the Norwegian Defense Logistic Organization (NDLO) for a prototype of Mid-Life Upgrade of Arthur weapon-location radar system. The order amounts to approximately $13 million (SEK115 million)

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