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BAE Systems To Unveil APKWS Rocket, Helmet Mounted Display At Aero India
February 6, 2015 @ 09:56 AMBAE Systems will be debuting Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) rocket, S3000 and Mission Adaptable Crew Seats (MACS), Striker helmet-mounted display (HMD) and an array of equipment during the upcoming Aero India show, the company said in a statement. BAE will showcase commitment to a range of platforms and technologies eyeing Make In India program and will emphasize development of Hawks training, performance and operational capabilities
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Leidos Wins Ballistic Missile Defense Programme Support Contract
February 6, 2015 @ 09:16 AMLeidos has won a contract from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Communications and Information (NCI) Agency to provide systems engineering and integration support for the Ballistic Missile Defense Programme Office. The total contract value is $77 million, if all options are exercised
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HAL Wins $176 Million Contract For Do-228 Aircraft
February 6, 2015 @ 09:16 AMHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has won a contract estimated $176 million for supplying 14 Do-228 aircraft to the Indian Air Force. "Apart from these aircraft, the contract valued at around Rs 1090 crore includes six reserve engines, one flight simulator and associated equipment", T Suvarna Raju, chairman, HAL was quoted as saying by TOI
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Russian Holding To Participate In IAF Tenders
February 6, 2015 @ 08:12 AMRussian holding, Aviation Equipment has been authorized to participate in tenders to supply components for Russian aircraft used by the Indian Air Force, the companys press service announced on Tuesday. The registration of Aviation Service Center of Aviation Equipment by the Indian Air Force gives the holding the right to participate in tenders to supply parts to transport airplanes An-32 and Il, and also Mil helicopters Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-171V, Mi-25/Mi-35
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US Naval Research Lab Develops Autonomous Underwater Vehicles
February 6, 2015 @ 07:28 AMUS Naval Research Lab (NRL) has designed and developed underwater propulsion, control and sensing solutions for littoral zone missions, Unmanned Systems Technology website reported Wednesday. According to the report, the autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) were inspired by bio-mechanics of fish
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Boeing Wins $223 Million Combat Logistics Support Contract
February 5, 2015 @ 01:32 PMThe US Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has awarded the second phase of a performance-based contract to Boeing, worth $223 million, that reduces combat logistics support costs while enhancing warfighter readiness. Under terms of the contract, Boeing will provide support for 11 different aircraft, according to the companys press release
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Thales To Supply Flight Management System Software For US Army’s Black Hawk...
February 5, 2015 @ 12:53 PMNorthrop Grumman has selected Thales to supply its state of the art Flight Management System software, i-FMS200, to be embedded in the avionics mission equipment package to upgrade the US Armys UH-60L Black Hawk helicopters. The upgraded version of the Black Hawk helicopter will be known as UH-60V
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Russia’s T-50 Aircraft Enters Into Service
February 5, 2015 @ 11:39 AMThe Russian Armed Forces has approved the first fifth-generation aircraft, the T-50 (PAK FA), to enter the services, Yury Slyusar, head of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said. The PAK FA will be subjected to qualification testing directly in the service of the armed forces
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Indonesian Air Force Hopes To Replace F-5 Tigers With Su-35s Fighter Jets...
February 5, 2015 @ 11:26 AMIndonesian Air Force has requested for more sophisticated fighter jets such as Sukhoi Su-35s to replace its F-5 Tigers, Antara News reported Wednesday. “Russian-made Sukhoi SU-35 meets the requirements of TNI-AUs weaponry system,” Chief of Air Force Vice Marshall Agus Suprianta was quoted as saying after opening a leadership meeting of the air force
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Lockheed Martin Wins $71 Million Acoustic Processing Contract
February 5, 2015 @ 10:58 AMLockheed Martin has won a $71 million worth Economic Order Quantity (EOQ) long lead material contract for four Virginia Construction boats in support of Acoustic Rapid Technical Insertion (TI)16, the company said in a statement Tuesday. A-RCI TI16 program concept is that vast improvements in acoustic sensing can be achieved without changing the sensors
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Iran Warns Against Israeli Aircraft Approaching it from Neighbouring Countries
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Russian Weapons Secrets Offered for Free by Ukraine to Allies
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