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Mistral, Delayed Submarine Projects May Cause Euro 300 Million loss to DCNS

January 23, 2015 @ 11:14 AM

DCNS, the French ship and submarine builder may be heading for a loss during 2014, the fist time since 2003. Non delivery of the Mistral amphibious assault ship to Russia and delays in the Scorpene and Barracuda submarine projects to different customers has weighed down on the financials of the company, various French media outlets reported today
Northrop Grumman Gears Up For Sixth Gen Fighter

January 23, 2015 @ 11:04 AM

Northrop Grumman has dedicated a pair of teams to develop a "sixth-generation" fighter for both the US Navy and Air Force. Both the Air Force and Navy have begun preliminary planning for what is referred to as next-generation air dominance, or "sixth-generation" fighters, according to Defense News
USAF to Re-Evaluate Radar Contract Awarded to Raytheon

January 22, 2015 @ 03:22 PM

The US Air Force will reconsider a $71 million radar contract awarded to Raytheon, following protests by Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin. Various media outlets reported on Wednesday that the re-evaluation means either the program could be subject to a new tender, or the existing three original bids could be considered afresh
Indian Akash Missile To See Range Increase

January 22, 2015 @ 02:40 PM

The Indian Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has decided to increase the range of the Aakash Surface to air missile (SAM), one of its successful programs, and provide it with a ‘seeker in its warhead to achieve better targeting efficiency. Reliable sources in the DRDO are not willing to divulge too many details about these two important elements – the range and the seeker – just yet
Norwegian Armed Force To Continue IFS Applications Usage

January 22, 2015 @ 01:56 PM

IFS announced on Thursday that the Royal Norwegian Navy has decided to extend its use of IFS Applications by purchasing additional user licenses. The Norwegian Armed Forces uses IFS Applications for military logistics to manage mission-critical processes like configuration management, including document and spare parts management, maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), and supply chain
US May Help India Develop Launch System for Indigenous Aircraft Carrier

January 22, 2015 @ 01:42 PM

India and the US are likely to expedite discussion on joint production of electromagnetic system to smoothen takeoff and landing of fighter jets on board. India is keen to jointly develop Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) with the US for the aircraft carrier that is under production in Kochi, officials were quoted as saying by The Economic Times
Tackling Cyber Attacks To Be Discussed At World Economic Forum In Davos

January 22, 2015 @ 01:07 PM

Protection of critical infrastructure from cyber attacks has become an important priority for world leaders, says Eugene Kaspersky, chairman and CEO of Kaspersky Lab Thursday. He will be addressing the most pressing issues facing cyber-security and how to address them during a panel session at the World Economic Forum in Davos this week
Israel TV Shows Long Range Missile Developed by Iran

January 22, 2015 @ 12:34 PM

Iran has built a 27-meter-long missile, capable of delivering a warhead “far beyond Europe,” and placed it on a launch pad at a site close to Tehran. The missile could be used to launch spacecraft and carry warheads, an Israeli television report said Wednesday, Times Of Israel reported
Russia, China To Develop High Altitude Version Of Mi-26 Helicopter

January 22, 2015 @ 12:19 PM

Russia and China will be developing a high altitude version of M-26 helicopter with a take-off weight of 38 tons that can be used on plateaus under thermal climate conditions, Chinese PLA military online reported citing Russian news sources. The improved version will have a smaller capacity and take–off weight than those of the M-26 helicopters but will be equipped with M-26s D-136 engine which makes it superior in terms of thrust-weight ratio and mobility
GKN Aerospace To Showcase Fuel Systems Technology At Aero India 2015

January 22, 2015 @ 11:15 AM

GKN Aerospace will showcase its latest fuel systems and emergency flotation systems at Aero India 2015, held from 18-22 February 2015. GKN will display a flexible fuel cell for military rotorcraft alongside a scaled model of the B212 helicopter fitted with a GKN Aerospace emergency flotation system

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