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Berlin To Boost Aviation Cyber Safety To Avoid Possible Warplane Hijacks

July 14, 2017 @ 11:32 AM

German military's aviation safety chief has launched a new “aviation cyber expertise” against cyber threats, in the wake of a research that revealed the possibility of hackers taking possession of military airplanes with the help of equipment that costs about 5,000 euros ($5,700). The new "aviation cyber expertise" development would cover raising consciousness about cyber threats to technical research projects and equipping aircraft with protective systems, a defense ministry spokesman was quoted as saying by
UkrOboronProm Forms New Enterprise With US Based Delphi Corp

July 14, 2017 @ 10:16 AM

Ukraines state-run UkrOboronProm in collaboration with American company Delphi Corporation have founded a new enterprise ‘Electric Systems. With a 10 MEUR investment, the new enterprise is expected to create nearly 2 thousand new jobs and market wage rates, the company said in a press release Wednesday
MKU Supplies Indian Army With 7,500 Ballistic Helmets

July 14, 2017 @ 09:43 AM

Indian Army has received the first batch of 7,500 ballistic helmets to protect its infantry soldiers for the first time in 25 years. The first batch has arrived at the ordnance depots, whereas a second batch of 30,000 helmets is expected by 2017 end
Russian Mi-17sh-VN Helicopter Design Based On Combat Experience In Syria

July 14, 2017 @ 08:35 AM

Russian Helicopters will display the newly developed Mi-171Sh-VN advanced military transport helicopter at next week's MAKS-17 show. The Mi-171Sh-VN is the new version of the Mi-8/17 military transport helicopter; its main features being extensive armoring and weaponry
Australian Prison Security To Get Saab's Electronic Surveillance System

July 14, 2017 @ 08:24 AM

Saab has won two contracts to provide the electronic security system for what will be Australias largest correctional facility. Early works began earlier this month and construction will be completed over a three year period, subject to planning approval, the company announced Thursday
Philippines Grounds FA-50 Fighter Jets After ‘Friendly Fire’ Incident That Killed Two,...

July 14, 2017 @ 07:38 AM

The Philippines Armed Forces has temporarily suspended FA-50 fighter jets following a friendly fire incident that killed two and injured 11 in Marawi city. “The Armed Forces is suspending the use of that particular aircraft for any further airstrike until such time that the cause of the accident has been determined, or the failure of the equipment has been determined
France, Germany Plan Development of New European Fighter Jet

July 14, 2017 @ 06:05 AM

Frand and Germany plan to come up with a roadmap for joint development of a new European fighter jet and replacement of the existing fleet by mid-2018. "Today there are too many European standards and qualifications and sometimes there is competition among Europeans internationally," French President Emmanuel Macron was quoted as saying by Reuters during a news conference along with German Chancellor Angela Merkel Friday
Malaysia Suspends Fighter Aircraft Competition, Will Secure New Surveillance Planes By 2020

July 14, 2017 @ 05:33 AM

Malaysia has dropped plans to buy new multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) to replace its aging MiG-29 fighters and will look at upgrading its aerial surveillance capabilities to counter militancy threats. Malaysia has shelved those plans for now as it looks to boost aerial surveillance that will be critical in its fight against militancy; Reuters reported quoting defense ministry sources as saying Friday
US Approves 70 Additional Hellfire Missiles To Netherlands

July 14, 2017 @ 04:24 AM

The US State Department has approved $34 million sale of additional 70 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles to Netherlands. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on 11, July, 2017
US Approves $50M 120mm Tank Ammo To Australia

July 14, 2017 @ 04:05 AM

The US State Department has approved $50 milllion sale to Australia for 120mm tank ammunition and related support services. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on July 10, 2017

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