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US Intelligence Agency Sets Up Korea Mission Center To Deal With Pyongyang's...

May 11, 2017 @ 01:50 PM

US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has set up a Korea Mission Centre in order to gain full resources, capabilities, and authorities to deal with missile threats posed by North Korea. The centre that focuses on nuclear missile threat posed by North Korea, will put together CIA analysts and officers side by side in one location to tackle the threat, various media reported Wednesday
India's Saras Transport Aircraft To Take First Flight In June

May 11, 2017 @ 12:21 PM

Indias modified and reengined version of 14-seater Saras aircraft, developed by National Aerospace Laboratory (NAL), is readying for its first flight in first week of June. Bengaluru-based NAL has handed over the aircraft to Indian Air Force's (IAF) Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) for test flights after having received push from the government under regional connectivity policy, Times of India reported
India Readies Policy To Select Private Firms For Defense Production Orders

May 11, 2017 @ 11:11 AM

Indias defence ministry has prepared its roadmap for the selection of private sector companies for military production orders, with a procedure spelt out in a new policy. The ministry will unveil the elaborate procedure in a new policy soon, the
China’s Ballistic Missiles Cannot Be Intercepted By US Thaad Defense System, Ex-US...

May 11, 2017 @ 10:46 AM

US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) like the one deployed in South Korea does not have the ability to intercept Chinese intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), a former US official said. "THAAD is a theater missile defense capability that does not have the capability of intercepting Chinese ICBMs," former Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Frank Rose, said at a Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) conference Wednesday
USAF Awards $48M Contract To BAE Systems To Operate 5 Phased Array...

May 11, 2017 @ 08:55 AM

BAE Systems has been awarded a $48 million contract by the US Air Force to operate Solid State Phased Array Radar Systems (SSPARS) at five major strategic radar stations. BAE Systems will manage, operate, maintain and logistically support five SSPARS sites: Beale Air Force Base, California; Cape Cod Air Force Station, Massachusetts; Clear Air Force Station, Alaska; Thule Air Base, Greenland; and Royal Air Force Fylingdales, United Kingdom
US Army Orders 20 Extended Range Gray Eagle Drones From General Atomics

May 11, 2017 @ 08:30 AM

The US Army has awarded General Atomics with a $222 million contract to manufacture 20 extended range MQ-1C Gray Eagle drones and associated satellite communications hardware and software. "General Atomics Aeronautical Systems was awarded a $221,577,527 modification to a prior contract for for hardware acquisition for the extended range Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft system," the US Department of Defense said in a press release Wednesday
AeroVironment Introduces Pocket Sized, HD Cam Surveillance Drones

May 10, 2017 @ 04:30 PM

Drone manufacturing firm AeroVironment has introduced a four-rotor surveillance drone that is small enough to be carried by soldiers, squads in their pouch. The relay of high-resolution images and able to record video both day and night is another aspect of this drone that can be launched from hand-palm and can be carried in pouch
Thailand Signs Deal With China For S26T Diesel Electric Submarine

May 10, 2017 @ 04:04 PM

Thailand Navy (RTN) has signed a USD390 million worth contract with China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) on Friday last week to procure a S26T diesel electric submarine. The contract, worth THB13
Harris Corp Wins $90M Tactical Radio Contracts from European Nation

May 10, 2017 @ 03:28 PM

Harris Corporation has received contracts valued at a total of $90 million from a European nation for tactical radios as part of the countrys communications readiness program. The contracts include the companys Falcon II AN/PRC-150C, which provides beyond line-of-sight communications and assured communications in a satellite-denied environment, and the Falcon III AN/PRC-152A that provides wideband voice and data capability for enhanced situational awareness
Arconic’s Niles Branch To Continue Supplying Titanium Parts For F-35s

May 10, 2017 @ 03:20 PM

The Niles branch of Arconic Titanium and Engineered Products has received a $1.1 billion contract for supplying titanium parts for Lockheed Martin's F-35 Lightning II fighter jets

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