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Indian MoD Sets-up Committee to Expedite Defence Procurement

February 8, 2018 @ 06:27 AM

Indian defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman has constituted a 13 member Advisory Committee on Ministry of Defence (MoD) Capital Projects (RMCOMP) to expedite capital acquisitions to bolster armed forces preparedness. The Committee will consist of the following members: Vinay Sheel Oberoi, Former Secretary, Government of India – Chairman
Lockheed Martin JASSM-ER Missile Achieves Full Operational Capability on F-15E Fighter Jet...

February 7, 2018 @ 10:11 AM

Lockheed Martin's Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) – Extended Range (ER) has achieved full operational capability on the F-15E Strike Eagle. F-15E Strike Eagle is the first Universal Armament Interface (UAI)-compliant platform to field JASSM-ER
HAL Flies Hawk-i Trainer Jet with Locally-made Real Time Operating System

February 7, 2018 @ 07:13 AM

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has marked the first flight of the locally-assembled Hawk-i trainer jet with an indigenous Real Time Operating System (RTOS) developed by it. It is the first RTOS that has been developed in the country and certified by CEMILAC, the Indian military aviation certification agency, says Mr
Rheinmetall and Sikorsky Team-up to Offer CH-53K for Germany's New Heavy Lift...

February 6, 2018 @ 12:44 PM

Rheinmetall and Sikorsky signed a strategic teaming agreement for competing in the German Air Force "Schwerer Transporthubschrauber" (STH) Program. "With Rheinmetall as the strategic partner for Sikorsky, we are convinced that together we provide the best possible state-of-the-art aircraft for the German Air Force as successor for the legacy CH-53G fleet," said Armin Papperger Rheinmetall CEO
BAE Systems Wins $149M in Support of M109A7 Howitzers, M992A3 Vehicles...

February 2, 2018 @ 11:08 AM

BAE Systems has won a $148.8 million contract in support of the latest Self-Propelled Howitzer and the latest version of the Field Artillery Ammunition Supply Vehicle for the US Army
US Military Contractors To Increase Investment in Manufacturing Facilities

February 1, 2018 @ 11:45 AM

The largest military contractors of United States are planning to invest more in shipbuilding facilities and infrastructures in the next few years, despite Pentagon seeking limited defense spending plan for the Fiscal year 2019. According to
Lockheed Martin Tests Miniature Hit-to-Kill Missile

January 31, 2018 @ 12:39 PM

Lockheed Martin's Miniature Hit-to-Kill (MHTK) missile successfully conducted a controlled flight test to demonstrate the interceptor's increased agility, and to validate the performance of its airframe and electronics -- now common between MHTK's two configurations to drive affordability. The firm conducted the first ever tests for MHTK's updated electronics, and the second for the interceptor's next-generation airframe, at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, last Friday
Indian Army To Get Assault Rifles, Carbines Worth $555 Million

January 17, 2018 @ 04:28 PM

Indias Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) cleared procurement of 72,400 assault rifles and 93,895 carbines on fast track basis for US$ 555 million (INR 3,547 crore) on Tuesday, to enable the Defence Forces to meet their immediate requirement for the troops deployed on the borders. Both the deals had been repeatedly cancelled in the past
Airbus Ordered To Pay EURO 140M To Settle Taiwanese Missile Dispute

January 15, 2018 @ 03:07 PM

European aerospace giant Airbus issued a statement on January 13 that it has been ordered to pay a fine of €104 million regarding missiles sale to Taiwan in 1992. The company said that it acknowledges notification of an arbitral award on 12 January 2018 concerning a breach of contract claim related to a purchase agreement signed in 1992 for the supply of missiles for which the products were delivered in the years shortly thereafter
Lockheed Martin Demos Next Generation Aegis Ashore Solution

January 11, 2018 @ 04:13 PM

Lockheed Martin demonstrated the ability to greatly increase operational performance, efficiency and reliability of Aegis Ashore, by connecting key components of its Aegis Ashore and Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) technologies. "Connecting these systems is more than a technological advantage - it's a way to provide the warfighter with earlier intelligence and expanded situational awareness," said Dr

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