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Sikorsky Wins $110 Million US Navy Pilot Training Support Contract
February 21, 2014 @ 07:47 AMSikorsky Aircraft has won a $110 million maintenance and support services contract for more than 360 aircraft operated by the Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA). "We are very proud to manage this contract again and support CNATRA and the Naval Air Training Command
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BAE Systems’ HAMMER Precision Targeting System Achieve Critical Design Review
February 20, 2014 @ 03:57 PMBAE Systems HAMMER precision targeting system successfully completed the US Armys Critical Design Review for its Joint Effects Targeting System (JETS) Target Location Designation System (TLDS) program. This review of the systems design and capability is a key milestone as the company works toward providing dismounted soldiers and operators with a lightweight and cost-effective solution
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US Army Awards $92 Million Apache Targeting and Pilotage System Sustainment Contract
February 20, 2014 @ 12:18 PMLockheed Martin has won a $92 million contract in December 2013 from the US Army for sustainment of the AH-64 Apache helicopter Modernized Target Acquisition Designation Sight/Pilot Night Vision Sensor (M-TADS/PNVS) system. The firm, fixed-price contract is the foundation for a comprehensive sustainment solution that enables M-TADS/PNVS mission readiness, reduces operation and support costs, and drives reliability and maintainability improvements
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Nexter, DCI Sign MoU For Training French Forces
February 18, 2014 @ 04:46 PMNexter Systems and Défense Conseil International (DCI) have signed a memorandum of understanding on the joint promotion of capability offers for the benefit of Forces in France and abroad. This move encourages joint projects built around Nexter systems combined with the provision of training, consultancy and operational assistance services that DCI can provide
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Malaysian Defense Procurement To Hit A Lull This Year
February 17, 2014 @ 01:25 PMUnlike other Asian countries such as Singapore, India and Indonesia, Malaysia is moving slow on defense procurement if the countrys military leadership is to be believed. Malaysias navy chief Admiral Aziz Jaafar, in January, said that his country will not undertake any significant procurement programs in 2014
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Netherlands Awards Thales’ First Contract For Newly Introduced SCOUT Mk3 Radar System
February 14, 2014 @ 01:10 PMThales and Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding have signed a contract for the delivery and installation of a SCOUT Mk3 naval surveillance radar, according to an official statement. The radar system is to be installed on the Joint Support Ship commissioned by the Netherlands Defence Materiel Organisation that is currently under construction by Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding
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GD To Co-Produce Digital Display Systems With Local Avionics Firm For Indian...
February 12, 2014 @ 11:15 AMGeneral Dynamics and India-based Samtel Avionics will co-produce digital display systems for the Indian Army and GD. The partnership will produce multi-function displays (MFDs) for armoured and reconnaissance vehicles, and for civilian use in utility vehicles like those used for garbage collection
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Iran Successfully Tests Two Missiles
February 11, 2014 @ 09:41 AMIran is reported to have successfully tested two ballistic missiles yesterday, which has long been a source of concern for Western nations, according to IRNA news agency. "The new generation of ballistic missile with a fragmentation warhead, and a Bina laser-guided surface-to-surface and air-to-surface missile, have been successfully tested," Defence Minister Hossein Dehgan said
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S. Korea Orders Maverick Missiles Worth $31 Million
February 11, 2014 @ 08:58 AMRaytheon Company has won a $31 million contract from the Republic of Korea Air Force for additional AGM-65G-2 Maverick missiles. "These new Mavericks will provide the Republic of Korea Air Force with additional firepower and will add to South Korea'sexisting inventory," said Jack Roosa, Raytheon Missile Systems Maverick program director
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Saab, Kalyani Group Team Up For Indian Army Air Defence Projects
February 10, 2014 @ 04:22 PMSaab and Kalyani Group are teaming up for Indian Army air defence projects, including the VSHORAD and SRSAM requirements. The teaming combines Saabs many decades as a leading developer and supplier of proven high-technology radar and missile systems, with the rich engineering and manufacturing capabilities of Kalyani
American MAAWLR Air Defense System Seen in Ukraine
Russian MS-21-300 Airliner Demonstrates 3800 km Range, Single Engine Take-off
KNDS Announces Initial Pubic Offering to Sell 20% of Existing Share Capital
Ukrainian UAVs Attacked Over 800,000 Russian Targets Since January 2026
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