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BAE Systems wins $126 million contract from Norway for Sting Ray Mod
February 24, 2009 @ 12:00 AMWATERLOOVILLE: The Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation has selected BAE Systems Sting Ray Mod 1 lightweight torpedo to meet the requirements of its Norwegian Antisubmarine Torpedo (NAT) programme. Sting Ray Mod 1 will arm the new Fridtjof Nansen class frigates and will be integrated with the new NH90 Anti Submarine Warfare helicopter and the Orion P3-C Maritime Patrol Aircraft
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Singapore received its first Gulfstream 550 AEW
February 24, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) sensor capabilities received a boost with the arrival of its first Gulfstream 550 Airborne Early Warning (G550-AEW) aircraft at Tengah Air Base. Explaining that the G550-AEW jets were acquired to replace the ageing E-2C Hawkeye as part of the RSAF's ongoing transformation into the 3rd Generation Air Force, Lieutenant-Colonel (LTC) Joachim Lee, Commander Transport Group, Air Combat Command, said: "The E-2C has served us well for more than 20 years, but an improved platform is required to meet the demands placed on the RSAF for the conduct of air defence operations going...
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Network Centric Warfare (NCW) Europe 2009: Germany
February 23, 2009 @ 12:00 AMDefence IQ's NCW Europe conference series is now in it's 7th year, and has developed into the continent's leading unclassified NEC forum, bringing together a unique mix of senior military decision-makers, operators and defence industry from the C4ISR community. NCW Europe 2009 Highlights
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Russian demanded additional $700 million for Gorshkov, according to Forecast International
February 23, 2009 @ 12:00 AMNEW DELHI --- The Indian Navy has been stunned by a Russian demand for an additional $700 million payment for the completion of the reconstruction of the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov. This brings the total demanded by the Russians to $2
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U.S. Army and Air Force to improve Joint ISR Training
February 18, 2009 @ 12:00 AMLANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. --- A key group of Army and Air Force intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance professionals met at McChord Air Force Base, Wash
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CAE awarded C$ 329.5 million contract by government of Canada for C-130J...
February 16, 2009 @ 12:00 AMMONTREAL, QUEBEC --CAE today announced that the Government of Canada has awarded CAE a contract valued at approximately C$ 329.5 million for a comprehensive C-130J aircrew training equipment and services solution
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Saab submits bid for 36 Gripen fighters to Brazil
February 16, 2009 @ 12:00 AMSTOCKHOLM—Saab AB presented a formal bid to supply 36 Gripen fighter planes to the Brazilian Air Force. Bengt Janer, Gripen campaign director said “The Gripen NG offer is fully compliant and will be a complete solution for Brazil"
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U.S. Navy awarded $95 million contract to General Dynamics for Information Fusion...
February 16, 2009 @ 12:00 AMFAIRFAX --- The U.S
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ELTA Systems to display CAEWS at Aero India 2009
February 12, 2009 @ 12:00 AMIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) is all set to display its Gulfstream G-550-based conformal airborne early warning and control (CAEW) system to the Aero India 2009 starting from 11 february 2009 in Bangalore. The CAEWS, developed by IAI's ELTA Systems subsidiary has to date been ordered by Israel and Singapore, with the first Israeli platform being delivered in February 2008 and the second following in May 2008
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France offers key SAM technology to India
February 12, 2009 @ 12:00 AMBangalore -- France is discussing with Indian authorities to transfer its surface-to-air missile technology to Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India, said Jean-Marie Bockel, Minister of State for Defence, France, at Aero India 2009 show. Bockel said the short range surface-to-air missile would be a fine example of cooperation, technology transfer and capability for India to develop the missile
Back to War? U.S. Strikes Iranian Missile Positions After Tehran Attacks Cargo...
Iran Warns Against Israeli Aircraft Approaching it from Neighbouring Countries
Russia Attacks Ukrainian Gas Facilities in Response to Drone Attacks on its...
Russian Weapons Secrets Offered for Free by Ukraine to Allies
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