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New Russian Drone Tech Can See Through Camouflage

October 1, 2015 @ 10:59 AM

Russia is creating a new payload module for its drones to help effectiveness of aerial surveillance and monitoring. “The technology we created can process hyperspectral data streams, leading to the creation of an “all-seeing eye” that allows our drones to look beyond the usual boundaries of the human eyes electromagnetic spectrum,” said Sergey Skokov, Deputy CEO of United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation (UIMC)
Raytheon Bags $1 Billion Cyber Security Contract From US Homeland Security

September 29, 2015 @ 04:11 PM

Raytheon has won a $1 billion contract from the US department of Homeland Security to Provide Mission Critical Cybersecurity Solutions. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has selected Raytheon to be the prime contractor and systems integrator for the agency's Network Security Deployment (NSD) Division
France Wants Rafale Fighter Price For India Same As That Of Egypt,...

September 27, 2015 @ 01:19 PM

Negotiations between India and France on the purchase of 36 Dassault Rafale aircraft could drag on till this year end due to differences over price among other issues. France wants the Rafale fighters for India to be priced at the same level as what has been contracted with Egypt and Qatar, French media reported earlier this week
DARPA Demos Parasailing ISR Payload For Ships

September 25, 2015 @ 03:32 PM

An intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) payload suspended 500 ft-1500 ft from a parasail behind a ship has been demonstrated by the US Defence Advanced Projects Agency (DARPA). The low-cost, fully automated parafoil systems prototype is designed to extend maritime vessels long-distance communications and improve their domain awareness
Turkey Spends $205 million On Armored Water Cannons

September 25, 2015 @ 06:57 AM

The Turkish Finance Ministry has spent 10 times than previous year on buying armored water cannons, armored carriers and helicopters for the police due to escalating violence in the nation. “The ministry spent an upward of 628 million liras (US $205 million) this year while it spent 60 million liras (US $19
Venezuela May Order 12 Russian Sukhoi Su-30 Jets

September 21, 2015 @ 12:48 PM

Venezuela plans to order 12 new Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets to bolster its air force, President Nicolas Maduro said Sunday. "I will talk to [Russian] President Vladimir Putin to deliver at least 12 new [Sukhoi] Su [fighter jets] to Venezuela and replace the one lost [on Friday]," Maduro said as quoted by the Noticias24 news website
Airbus Develops Counter-Drone System To Detect Intrusions

September 18, 2015 @ 06:09 AM

Airbus has developed a Counter-UAV System to detect illicit intrusions over critical areas at long ranges and offers electronic countermeasures minimizing the risk of collateral damage. “All over the world, incidents with universally available small drones have revealed a security gap with regards to critical installations such as military barracks, airports or nuclear plants,” Thomas Müller, head of the electronics business line at Airbus Defense and Space said in a statement Thursday
BAE Systems Displays Armored Vehicle 360 Degree Viewing System at DSEI

September 17, 2015 @ 10:42 AM

BAE Systems will display a 360 degree viewing system for armored vehicles, BattleView 360, at the DSEI exhibition in London this week. The company announced today that it has used fighter jet technology to create a situational awareness system that allows armored vehicle crews to ‘see through their vehicles in real time
Russian Helicopters Proposes Major Upgrade of Chinese Military Choppers

September 16, 2015 @ 09:34 AM

Russian Helicopters has proposed a service and upgrade option for Mi-17, Mi-171, Ka-27, Ka-28, and Ka-31 helicopters currently in used by Chinas military. The option includes upgrades to engines and avionics, installation of the latest navigation system, and the establishment of infrastructure for equipment repair and maintenance contracts for Russian-made components
Blue Bear Systems To Showcase ‘Throw And Go’ Man-Portable UAV At DSEi

September 14, 2015 @ 11:42 AM

Blue Bear Systems Research will showcase its 'throw and go' man-portable UAV ISTART at the DSEi 2015. ISTART supports a range of sensors, including optical and infrared cameras, while payload installation is a rapid, tool-less operation

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