The upgraded Super Panther helicopter of the Brazilian Army has reached an important milestone in August following the successful completion of the first technical-operational evaluation. Helibras contract to upgrade 34 AS365 K Panther helicopters to K2 version is expected to be completed by 2021, with two helicopters being delivered this year, four helicopters in 2015, and then six per year
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The UK defence establishment could be significantly impacted if Scottish voters vote “yes” on the Sept. 18 referendum over independence from the UK
Australian MoD has signed an $800 million contract with Lockheed Martin for the provision of centralized processing services. Australian Defense Chief Information Officer, Peter Lawrence, said the project would consolidate infrastructure and applications, improving the overall effectiveness and efficiency of data centre delivery in Defense
Angola will acquire seven patrol vessels to be produced by the Brazilian Navys Empresa Gerencial de Projetos Navais (Emgepron), according to the Brazilian Ministry of Defense. Brazil and Angolas defense ministers, Celso Amorim and Joao Manuel Lourenco signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will enable Brazils Navy to assist Angola to implement its Maritime Power Development Program (Pronaval) on September 5
The US Navy accepted delivery of the first MK VI patrol boat, Aug. 27, according to an official statement
Aviation Equipment showcased SHAP-R respirator for military divers that can be used at depths up to 60 m and in extreme conditions during Hydroviasalon-2014 held at Beriev Aircraft Company and Gelendzhik Airport of Krasnodar Krai, Russia, Rostec reported. The respirator includes a reducer with a dry seepage box, which allows the device to operate in sub-zero temperatures and contaminated water
Iran is developing three domestically-designed helicopters including a radar-evading chopper, according to Iran Press TV. The helicopters are being made by Iran Helicopters Logistics and Renovation Organization (IHLRO), affiliated with Iran's Civil Aviation Organization (CAO)
Romania and Airbus have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve production capabilities for the Super Puma MK1 helicopter Wednesday, Airbus said in a statement. “The trust placed by Romania in Airbus Helicopters is more than reciprocated, and I hope that the investments we have made, and will continue to make, in Romania do demonstrate this to you today”, said Airbus Helicopters President, Guillaume Faury
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is asking the space community to submit ideas to enable a flight demonstration in the next five years and an innovative public-private partnership to jumpstart a new industry. An increasing number of expensive, mission-critical satellites are launched every year into geostationary Earth orbit (GEO), approximately 22,000 miles (36,000 kilometers) above the Earth