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India's leading Homeland Security Exhibition opens in three weeks time
August 13, 2010 @ 12:00 AMInforma Exhibitions India, in association with ASSOCHAM, will be hosting INDESEC Expo 2010, India's only major exhibition and conference dedicated to Homeland Security, at PragatiMaidan, New Delhi from 6th - 8th September 2010. Officially supported by the Ministry of Home Affairs, this event will consist of a 3-day exhibition, a 2-day high level conference and VIP cocktail reception
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British Army uses UAV for Counter-IED operations in Afghanistan
August 12, 2010 @ 12:00 AMThe Micro Air Vehicle, equipped with two cameras, is used to range ahead of the Talisman vehicles and detect the presence of IEDs. (UK MoD photo) Lance Corporal Rob McInerney is currently working at the forefront of counter-IED operations in Afghanistan piloting the 'Flying Robot', which is part of the Talisman counter-IED system
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Harris receives $55 million contract for avionics systems from Northrop Grumman
August 6, 2010 @ 12:00 AMHarris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a three-year, $55 million follow-on production contract from Northrop Grumman to supply avionics systems for the U.S
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Astrium wins $72 million contract for satellite system from VAST
August 4, 2010 @ 12:00 AMAstrium has signed a contract worth EUR 55.2 million with the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology (VAST) for the development, manufacture and launch of an Earth observation optical satellite system
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DSCA awarded $150 million contract for Torpedo upgrade kits by Dutch
July 30, 2010 @ 12:00 AMThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to The Netherlands of 40 MK- 48 Mod 7 Advanced Technology (AT) Torpedo Conversion Kits and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $150 million. The Government of The Netherlands has requested a possible sale of 40 MK- 48 Mod 7 Advanced Technology (AT) Torpedo Conversion Kits, 40 containers, support and test equipment, spare and repair parts, weapon system support and integration, publications and technical documentation, personnel training and training equipment, U
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Israel signs contract with U.S to develop arrow 3 Anti-Missile Defense System
July 27, 2010 @ 12:00 AMIsrael's Ministry of Defense and the United States Department of Defense signed a deal on Sunday evening (July 25) to develop the Arrow 3 anti-missile system, integrating Israel's anti-missile systems. The Arrow 3 will make it possible for Israel to intercept long-range ballistic missiles and weapons of mass destruction from outside the atmosphere
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India test fires interceptor missile
July 26, 2010 @ 12:00 AMDefence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has flight tested fourth consecutive successful Interceptor Missile test against Incoming Ballistic Missile in Endo atmospheric regime at 15 Km altitude on 26 Jul 2010 at 1005 hrs and achieved direct Hit. The single stage Interceptor Missile fitted with Directional Warhead and other advanced systems has neutralized the target which was mimicking incoming enemy Ballistic Missile
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Bell Helicopter Introduces Low-Cost Ground Velocity Sensor for Hover-Hold and SAR Missions
July 23, 2010 @ 12:00 AMBell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, working in cooperation with Esterline CMC Electronics, has developed and flight tested a new generation global positioning system (GPS) sensor to replace existing high-cost Doppler or inertial velocity sensors used in automated approach-to-hover and hover-hold systems
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General Atomics display Griffin Eye Manned ISR system at Farnborough Airshow 2010
July 22, 2010 @ 12:00 AMGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), tactical reconnaissance radars, and surveillance systems, today introduced Griffin EyeTM, a new manned Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) system designed to increase airborne ISR collection capabilities significantly
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AgustaWestland unveils the AW169 helicopter at Farnborough Airshow 2010
July 20, 2010 @ 12:00 AMAgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is proud to unveil the AW169, a new generation multi-purpose twin engine light transport utility helicopter designed in response to the growing market demand for higher mission flexibility and multi-role capability in the 4.5 ton class
Russia’s Kalashnikov Signs Contract to Supply 'Karakut' Reconnaissanc Drones to Indian Firm...
European Commission Disburses €3.9 Billion Loan to Ukraine for Drone Procurement
Russian Hackers Stealing Backup Data from Ukrainian Signal Accounts
Iran Wants to Solely Guide Ships Around Minefields in Strait of Hormuz
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