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Rafale marine aircrafts crashed into the Mediterranean Sea

September 25, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

On Thursday September 24, 2009, at about 18:00, two Rafale fighters from the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle crashed into the Mediterranean Sea about thirty miles east of Perpignan, while they were returning to the carrier at the end of their mission. One pilot was rescued by helicopter and evacuated aboard the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle
Astrium to launch first military communications satellites for German Bundeswehr

September 24, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

Astrium will deliver into orbit the first of two military communications satellites for the German Bundeswehr. The first satellite has been shipped to the European Space Centre in Kourou, French Guiana and is expected to be launched by an Ariane 5 launcher at the end of September
USAF loses Predator UAVs in Iraq, Afghanistan

September 17, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

Since Sept. 5, the US Air Force has announced three Predator unmanned aircraft crashes, in Afghanistan, Iraq and New Mexico
BAE Systems, RIA tie up for composite armor production

September 11, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

Making it stronger, lighter and better has always been the clear mission behind the development of composite armor protection. What hasn’t been as clear-cut is where to find a reliable supply of leading edge composite armor
Vectronix wins major contracts in the UK for FIST

September 10, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

DSEi, London- Vectronix AG has been awarded two major contracts by the Thales FIST Prime Contract Management Office to supply its new multi-function target acquisition unit, MOSKITO, and the Rapid Acquisition Aiming Module (RAAM) to the UK Ministry of Defence under the FIST programme (Future Integrated Soldier Technology – a dismounted soldier system). Under these agreements, Vectronix will supply a total of around 2700 MOSKITO and 2300 RAAM systems to the UK MoD, along with a comprehensive support package
UK MoD has awarded $248 million contract to Thales for new targeting...

September 9, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

Troops deployed to Afghanistan will have their eye on the enemy thanks to a suite of new equipment that will increase their ability to detect and target their foes, the Minister for Defence Equipment and Support announced today. The new Surveillance and Target Acquisition (STA) package, part of the Future Integrated Soldier Technology (FIST) programme, has been ordered from Thales UK under a £150 million($248 million) contract
Eurocopter signs contract with Thai Police for 3 Dauphin helicopters

September 8, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

Eurocopter, the world’s leading helicopter manufacturer is pleased to announce the contract signature of 3 EC155 Dauphin helicopters with the Royal Thai Police (RTP) at Asian Aerospace in Hong Kong. These 3 new medium weight twin-engine helicopters will be delivered in 2011 and will be dedicated to VVIP missions
UK MoD placed $74.5 million contract for new aircraft carriers

September 7, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

The MoD today announced that sub-contracts worth over £52M ($74.5 million) for a wide range of equipment for the two Queen Elizabeth Class Future Aircraft Carriers have been placed, helping to secure jobs and sustain work for industry across the UK
India appoints Dr V K Saraswat as new DRDO Head

September 3, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

Eminent missile scientist Dr. VK Saraswat has been named the new head of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
Brazilian Senate approves $8.7 billion loan for nuclear-powered submarine and transport helicpters

September 3, 2009 @ 12:00 AM

The Senate in plenary session yesterday (Wednesday) approved, in a symbolic vote, two draft resolutions that authorize the Union of Brazil to obtain foreign loans amounting to 6.088 billion euros (BRL 17

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