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MBDA, Lockheed Martin JV to Pursue Germany’s Next-gen Air and Missile Defense...
March 8, 2018 @ 11:15 AMMBDA and Lockheed Martin announced a new joint venture to pursue the next generation Integrated Air and Missile Defence System, “TLVS,” for the German Bundeswehr. Registered as TLVS GmbH, the joint venture is expected to become the prime contractor for the new system, which is currently being negotiated with Germanys procurement office for the Bundeswehr, BAAINBw, MBDA said in a statement Thursday
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Airbus A400M Military Airlifter To Be Showcased At Singapore Airshow
January 29, 2018 @ 11:57 AMEuropean aircraft manufacturer Airbus will showcase A400M, the new-generation military airlifter, at the upcoming Singapore Airshow to take place at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore, 6-11 February. The A400M Atlas was designed specifically to meet the needs of European NATO nations, as well as the requirements of international air forces
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Spain Takes Delivery of Second Airbus A400M Military Transport Aircraft
December 29, 2017 @ 01:32 PMThe Spanish Air Force has taken the delivery of second of 27 A400Ms turboprop military transport aircraft from Airbus. The Directorate General of armaments and Material (DGAM) delivered the aircraft to the Spanish Air Force at the Airbus factory in Seville, the defense ministry reported Friday
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UK MOD Orders Threat Simulation Equipment For A400M Transport Plane
November 13, 2017 @ 07:39 AMLeonardo has announced a contract on Sunday, signed with the UK Ministry of Defence, to provide equipment that will simulate radar threats to the RAFs new A400M transport aircraft prior to take-off. By simulating threat radars while the aircraft is still on the ground, commanders will be able to ensure that the complex defensive aids suite fitted to the A400M will function correctly during flight and can, therefore, make an evidence-based decision on whether or not to commit to a mission in hostile territory
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Thales Wins Airbus A400M Military Training Simulators Contract
October 3, 2017 @ 01:29 PMAirbus has awarded Thales a contract for two new A400M military training simulators for French and German air forces. The delivery of simulators will be in 2019 for French air force and 2020 for German air force
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Ukraine's Antonov Plans to Take On Russia In Military Transport Aircraft Market
August 14, 2017 @ 01:00 PMUkraine's Antonov plans to compete aggressively against Russia in the market for affordable military transportation aircraft with its AN-78 and AN-132D planes which are in an advanced stage of development and testing. The Ukraines firm which is now incorporated into the state concern Ukroboronprom, intends to manufacture at least 70 planes within the next five years
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Falling Orders Forcing Airbus To Reduce A400M Aircraft Production Rate
July 31, 2017 @ 06:33 PMAirbus is considering slowing down the production rate of the A400M military transport aircraft to lengthen activity at the final assembly line in Seville and gain time to get new customers. The company has a backlog of 174 aircraft and has delivered 46 units, ABC De Sevilla reported Saturday
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Indonesia To Target Airbus, Thales If EU Cuts Palm Oil Imports
May 20, 2017 @ 10:41 AMIndonesia could target Airbus and Thales if the European Parliament acts on a resolution to reduce the use of palm oil of which the South East Asian nation is the world's largest producer. A recent European Parliament resolution seeks to reduce the use of palm oil for environmental reasons following a string of campaigns conducted by European NGOs which suggest that palm oil substances are detrimental to human health
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Airbus Signs LOI With Indonesia's Pelita Air Services On A400M Transport Aircraft...
March 30, 2017 @ 02:50 PMAirbus Defence & Space has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with an Indonesian Pelita Air Services for Jakartas possible acquisition of the A400M transport aircraft. The LOI was signed with Pelita Air Services, which represents a consortium of companies involved in aerospace, Airbus said in an email to
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Malaysian Fourth A400 Handed Over At LIMA 2017
March 22, 2017 @ 04:31 AMMalaysian Minister of Defence took the official delivery of Royal Malaysian Air Forces fourth Airbus A400M on the second day of Langkawi International Maritime & Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition 2017. Hishammuddin Onn, Minister of Defence of Malaysia, took delivery of the fourth Airbus A400M military transport aircraft today on behalf of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), Airbus said in a statement Wednesday
South Korea Bolsters Space Surveillance with Fourth Military Satellite Launch
U.A.E.'s Caracal Set Up Small Arms Factory in Hyderabad With India’s ICOMM...
AV Secures $46.6M Contract with Italian MoD for JUMP 20 VTOL Drones
China, Indonesia Hold First Meeting of Foreign and Defense Ministers
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
