German troops serving in Afghanistan will soon be equipped with a highly effective new form of protection against rocket, artillery, and mortar attacks. The German government has contracted with the Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall Group to supply the Bundeswehr with newly developed air defence systems worth around EUR 110
The Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic has signed an agreement for the acquisition of four C-295 military transport aircraft from Airbus Military. The agreement extends to logistical support
CSC announced that the U.S
BAE Systems will provide thermal weapon sights to the U.S
President Barack Obama today sent to Congress a proposed defense budget of $663.8 billion for fiscal 2010
BAE Systems has been awarded £574 million ($840 million) contract to supply the repair and maintenance work for RAF and Royal Navy Harriers. The contract covers repair, maintenance, spares provision, upgrade work and technical support, which will be undertaken at the Harrier fleet's main operating base at RAF Cottesmore in Rutland
Insitu has received a US$30 million contract from the Canadian government to provide small unmanned aerial vehicle (SUAV) services to support the Canadian Forces intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations in Afghanistan. The initial one-year contract includes two additional one-year options
Babcock International Group PLC (Babcock) confirms the award of the contract to produce around a further 200 Jackal type patrol vehicles. As reported at the time of the Pre-close Trading Statement on 31 March 2009, the contract is worth in the order of £55 million and provides a further underpin to the order book which is currently valued in excess of £5
BAE Systems received a contract modification from the U.S
Force Protection, Inc. has received a $158 million contract from the United States Marine Corps Systems Command to supply Force Protection Cougar Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles with the Oshkosh Corporation TAK-4 Independent Suspension Kits, announced Force Protection