Several national media outlets have reported that fewer than one in three Apache attack helicopters are 'fit for purpose'. The Apache helicopter is exceedingly fit for purpose in theatre and is fully delivering the required capability
VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --- Secretary of the Air Force Michael B
MCLEAN, Va. --- Alion Science and Technology, an employee-owned technology solutions company, today announced it has been awarded a contract worth up to $77 million to develop just-in-time solutions for military vehicle, aircraft and equipment parts and systems
Minister for Defence, The Hon Joel Fitzgibbon, will visit Spain from 23 to 25 November and meet with the Spanish Defence Minister, Ms Carme Chacon, and Foreign Minister, Mr Miguel Angel Moratinos.>> I am pleased to have the opportunity to discuss Defence and security issues with Ms Chacon, and to advance Spains and Australias very productive defence relationship, which is underpinned by cooperation on several major Defence acquisition projects, Mr Fitzgibbon said
SEALY, Texas --- Conventional military wisdom holds that enemies have a vote in combat. But manufacturers of the mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle have worked to disenfranchise them
QinetiQ North Americas Technology Solutions Group has announced a $9.95 million order from the US Army's Rapid Equipping Force (REF) for SWATS Soldier-Wearable Acoustic Targeting Systems
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CORNWALLIS, Canada --- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates wrapped up his first session today with President-elect Barack Obamas transition team leaders, sharing insights about the initial challenges the new defense team will likely face, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said
WASHINGTON --- Americans need to have a serious debate about what it takes to defend the United States, said Navy Adm. Mike Mullen during a Pentagon news conference today
The Government wants to strengthen Swedish military presence through transport aircraft, ambulance helicopters and more training and coordination groups known as OMLT teams. The Swedish armed force in ISAF is expected to number about 500 people in 2009, compared with the current maximum of 390