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Raytheon To Equip S. Korea F-16 Fleet With AESA radar

January 25, 2014 @ 07:45 AM

Raytheon Company has signed a contract with BAE Systems in support of upgrading the Republic of Korea's fleet of more than 130 KF-16C/D Block 52 aircraft. As a key subcontractor to BAE Systems, the company will provide an integrated solution that includes the Raytheon Advanced Combat Radar (RACR), ALR-69A all-digital radar warning receiver, advanced mission computing technology and weapon systems integration
New Rheinmetall International Engineering GmbH Launched

January 23, 2014 @ 11:56 AM

The joint venture of Rheinmetall AG of Düsseldorf and Ferrostaal GmbH of Essen, Rheinmetall International Engineering GmbH, is now ready to take-off. Rheinmetall and Ferrostaal had announced the creation of the joint venture in September 2013, with each holding a 50% stake
Singapore To Focus On Cyber Security, Missile Procurement; Defense Market To Expand...

January 23, 2014 @ 10:20 AM

Considered to be the most advanced military force in Southeast Asia, Singapores defense market is set to be worth $13.4 Billion by 2018
CAE Record 43 Full-Flight Simulators Sale Last Year

January 22, 2014 @ 01:31 PM

CAE today announced that it has recorded the sale of full-flight simulators (FFS) with 43 FFS already sold year to date in fiscal 2014. The latest contracts include the sale of five full-flight simulators -- one B787 simulator to Air Canada, one B737NG simulator to an undisclosed customer in North America as well as two A320 simulators and one B737NG simulator to an undisclosed customer in Asia
Algerian Navy Launch Future Flagship

January 21, 2014 @ 04:22 PM

Fincantieri last week launched the future flagship of the Algerian Navy, the Kalaat Beni Abbes, a vessels designated as a landing and logistic support ship. This is a project that has seen the light as part of a broad and innovative Italian-Algerian cooperation program that gives the Italian Navy full and direct involvement in the training of the ships first crew
UK To Procure New Laser Light Module Mk3 Equipment Worth £53 Million

January 20, 2014 @ 01:40 PM

The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) is procuring new laser light module Mk3 equipment under a £53 million contract to provide Royal Marines Commandos with better enemy illumination - up to 800m during day and night operations. Weighing 244g, the new laser light can be equipped onto the SA80 rifle to provide more accurate firing in low-light conditions
China Building Second Aircraft Carrier: Unconfirmed Reports

January 20, 2014 @ 01:31 PM

China has commenced its second aircraft carrier in the ship-building port of Dalian. The carrier will be the second of four aircraft carriers planned by the Chinese navy, unconfirmed media reports say
Selex ES Unveil New KRONOS Radar Versions At Bahrain Airshow

January 20, 2014 @ 11:49 AM

Selex ES has unveiled the latest versions of its KRONOS multi-function radar at Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2014, following successful completion of their operational trials. The KRONOS radar uses the company's advanced active electronic scanning array (AESA) technology to simultaneously and automatically perform surveillance, tracking, threat evaluation and fire control against multiple threats, at all altitudes
French Navy To Buy More Sperwer Tactical Drones

January 16, 2014 @ 01:42 PM

Sagem has won a contract for five additional Sperwer tactical drones (including two on option), to be deployed by the French army, and to be delivered in 2015. In the French army, the Sperwer tactical drones system is operated by the 61st Artillery Regiment, which successfully deployed it in this theater from November 2008 to June 2012 for protection, intelligence and ground support missions
Selex ES Promote Kronos Multipurpose AESA Radars At Bahrain Airshow

January 16, 2014 @ 11:18 AM

Selex ES is showcasing a range of ISTAR, air defence, naval and homeland security systems, with a particular focus on its complete family of Kronos multipurpose AESA radars at Bahrain International Air Show 2014. “The whole Gulf region is strategic for Selex ES and Bahrain in particular has a number of requirements for sophisticated defence-electronic equipment that we are perfectly positioned to meet” said Selex ESs regional marketing manager for Bahrain, Luca Gennaretti

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