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Thales Wins £100 Million Air Defense Systems Contract

January 15, 2014 @ 11:39 AM

Thales has won a 100 million euros contract to supply Forceshield integrated air defense system and STARSTREAK missiles to the Indonesian Ministry of Defense. In addition to the supply of STARStreak short-range air defence missiles, the system comprises CONTROLMaster200 radar and weapon coordination systems, RAPIDRanger mobile weapon systems and Lightweight Multiple Launchers (LML), as well as associated communications, training and support equipment
Northrop Grumman Appoints New Director To Lead Business Development In UAE

January 15, 2014 @ 08:02 AM

Northrop Grumman has announced the appointment of Paul Casey as director International Business Development for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) effective Jan. 20, 2014
DCNS, Piriou Team Up For French Ocean-Going Vessels Contract

January 13, 2014 @ 01:29 PM

Piriou and DCNS has won a contract from the Direction Générale de l'Armement's (DGA) to develop and deliver three multi-mission ocean-going vessels for the French Navy. The three ships development contract, which has an option for a fourth and the associated maintenance service, is a part of the French Navy's B2M multi-mission ship programme, for which Piriou serves as the lead contractor
Dassault Wins 1 Billion Euros Rafale F3 R Contract

January 10, 2014 @ 04:16 PM

Dassault Aviation has won the “F3 R” standard development contract for the RAFALE combat aircraft, during French Defense Minister Jean- Yves Le Drian visit to its main facility today. Negotiations were finalized with the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) on December 30, with the contract estimated about 1 billion euros
Over 10000 UAVs With World's Militaries Spell Trouble For US: Report

January 10, 2014 @ 11:26 AM

The use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by world militaries has dramatically increased, leading the US to develop defences against possible enemy UAS attacks, according to a US Army report. The world's UAS inventory has grown from approximately 20 system types and 800 aircraft in 1999, to more than 200 system types and approximately 10,000 unmanned aircraft in 2010, said Nancy Elliott, a spokeswoman with the U
Will ‘Airbus Helicopters’ Fare Better than ‘Eurocopter’ in India?

January 10, 2014 @ 10:48 AM

Eurocopter, now officially Airbus Helicopters, has in the past struggled to gain a foothold in the Indian military helicopter market. The company has lost out on various tenders for a horde reasons including high price tags on its choppers
Eurocopter Officially Named Airbus Helicopters

January 9, 2014 @ 08:39 AM

Eurocopter has been rebranded as Airbus Helicopters, effective today, which joins Airbus and Airbus Defence & Space, within the new parent company, Airbus Group. Airbus Helicopters will benefit from and enrich the Airbus brand as it develops, manufactures, markets and supports a diversified and highly capable rotorcraft product line
Refitted INS Vikramaditya Arrives In India

January 9, 2014 @ 07:20 AM

A refurbished former Soviet aircraft carrier has reached the Indian coast after leaving Russias northern shipyard in mid-November. The Vikramaditya, a refurbished Russian carrier formerly known as the Admiral Gorshkov, arrived at a naval base in Kanwar in the western state of Karnataka on Tuesday, Indian IBN television reported
Typhoon, Hawk Trainers At Bahrain Airshow

January 8, 2014 @ 03:55 PM

BAE Systems is participating in Bahrain Airshow, 16-18 January 2014, focusing on exhibiting Typhoon and Hawk capabilities with scale models of Typhoon, Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer and the EJ200 engine. The exhibit also has the interactive Typhoon Helmet (also known as the Helmet Mounted Symbology System) Demonstrator and the Eurofighter Typhoon Cockpit Simulator on display
Indonesian Air Force To Replace F-5 Tiger Fighter Jets

January 8, 2014 @ 03:37 PM

The Indonesian Defense Ministry announced the plans to replace the F-5 Tiger fighter aircraft with the latest generation of jet fighters. "We have received proposals from several jet fighter manufacturers for replacing the F-5 Tiger fighter aircraft

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