Boeing has appointed Dennis Swanson to the expanded role of vice president for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in India. Swanson will be based in New Delhi and focus on strengthening relationships with customers, ensuring customer satisfaction and establishing new in-country partnerships
Nexter Systems, a European leader of land defence unveiled TITUS, a new armoured wheeled vehicle at the DSEi 2013 show. Through its unrivaled level of modularity based on combat missions kits, operational environment kits and a wide family of variants, TITUS is able to fulfill the full range of missions from Infantry transport to combat missions, combat support and combat service support functions, in any kind of type of commitments likely to occur in a hybrid conflict
Patria has unveiled its top notch, armoured wheeled vehicle concept at DSEI 2013 show in London. The new vehicle concept is built on experience and verified solutions based on the Patria AMV, which has been the unrivalled market leader of modern 8x8 AWVs for the last decade with nearly 1400 units contracted, selected by seven different nations and combat proven in real mission environment
Kelvin Hughes, a supplier of navigation and surveillance systems will be showcasing SharpEye SCV (Small Craft Variant) with a SeaCross Marine display option at the DSEi 2013 show. The SharpEye SCV radome has a flexible interface making it possible for the core high performance element of the radar system, the transceiver, to interface with other radar displays
Rockwell Collins and Panasonic Avionics have jointly signed an agreement to supply Voyager 3D, a best-in-class 3D moving map. Voyager 3D, backed by Rockwell Collins industry-leading Airshow Moving Map and tailored specifically for Panasonic Avionics, will be fully integrated and powered with Panasonics next generation in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems, including eX3, and takes advantage of its leading technologies
Lockheed Martin announced the acquisition of Amor Group, a United Kingdom-based company specializing in information technology solutions for the energy, transport and public services sectors. "The strategic acquisition of Amor Group is aligned with our strategy for Lockheed Martin International and expands our capabilities and expertise in international information technology, civil government services and the energy market," said Lockheed Martin CEO and President Marillyn Hewson
The South Korean Defense Ministry announced today that it will showcase a cruise missile capable of surgical strikes at the military parade in Seoul next month. The October 1st parade will showcase military arsenals such as tanks, rockets and helicopters and fighter jets, a ministry official was quoted as saying by AFP
Raytheon Stinger demonstrated flawless performance in recent Very Short Range Air Defense System (SHORADS) field trials in Finland. During the trials, six Finnish gunners were trained on three missile system tracking trainers
Eurofighter Typhoon has now achieved more than 200,000 flying hours since the entry-into-service of its worldwide fleet, the company said in a statement adding that with 719 aircraft on contract, 571 aircraft ordered and 378 aircraft delivered, the programme has “never looked stronger”. Alberto Gutierrez, Chief Executive Officer of Eurofighter Jagdflugzeug GmbH, said, “This impressive milestone underlines the outstanding track-record of the Eurofighter Typhoon
The Middle East/ North Africa (MENA) region contractor has ordered ammunition for a mobile 120mm mortar system worth around €50 million from Rheinmetall. The delivery of the ammunition starts in September 2014