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AgustaWestland Unveils New AW169 AAS Military Helicopter

April 12, 2013 @ 03:11 PM

AgustaWestland has unveiled the latest generation AW169 AAS military helicopter during a dedicated ceremony held at the Army Aviation Association of America Annual Professional Forum and Exposition in Fort Worth, Texas (April 10th-13th) today. The AW169 AAS is an advanced twin-engine helicopter with the capability to meet all US Army Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) mission requirements and provides a new-design, new-technology helicopter for the current and future battlefield
SELEX, AEL To Help Brazil Develop M-scan radar for KC-390

April 12, 2013 @ 02:08 PM

Selex ES and AEL Sistemas to collaborate on support and development of Airborne Radar Technologies in Brazil. The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding at the LAAD defense and security show, reflecting the progress they are making towards formation of a joint venture aimed at tackling Brazilian and regional radar markets
SAAB Foresees Gripen Sales Prospects Globally Despite Swiss Setback

April 11, 2013 @ 05:47 PM

Gripen manufacturer SAAB as suffered a setback this week after the Swiss National Councils Committee on Security Policy decided on April 9 to suspend discussions on the funds for the purchase of 22 Gripen combat aircraft, its president Chantal Galladé (PS/ZH) said. The issue will be debated anew in late August
Embraer To Promote KC-390 Transport Jet

April 10, 2013 @ 03:07 PM

Embraer Defense & Security announced today that it is beginning to promote and sell the KC-390 military transport jet on the market. Embraer recently concluded the Critical Design Review (CDR) of the project with the Brazilian Air Force, showing the maturity of the product and setting the definitive configuration of the aircraft, which made it possible to begin releasing information for producing the prototypes
ITT Exelis, Selex Receive Italian Future Soldier Night Vision Goggle Contract

April 10, 2013 @ 02:55 PM

ITT Exelis has received a contract from Selex ES to manufacture the binocular i-Aware Tactical Mobility Night Vision Goggle (TM-NVG) for the Italian Army's Future Soldier program. The i-Aware TM-NVG is an advanced, multipurpose night vision goggle that connects the individual soldier to the larger tactical network
Embraer, the Shining Star of Developing World

April 9, 2013 @ 06:33 PM

Brazilian aerospace giant, Embraer, has emerged as one of the worlds leading aircraft-makers despite the odds which include: a troubled economy and a lack of military-industrial base. In early 2012, Embraer missed earnings expectations in reporting first-quarter profit of 35 cents per ADS, and said that its order backlog had slipped to $14
Canada Issues RFP For Light Helicopters

April 8, 2013 @ 05:56 PM

Canada, on behalf of the Canadian Coast Guard, issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the procurement of light helicopters, under the Coast Guard helicopter fleet renewal procurement. “Our Government is committed to ensuring that the Canadian Coast Guard has the equipment they need to do the work we ask of them, while supporting Canadian jobs and economic growth, said Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women
MiG Fighter Aircraft Complete 50 years in India

April 8, 2013 @ 02:21 PM

April 21 2013 marks a momentous day for MiG fighter aircraft in India as it completes 50 years of its relationship with the Indian Air Force (IAF). Built in 1956, the worlds most common fighter aircraft emerged from the shadows in 1962 when India announced that it would be buying the newly developed Russian jets
Selex Downsizing; 200 Products, 25 Worksites in Italy, UK to Be Cut

April 6, 2013 @ 11:14 AM

The Management of Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, met on April 5 with National Trade Unions to illustrate the reorganisation plan of the Company. Among these is the rationalisation of the portfolio of products, cutting them down to 350 from the current 550, focusing investments on those technologies able to better meet market requirements
U.S Offers Korea F-35 Aircraft At Subsidized Rates

April 5, 2013 @ 03:29 PM

The U.S has offered Korea 60 F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft at a subsidized cost of $10

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