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Saab, India Partner To Jointly Manufacture, Supply Aero Structures

November 27, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

Saab and India-based QuEST Global Manufacturing have established a joint venture to manufacture and supply assemblies for the commercial aero structures market. The joint venture, in which Saab holds 26% ownership, will further strengthen Saab’s position in the commercial aero structures market as well as increase Saab’s presence in India
Niklas Nieminen Appointed New MD Of Saab India

November 26, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

Saab has appointed Niklas Nieminen as Managing Director of Saab India Technologies Pvt Ltd from November 1. According to Lars-Olof Lindgren, designate Head of Market Area, India, “India has been identified to be one of Saab’s most important markets and we are looking at Niklas with his considerable experience in Saab to enable us to respond quickly and effectively to the diverse market opportunities here
Military Plane Crashes In Yemen, 10 Dead

November 21, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

A Yemeni military plane on a training flight crashed early Wednesday in the capital city of Sanaa killing 10 people on board, according to officials. The Antonov aircraft crashed into an abandoned empty market in al-Hassaba district destroying several shops, the officials said
BAE Systems Test Fires New Naval Gun On Swedish Vessel

November 20, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

BAE Systems has carried out test-firing with its new naval gun, the 40-mm Mark IV, from the Swedish Navy vessel, HMS Jägaren. The test firing was undertaken by the Swedish Armed Forces on the request of FXM
Elbit Systems Sues Israeli Government Over Lost Turkey Contract

November 10, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

Elbit Systems has filed a lawsuit against the Israeli government for revoking export licenses for a long-range aerial photography program for the Turkish Air Force thus resulting in damages worth $74 million. The weapons manufacturer said that along with its subsidiary, Elop Ltd, “was compelled” to file suit following “unsuccessful efforts to reach an appropriate compensatory settlement” with the government
Airbus Military, PT Dirgantara To Jointly Upgrade Airbus Military C212-400 Aircraft

November 8, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

Airbus Military and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) have signed an agreement to jointly launch an upgraded version of the Airbus Military C212-400 aircraft. The aircraft, renamed as NC212, will be offered to both civil and military customers and will be a highly competitive offer in the market segment of light aircraft, being equipped with new digital avionics and autopilot systems
Northrop Grumman To Provide Attitude Heading Reference System For Israel M-346...

November 7, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

Northrop Grumman has been selected by Alenia Aermacchi to provide the Attitude Heading Reference System (AHRS) for the Israel Ministry of Defense’s M-346 advanced trainer aircraft fleet. Northrop Grumman Italia will provide the LISA-200 AHRS for the fighter trainer under a new contract that builds on its five-year experience as a supplier for the M-346 programme
South Korea To Supply 20 KT-1 Trainer Jets To Peru

November 7, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

South Korea’s state owned defense manufacturer Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has signed a $200 million deal to export 20 of its KT-1 trainer jets to Peru over the next four years. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will ship four aircraft and build the remaining 16 in Peru under the government-to-government deal, the Defense Acquisition and Procurement Agency (DAPA) said in a release
Rosoboronexport Smells Blood In Indonesia Tank Deal

November 7, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

As Indonesia's deal with Germany for the procurement of Leopard tanks comes under attack by human right groups with a possibility of the deal being delayed or canceled, Russia's Rosoboronexport (RoE) has offered its T90s tank at the fifth edition of the Indo Defense 2012 show in Jakarta. “The T-90S main battle tank (MBT) shows good sales prospects in this region’s market
Northrop Grumman To Supply Component Parts For F-35 Program

November 7, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

Northrop Grumman has won a long-term agreement (LTA) with the advanced composites manufacturer Terma A/S in Denmark to manufacture component parts for the international F-35 Lightning II program. The LTA covers production of 34 unique F-35 Lightning II composite components, including door, panel, skin assembly and straps through 2019

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