Setting new range records for torpedoes is defense giant is Atlas Elektronik. During a test firing of heavy weight torpedo the SeaHake in March 2012, the mod4 ER (Extended Range) torpedo achieved a range of over 140 kilometres
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The Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) is refined and updated periodically. DPP was last reviewed in 2010 on the basis of experience gained during its implementation and feedback received from various stakeholders including Armed forces, Indian defence industry, Industry Associations and Original Equipment Manufacturers
Eurocopter Germany announced today the appointment of Christoph Muller as the new Head of Communications. Muller, 37, will take over responsibilities starting June 1, 2012
Australia’s Ministries of Defense and Defense Materials have awarded Alenia Aermacchi a 800 million Euro (AUSD 1.4 billion) contract for the purchase of 10 newly built Alenia Aermacchi C-27J Spartan Battlefield Airlift aircraft
Raytheon Missile Systems, Tucson, Ariz., is being awarded a $313,843,757 combination fixed-price-incentive, cost-plus-fixed-fee, firm-fixed-price letter contract for low-rate initial production of fiscal 2012 Standard Missile-6 (SM-6) Block I all-up rounds, special tooling and test equipment, spares and containers
The Brazilian Navy has successfully carried out a trial firing of the Exocet MM40 missile, the first test has proven to be a feat for the country which can now autonomously engage in obtaining anti-ship missile motors. The motor was developed, produced and certified by Avibras in partnership with MBDA and can be used on both foreign and national missiles
Under contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation, Atlas North America (ATLAS NA) will deliver SeaFox mine neutralization systems as part of a system to address an urgent operational need from U.S
Aeroflex Test Solutions, a pioneer in assessment solutions for defense equipment, is now positioning itself in India with the launch of Aeroflex India. The new company will focus on test solutions for defense equipment such as tactical and airborne military radios, avionics systems, broadband systems for field testing of signal characterization, radar, EW/ECM and satellite and synthetic test systems that allow digital, analog, RF/microwave and power test of circuits, modules, subsystem and complete systems
EADS Cassidian has announced the launch of Cassidian CyberSecurity, a dedicated new business, devoted to the cyber security market across Europe and Middle East, with an initial focus on Germany, the United Kingdom and France. Cassidian CyberSecurity will provide responses to the specific demands of the French, British and German governments