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Oerlikon Contraves Deutschland GmbH renamed itself as Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics
September 2, 2009 @ 12:00 AMTrading under the new name Rheinmetall Soldier Electronics GmbH, the former Oerlikon Contraves Deutschland GmbH of Stockach, Germany, supports the world’s armed forces with an extensive array of high-tech products and services. The company, which has belonged to the Rheinmetall Group since 1999, develops and manufactures special components for infantry applications
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Goodrich Corporation has been awarded $400 million contract for brakes and wheels...
September 1, 2009 @ 12:00 AMGoodrich Corporation has been awarded a contract by the Defense Logistics Agency - Ogden to provide new carbon brakes and boltless wheels for the Air Force’s fleet of C-130 transport aircraft. The selection is expected to generate up to $400 million in revenue over the life of the program, including original equipment and aftermarket sales for U
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Boeing receives contract from US Air Force to deliver C-17 DTC
September 1, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe Boeing Company has received a contract from the U.S
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WB Electronics, Boeing sign Memorandum of Understanding for future cooperation
September 1, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe Boeing Company and WB Electronics of Poland today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that outlines opportunities for future cooperation between the two companies, in areas such as ground combat vehicle battle management and command, control and communications systems. Henryka Bochniarz, president of Boeing Central and Eastern Europe, announced the agreement at the MSPO International Defence Industry Exhibition in Kielce
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Korea National Police orders an AW119Ke from AgustaWestland
August 31, 2009 @ 12:00 AMAgustaWestland and UI International (UII) are pleased to announce they have been awarded a contract by the Korean Public Procurement Services to supply the Korea National Police Agency (KNPA) with one AW119Ke law enforcement helicopter as part of an on-going programme to modernise the Police helicopter fleet. This is the first AW119Ke to be purchased by the Korean Government and the third law enforcement helicopter sold into the Korean market
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Plasan Sasa, Thales tie up for Australian Army light protected vehicle
August 31, 2009 @ 12:00 AMIsraeli company Plasan Sasa - the world leader in armour and survivability systems for military vehicles - is partnering with Thales - a global technology leader for the defence market - to develop a new Light Protected Vehicle for the Australian Army and the international market. Under Defence project Land 121 Phase 4, the Australian Department of Defence will procure 1,300 PMV-L vehicles and trailers to replace Army's existing fleet of Land Rovers
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Lockheed Martin, VT Group win $82 million Royal Navy training contract
August 28, 2009 @ 12:00 AMRoyal Navy flying training is receiving a significant boost thanks to a £57 million ($82 million) service contract with Ascent, a joint venture of Lockheed Martin and VT Group. This new contract will provide an incremental approach to Basic Observer Training improving the current course with the Basic Flying Training phase carried out in new aircraft
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New rules for European defense and security market
August 26, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe new Directive 2009/81/EC on defence and security procurement entered into force on 21 August 2009. The Directive will be the cornerstone of a truly European Defence Market supporting the development of the European defence-related supplier base
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Boeing selects Terma for Canadian Chinook aircraft survivability equipment
August 26, 2009 @ 12:00 AMTerma announced that it has been selected by The Boeing Company to provide the Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) integration for the CH-147 Chinook Medium to Heavy Lift Helicopter program for the Canadian Forces. Terma’s AN/ALQ-213(V) Electronic Warfare Management System (EWMS) will integrate the warning systems Radar, Infra Red (IR) as well as Laser guided missiles
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Polish Land Forces commander resigns over equipment issues
August 26, 2009 @ 12:00 AMAccording to Polish media reports, Polish Land Forces Commander Lt. Gen Waldemar Skrzypczak has resigned, after accusing defense bureaucrats in Warsaw of serious incompetence, which was partly responsible for the deaths of Polish soldiers
French Rafale Jet Gets Anti-Drone Capability with New 68mm Laser-guided Rocket
Will Project Freyja, the European Anti-Missile System for Ukraine Take Off?
U.S. Resumes Naval Blockade Against Iran, Attacks its Facilities in Hormuz, Coastal...
Ukrainian Plot to Attack Moscow-based Defense Enterprise with 35 FPV Drones Foiled
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles