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Raytheon to Modernize F-15E Radar
November 7, 2008 @ 12:00 AMEL SEGUNDO, Calif. --- A system design and development award from Boeing will allow Raytheon Company to launch its latest active electronically scanned array radar program for the U
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Communiqué: Explanation Regarding New Projects
November 7, 2008 @ 12:00 AMSO JOS DOS CAMPOS, Brazil --- With reference to statements attributed to its Executive Vice-President, Finance and CFO, Antonio Luiz Pizarro Manso, during the conference telephone call for presenting the results of the third quarter of 2008, held on November 4, Embraer publicly clarifies that, at the present time, it is not seeking to associate with any other aircraft manufacturer in the world, neither does it have a project for developing large airplanes.>> Market trends for commercial jets have been constantly monitored by Embraer, which always seeks placement opportunities for its current product line
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ILS Proton Successfully Launches ASTRA 1M Satellite
November 7, 2008 @ 12:00 AMBAIKONUR COSMODROME, Kazakhstan --- A Proton Breeze M launch vehicle successfully lifted the ASTRA 1M satellite into orbit today, marking the fifth mission of the year for International Launch Services (ILS).>> The Proton vehicle lifted off from Pad 39 at the cosmodrome at 2:44 a
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New Training Agreement to Benefit Air Force Pilots
November 7, 2008 @ 12:00 AMTodays signing of a Status of Forces Agreement between New Zealand and Germany marks a significant step in the future relationship between the both nations' defence forces.>> The agreement, signed by the Minister of Defence, Hon Phil Goff and German Ambassador to New Zealand, His Excellency Mr Jrg Zimmermann, sets out the conditions for the temporary stay of New Zealand Defence Force personnel in Germany for the purposes of all training, exercises and exchanges
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Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Cutting-Edge Sensor for U.S. Army Apache Helicopters
November 7, 2008 @ 12:00 AMORLANDO, FL --- Lockheed Martin recently conducted a series of test flights demonstrating a new cutting-edge, low-light-level sensor system for U.S
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Sweden and Norway Sign Cooperative Agreement for the Development of the Archer...
November 5, 2008 @ 12:00 AM>The Archer truck-mounted howitzer is becoming the focus of expanded defense cooperation between Norway and Sweden. (FMV photo)The Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) and its Norwegian equivalent FLO signed a cooperative agreement last week regarding development of the Archer system and acquisition of the sensor/weapon station Protector
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Completion of the Rafale Evaluation; Eurofighter Arrives On Thursday
November 5, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe evaluation trials of the second candidate for the partial replacement of the fleet of Tiger aircraft (TTE) were completed on schedule on Nov. 3
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Sikorsky Aerospace Services Announces Multimillion-Dollar Contract to Upgrade Colombia Black Hawk Helicopters
November 5, 2008 @ 12:00 AMSTRATFORD, Conn. --- Sikorsky Aerospace Services, the aftermarket company of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp
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Elbit Systems to Equip IAF Blackhawk and CH 53 Helicopters with Advanced...
November 5, 2008 @ 12:00 AMHAIFA, Israel --- Elbit Systems Ltd. announced it has been awarded a contract to supply ANVIS/HUD systems for the Israeli Air Force Blackhawk ("Yanshuf") and CH 53 ("Yasur") helicopters
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BOC Aviation Orders 20 A320 Family Aircraft
November 4, 2008 @ 12:00 AMTOULOUSE, France --- BOC Aviation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing unit of Bank of China, has placed additional firm orders with Airbus for 20 A320 Family aircraft. The announcement was made today at the Zhuhai Air Show in China
Canada to Join GCAP Sixth Gen Fighter program as Observer
Commissioning of Taiwan’s First Indigenous Submarine Within Next 2 Months
US Armed Forces Members to Undergo Testing for Testosterone Levels
Rafale Jet Combines with Electronic Warfare Payload-Carrying UAV to Strike Simulated Target
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