Euronaval, Paris, 27 October 2008 - Visualization specialist Barco has signed a contract with Thales Underwater Systems for the supply of Vista 4500 consoles. Thales Underwater Systems will integrate Barco’s multi-function rugged console in a total solution for sonar-based mine hunting
> ST. LOUIS --- The Boeing Company has been awarded a $238 million System Development and Demonstration (SDD) contract by the U
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has signed a contract for three AW139 medium twin engine helicopters plus options for several additional aircraft. These helicopters will be used to perform search and rescue, coastal patrol and law enforcement duties around Malaysias extensive coast line
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On the occasion of the international exhibition Euronaval – the most important trade fair for the defence industries currently in progress in Paris-Le Bourget – Fincantieri has announced the company has gained an order to build a fleet tanker for the Indian Navy. Following previous orders to Russian industries, this is the first order for a surface vessel for which India has chosen a foreign company, Fincantieri, which competed to win the order against leading international players, especially from Russia and Korea
Developing nations continue to be the primary focus of foreign arms sales activity by weapons suppliers. During the years 2000-2007, the value of arms transfer agreements with developing nations comprised 66
MoD has signed a 97 million, seven-year contract with Marshall Aerospace of Cambridge for the logistic support of the TriStar fleet. Known as the TRIOS contract (TriStar Integrated Operational Support), it will provide maintenance and engineering and support to the RAF's core passenger fleet until 2015 and will strengthen the airbridge service to and from theatre
PARIS --- On the occasion of the international exhibition Euronaval - the most important trade fair for the defence industries currently in progress in Paris-Le Bourget Fincantieri has announced that the company has gained an order from the Ministry of the Defence of Kenya to carry out mid-life refitting of two of the Navys vessels, the Nyayo and the Umoja.>> The contract will involve 12 months of work at the companys yard in Muggiano (Spezia)
NEWTOWN, Conn. --- Forecast International projects the worldwide radar market to be worth $50 billion over the 2008-2017 timeframe