DCNS is presenting XWIND, one of main innovations for future naval surface systems at Euronaval 2014 “XWIND® 4000 has been designed around the concept of an ‘all-digital ship,” explains Marketing Manager Philippe Sathoud. “Flat-panel arrays for the combat system and other sensors are installed around the superstructure
BAE has unveiled a military grade solution called IndustrialProtect to protect crucial Industrial systems from cyber attack, the company announced Wednesday. Recently documented cyber incidents, such as Havex and its predecessors, show that attacks on CNI have significant real-world effects
China is building underwater surveillance systems to detect submarines and began developing the project in 2011. The system is apparently similar to the one used by the US during the Cold War
MBDA has successfully conducted live-firing of its Dual Mode Brimstone air-to-surface missile from the MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). The trials were undertaken on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence by the Royal Air Force's Air Warfare Centre Unmanned Air Systems Test and Evaluation Squadron, Defence Equipment & Support Weapons Operating Centre, US Air Force's BIG SAFARI Organisation, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and MBDA, according to the company/ During the trials, the Dual Mode BRIMSTONE missile scored nine direct hits against a range of targets, including very high speed and manoeuvring vehicles during the trials
Week after week, new details on the US extensive spying program emerge bringing with it an onslaught of backlash from not only the public but also allies. This weeks revelations about PRISM, the Machiavellian spying program, said that the US National Security Agency (NSA) monitored telephone exchanges of 35 world leaders
India for the very first time is planning to conduct a crucial, high-altitude interceptor missile test in the exo-atmosphere. The first-ever high-altitude interception at around 125-140 km has been proposed, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) official was quoted as saying by The Hindu
The United Arab Emirates has received a formal bid from BAE Systems to build 60 Eurofighter Typhoon jets for the country. The Typhoon is the front-runner followed closely by Dassault with its Rafale jets for the deal which could be valued up to $6 billion
A new 3D radar developed by BAE Systems has successfully commenced integration trials at a secret electromagnetic radar testing facility. The testing of ARTISAN 3D radar is in advance of installation on the new Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers (QEC) which are being assembled in Rosyth, Scotland
Russia is to deliver Mi-17 military transport helicopters to Cameroon, a spokesperson for Russian Technologies was quoted by RIA Novosti. The deal which did not specify the number to be delivered was signed between Rosoboronexport and Cameroons Defense ministry at the MAKS-2013 International Air Space Show
India has plans to withdraw the Prithvi I tactical ballistic missile from active service, replacing it with the more advanced, solid-propelled Prahar. “We are withdrawing the tactical 150 km-range Prithvi missiles and will replace them with the Prahar missiles, which are more capable and have more accuracy