Designs to over two dozen U.S weapons systems have been compromised after Chinese hackers gained access to them, according to the Washington Post
Alenia Aermacchi, General Dynamics, and DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. have teamed up and signed a comprehensive agreement for the Royal Canadian Air Forces (RCAF) upcoming FixedWing Search and Rescue Replacement Program competition
Suspects in the Indian-Rheinmetall Air Defense scam have managed to leave Indian MoD officials red faced after the Central Bureau of Investigation received photographs and videos of meetings between middlemen and bureaucrats. According to reports, the CBI was sent confidential material from arms dealer Abhishek Vermas estranged business partner Edmond Allen
Turkey has imposed undisclosed penalties on Boeing for major delays in the US companys spy plane program, a top Turkish official said. Turkish Defense Minister Ismet Yilmaz said major delays in Turkeys multibillion-dollar program for the purchase of four airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft from Boeing were due to the companys failure in developing the system as well as other uncontrolled events within the program
Alenia Aermacchi has signed an agreement with Savunma Sanayii Müsteşarlığı (SSM), the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries to deliver two ATR 72-600 TMUA (Turkish Maritime Utility Aircraft) and six ATR 72-600 TMPA (Turkish Maritime Patrol Aircraft) to the Turkish Navy. The agreement is an amendment to a previous deal between Alenia and the Turkish government for the delivery of 10 ATR 72-500 ASW to the Turkish Navy
French Minister of Defense Jean-Yves Le Drian on Tuesday said that his country will develop and build a new anti-ship missile with the UK. A move that will allow European missile maker MBDA to consolidate industrial capabilities
Germany and Pakistan are reportedly negotiating for the transfer of 40 surplus German MBB Bo-105 light utility helicopters, according to reports. German news weekly, Der Speigel, cited an April 24 letter from German Deputy Defence Minister Thomas Kossendey to the parliamentary defense committee saying such a deal was possible despite German law banning arms sales to crisis regions
EADS announced today that it is in discussion with the French State over the potential acquisition of the company off-market of a stake of 1.56%
Selex ES and AEL Sistemas to collaborate on support and development of Airborne Radar Technologies in Brazil. The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding at the LAAD defense and security show, reflecting the progress they are making towards formation of a joint venture aimed at tackling Brazilian and regional radar markets
Executives from Irkut Corporation of Russia held talks with the Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, NAK Browne and other IAF brass at Aero India 2013 here on upgrading the Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter plane to the next generation model, dubbed as ‘Super Sukhoi'.The most significant aspect of the upgrade will be installation of an Active Electronically Scanned Array(AESA) radar, weapons, avionics, new cockpit and fire control systems