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UAE Merges 11 Units To Create Large Defense Company

December 2, 2014 @ 12:21 PM

Mubadala Development Company and Tawazun Holding on Tuesday announced the launch of the Emirates Defence Industries Company (EDIC), the UAE's first integrated national defence supplier. According to Arabian Business, the new company will comprise 11 units including the subsidiaries of Mubadala, Tawazun and Emirates Advanced Investment Group (EAIG) at the conclusion of the first phase of integration, with a formal transfer of ownership from January
General Dynamics Wins US Army Hydra Rocket Contract

December 2, 2014 @ 09:25 AM

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems was awarded a competitive, five-year fixed firm price contract by the U.S
Indian Air Force Selects Taneja Aerospace For MiG-29 Life Cycle Upgradation

November 27, 2014 @ 08:45 AM

The Indian Air Force has selected Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Limited (TAAL) for the life cycle upgradation of the MiG-29 fighter aircraft, the Times Of India reported Today. Pune, India based TAAL competed with Tatas, L&T and Punj Lloyd among total eight bidders
Sweden To Test CybAero Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems From Visby Corvette

November 26, 2014 @ 09:17 AM

CybAero announced today that it has been selected by the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) to conduct test and demonstration flights from Sweden's world-leading Visby class corvette in third quarter of 2015. Sweden-based CybAero was chosen ahead of other international competitors
Regin Developed By US, British Intelligence Agencies: Reports

November 25, 2014 @ 08:35 AM

US and British intelligence agencies have been linked to Regin, a top-tier espionage tool ,indentified by Symantec, that enables stealthy surveillance. Regin was reportedly was used to spy on governments, businesses, researchers and individuals since 2008, Symantec said in its official blog post Monday
General Dynamics, Smith & Wesson Partner For US Army’s Modular Handgun System...

November 24, 2014 @ 05:32 PM

General Dynamics announced today that it will partner Smith & Wesson to pursue the US Army's Modular Handgun System (MHS) solicitation to replace the M9 standard Army sidearm. The strategic partnership's Modular Handgun System will be based on the Smith & Wesson M&P Polymer Pistol platform
Airbus DS To Supply 12 Phoenix Aircraft To France For $3 Billion

November 24, 2014 @ 04:38 PM

Airbus DS announced last week that it has won $3 billion contract by the French Ministry of Defence to supply 12 A330 Multi-Roles refueling and transport (MRTT) new generation air-to-air refuelling aircraft for the French Air Force. The first delivery is foreseen for 2018, followed by the second in 2019, and then at a rate of one or two per year
Symantec Warns of Long-term Espionage Malware, Regin

November 24, 2014 @ 01:31 PM

Regin, a top-tier espionage tool that enables stealthy surveillance, was used to spy on governments, businesses, researchers and individuals since 2008, Symantec said in its official blog post today. An advanced piece of malware, known as Regin, has been used in systematic spying campaigns against a range of international targets since at least 2008
India To Float New RFP For Artillery Systems

November 24, 2014 @ 09:03 AM

Indias Defense Acquisition Council met for the first time under the new Defense Minister, Manohar Parrikar, on Saturday and cleared a proposal to procure 814 artillery guns worth $2.5 billion
Canada’s CF-18 Modernization Puts Lockheed, Boeing Replacement Bids In Jeopardy

November 21, 2014 @ 11:39 AM

Canada has decided to extend the service life of its aging fleet of CF-18 Hornet fighters affecting the prospects of Lockheed Martin and Boeing selling their latest fighters such as the F-35 and F/A-18 in jeopardy. Canada said in September that it would extend the life of its fighters to 2025 from the previous 2020 end-date

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