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Who Will Replace AgustaWestland As India’s VVIP Helicopter Supplier?

January 27, 2014 @ 01:44 PM

With the suspension of the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter deal the status of the Indian Air Forces VVIP chopper procurement has left contenders vying to fulfill Indias requirement. Some reports say that the Indian Air Force now plans to use Russian Mi-17 helicopters that, ironically were dropped from competition in 2006, to ferry VVIPs
Singapore Navy, IMarEST Sign Streamlined Accreditation Agreement

January 27, 2014 @ 09:04 AM

The Republic of Singapore Navys (RSN) training pipeline has been accredited by the Institute of Marine Engineering Science and Technology (IMarEST). The accreditation, open to RSNs Naval Officers, Naval Warfare System Engineers and Experts, and Naval Divers, is to establish a streamlined route for marine engineers and technologists which maps each individuals professional qualifications against IMarEST membership from Technician to Chartered Status
Raytheon To Equip S. Korea F-16 Fleet With AESA radar

January 25, 2014 @ 07:45 AM

Raytheon Company has signed a contract with BAE Systems in support of upgrading the Republic of Korea's fleet of more than 130 KF-16C/D Block 52 aircraft. As a key subcontractor to BAE Systems, the company will provide an integrated solution that includes the Raytheon Advanced Combat Radar (RACR), ALR-69A all-digital radar warning receiver, advanced mission computing technology and weapon systems integration
BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin Hope To Nab Singapore F-16 Upgrade Contract

January 24, 2014 @ 11:53 AM

Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems are hoping to secure the Republic of Singapore Air Force's (RSAF) F-16 Fighting Falcon fleet upgrade contract. The US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) had announced last week the potential foreign military sales (FMS) for upgrading Singapore's 60 F-16C/D/D+ aircraft for an estimated $2
Oman To Buy $1.28 Billion Worth Raytheon Ground Based Air Defense System

January 24, 2014 @ 07:36 AM

Raytheon Company has won a $1.28 billion contract from Oman to supply National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS)
New Rheinmetall International Engineering GmbH Launched

January 23, 2014 @ 11:56 AM

The joint venture of Rheinmetall AG of Düsseldorf and Ferrostaal GmbH of Essen, Rheinmetall International Engineering GmbH, is now ready to take-off. Rheinmetall and Ferrostaal had announced the creation of the joint venture in September 2013, with each holding a 50% stake
Harris Wins $18 Million Falcon III Radio System Contract

January 21, 2014 @ 08:37 AM

Harris Corporation has received orders totaling $18 million for Falcon III manpack and handheld tactical radios from the U.S
Royal Navy To Deploy Boeing ScanEagle UAS

January 17, 2014 @ 08:42 AM

The new Boeing ScanEagle unmanned aircraft system (UAS) capability is set to go operational this week with the UK Royal Navy. At a UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) media event on 15 January, Commander Bow Wheaton, the service's maritime aviation capability desk officer was quoted as saying by IHS Janes, two task lines of the navy's new UAS will be active on maritime security patrols in the Indian Ocean and the Gulf
Singapore F-16 Upgrade Programme Announced: Report

January 15, 2014 @ 10:05 AM

The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has outlined the details on Singapores long-awaited upgrade programme for 60 Lockheed Martin F-16 C/D Block 52 fighters. The proposed package is worth $2
Lockheed Martin Upgrade US Navy Electronic Warfare Defenses

January 15, 2014 @ 07:55 AM

Lockheed Martin successfully tested the U.S

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