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Dassault Disappointed With Brazil F-X2 Decision

December 20, 2013 @ 11:45 AM

The Brazilian Armed Forces' decision to buy Saab Gripen jets for their F-X2 program has deeply disappointed Dassault, who have been working for over past 15 years in Brazil to promote the Mirage 2000 for the FX Call for Tender, and now Rafale. They were driven by a determination to cooperate over the long term with the Brazilian industry, especially with EMBRAER, the company issued a statement
General Dynamics, Colt To Build SWORD Networked Rifle System

December 10, 2013 @ 12:54 PM

General Dynamics and Colt Canada are teaming up to work on a networked rifle weapon system that will be offered as an alternative to radio-centric individual soldier systems. The solution will see Colt's Sniper (Soldier) Weapon & Observer Reconnaissance Devices (SWORD) system integrated with ruggedized smartphone-like technology, to bring the solider critical situational-awareness information via his weapon, according to Shephard
Norway Pulls Out Of Swedish Artillery Contract

December 9, 2013 @ 03:19 PM

The Norwegian government has terminated the Archer artillery system contract stating it doesn't meet the needs of Defence within the time that remains available. “The Norwegian-Swedish cooperation is extensive, and has in several areas proven to provide good solutions for both countries
US Readies New Large Spy Drone

December 9, 2013 @ 01:46 PM

An unmanned spy drone with a wingspan larger than that of a Boeing 737, the recently revealed RQ-180 UAV, seeks to extend US airpower dominance over countries equipped with stealth detection capabilities. A recent report in Aviation Week pulled the curtains off the RQ-180, a US$2 billion program, whose existence is acknowledged neither by its developer Northrop Grumman nor the Pentagon
Boeing, Saab To Jointly Develop New Training Systems For USAF T-X Bid

December 6, 2013 @ 09:24 AM

Boeing and Saab AB have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to jointly develop a new T-X Family of Systems training solution for the upcoming competition to replace the U.S
SAAB Exploring Multiple JVs In UAE

December 2, 2013 @ 01:44 PM

SAAB is looking to broaden its presence in the Middle East by taking on more collaborations and local partnerships, a senior executive told Defenseworld.net
Apptricity, US Army Settle Copyright Infringement Claim

November 26, 2013 @ 08:25 AM

Apptricity announced today that the U.S
Thales' Mission Suite To Equip Indonesian Ships

November 19, 2013 @ 05:02 PM

Thales signed a contract with the Dutch shipyard Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding for the delivery and installation of a full mission systems suite for the two Indonesian PKR class vessels. Thales will supply the latest release of the TACTICOS Combat Management System; SMART-S Mk2 surveillance radar; STIR 1
Mirage Fighter Jet Implements Tawazun's Al Tariq system

November 19, 2013 @ 11:57 AM

Tawazun Dynamics has announced that its Al Tariq system has been successfully integrated into Dassault's Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft. Under an agreement with France's Dassault Aviation, Al Tariq will be fitted on UAE Air Force and Air Defence, UAEAF'&'AD, Mirage 2000-9 aircraft
Boeing, Mubadala To Jointly Expand UAE Aerospace Manufacturing Capabilities

November 18, 2013 @ 09:46 AM

Boeing and Mubadala today signed a new strategic agreement to supply as much as $2.5 billion in advanced composites and machined metals to Boeing commercial programs, including the 787 and 777X

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