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Lockheed Martin awarded contract by Vietnam for VINASAT-2 Satellite

May 12, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

Lockheed Martin announced today the award of a contract by Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) of Vietnam to build the VINASAT-2 satellite. In-orbit delivery is slated for the second quarter of 2012
Australia to buy $218 million RQ-7B Shadow 200 UAS from U.S.

May 7, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Australia of two RQ-7B SHADOW 200 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), and associated equipment, parts, and logistical support for an estimated cost of $218 million. The Government of Australia has requested a possible sale of two RQ-7B SHADOW 200 Unmanned Aircraft Systems, communication equipment to include 4 Ground Control Stations, support equipment, spare and repair parts, tools and test equipment, technical data and publications, personnel training and training equipment, U
Ness Technologies, Elbit Systems JV wins $25 million contract from Israel for...

May 3, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

Ness Technologies, Inc., a global provider of information technology solutions and services, and Elbit Systems Ltd
India to buy 10 C-17 transport aircraft worth $5.8 billion from U.S

April 27, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

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Malaysia's SMEO and Indonesia's PT.Pindad sign MoU at DSA 2010

April 22, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

Malaysia's SME Ordnance Sdn Bhd (SMEO) and Indonesia's PT.Pindad (Persero) sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for possible collaboration in the field of defence industries between the two sides
Thales to equip France’s FREMM frigates with radar, sonar, communications systems

April 14, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

Thales has signed a contract to equip France’s additional three FREMM frigates with radar, infrared search and track, sonar and communications systems - bringing to 11 the number of French multi-mission frigates the company will supply. “This latest contract reinforces Thales’s position as a key partner in developing the most advanced naval warfare systems available and further strengthens FREMM’s future,” said Pierre-Eric Pommellet, Thales Senior Vice President in charge of Defence Mission Systems, during the signature with Bernard Planchais, DCNS Executive Vice-President
Saab annouces Inderjit Sial as Country Head, Saab International India AB

April 13, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

Defence and Security company Saab AB, today annouced the appointment of Inderjit Sial as the Country Head of Saab International India AB. In his new role, Sial, will be responsible for the marketing activities of Saab Group in India
France to buy 260 Javelin missiles worth $69 million from U.S

April 7, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress on April 2 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to France of 260 JAVELIN Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, 76 Command Launch Units with Integrated Day/Thermal Sights, and associated equipment, parts, and logistical support for an estimated cost of $69 million. The Government of France has requested a possible sale of 260 JAVELIN Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, 76 Command Launch Units with Integrated Day/Thermal Sight, containers, missile simulation rounds, Enhanced Basic Skills Trainer, JAVELIN Weapon Effects Simulator Trainers, two-level maintenance, batteries, battery dischargers and chargers, battery coolant units, spare and repair parts, test and tool...
BAE Systems awarded $200 million artillery production contract

March 27, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

BAE Systems has been awarded a £135 million ($200m) contract to commence series production of 48 Archer 155mm self-propelled artillery gun systems and their associated ammunition handling systems for the Swedish and Norwegian armed forces. The first operational systems are expected to be delivered in October 2011 and production will continue over the following two years
Oshkosh Defense, General Dynamics team up for Canadian wheeled vehicle programs

March 23, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, and General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada have finalized an agreement that will team the two companies in pursuit of two Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) wheeled vehicle programs, the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) and the Standard Military Pattern (SMP) portion of the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS). General Dynamics Land Systems, the Canadian company’s parent corporation, is a business unit of General Dynamics

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