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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
Iraq to receive various radios and communication equipment of worth $142 million

March 10, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress March 4 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of various communication equipment, associated parts and logistical support for a complete package worth approximately $142 million. The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of (300) 50-watt Very High Frequency (VHF) Base Station radios, (230) 50-Watt VHF Vehicular Stations, (150) 20-watt High Frequency/Very High Frequency (HF/VHF) Base Station Systems, (50) 20-watt HF/VHF Vehicular Radios, (50) 50-watt Ultra High Frequency/Very High Frequency (UHF/VHF) Base Stations, (10) 150-watt HF/VHF Vehicular Radio Systems, (10) 150-watt HF Base Station Radio Systems, (30) 20-watt HF...
IAI made Heron TP UAV Inducted into Israel Air Force

February 26, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

The Eitan UAV in flight Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Heron TP, also known as the “Eitan”, was inducted into the Israel Air Force (IAF) yesterday (21.2
Pakistan likely to buy Oliver Hazard Perry Class Frigate worth $78 million...

February 22, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Feb. 18 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Pakistan for refurbishment of one OLIVER HAZARD PERRY Class Frigate and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for a complete package worth approximately $78 million
Saab and Samtel in cooperation on new generation Head-Up Display

February 16, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

India’s leading private sector aerospace company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Saab to jointly develop, manufacture and market RIGS Head-Up Displays (RIGS HUD) in India. The announcement was made by Mr
India to spend around USD 50 billion in next 20 years

February 16, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

India on Monday said its defence expenditure will increase "in proportion" with its economic growth rate, which is expected to be around eight to ten percent for the next two decades, according to state owned TV channel. "India's defence expenditure is 2
Strong UK presence at Defexpo 2010

February 15, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

The United Kingdom (UK) has made a strong commitment to DEFEXPO 2010. Over 20 companies have flown in some exhibiting for the first time at DEFEXPO 2010 others returning following a successful exhibition in 2008
Indian Navy launches first fleet tankers at Fincantieri’s shipyard

February 15, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

Today at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Muggiano (La Spezia) there was the launch of the first of two fleet tankers ordered by the Indian Navy, with delivery scheduled by the end of the year. Present at the ceremony were Arif S

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