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ILS Proton Successfully Launches ASTRA 1M Satellite

November 7, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

BAIKONUR COSMODROME, Kazakhstan --- A Proton Breeze M launch vehicle successfully lifted the ASTRA 1M satellite into orbit today, marking the fifth mission of the year for International Launch Services (ILS).>> The Proton vehicle lifted off from Pad 39 at the cosmodrome at 2:44 a
Sweden and Norway Sign Cooperative Agreement for the Development of the Archer...

November 5, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

>The Archer truck-mounted howitzer is becoming the focus of expanded defense cooperation between Norway and Sweden. (FMV photo)The Swedish Defence Material Administration (FMV) and its Norwegian equivalent FLO signed a cooperative agreement last week regarding development of the Archer system and acquisition of the sensor/weapon station Protector
Completion of the Rafale Evaluation; Eurofighter Arrives On Thursday

November 5, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

The evaluation trials of the second candidate for the partial replacement of the fleet of Tiger aircraft (TTE) were completed on schedule on Nov. 3
Lockheed Martin Receives $147 Million Contract for Sniper Advanced Targeting Pods

November 4, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Lockheed Martin has received a $147 million contract from the U
DCNS-Designed SYLVER A35 Vertical Launcher Fires First Missile

November 4, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

RUELLE, France --- On 16 October 2008, Thales successfully launched a VT1 missile using a DCNS-designed SYLVER A35 vertical launcher. The test was conducted at the DGA/CELM test range near Biscarosse on Frances south-west coast
Saab and MASS to Offer Integrated EW Data Management Software

November 3, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

Saab Avitronics (Saab) and Mass Consultants (MASS) have entered into a cooperation agreement to offer a fully integrated Electronic Warfare (EW) database and mission data generation tool.>> This new tool will offer customers of Saabs EW equipment the prospect of an affordable, capable and fully independent EW data management system in one seamlessly integrated package
Thales Selected by Royal Norwegian Navy for the Delivery of a Mine...

October 31, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

After signing a contract for the replacement of the hull-mounted sonar of the Oksoy and Alta-class Mine Counter Measure vessels on 30th March 2007, Thales is now selected by the Royal Norwegian Navy for the delivery of the MCM C2 Software package.>> Thales, as Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace's partner for this contract, will deliver a solution allowing the Norwegian Navy to efficiently plan and execute mine countermeasure missions
U.S. General Services Administration Awards $226 Million Task Order to SAIC for...

October 30, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

SAN DIEGO and McLEAN, Va. --- Science Applications International Corporation today announced it has been awarded a task order to provide information technology (IT) support and services to the U
Israel Aerospace Industries Announces Delivery of the 1st Heron UAV to Canada

October 30, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) delivered today the first Heron UAV system to the Canadian Air Force. IAI and MacDonald Dettwiler and Associates Ltd
Contract Signed For Additional Bushmasters

October 30, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

>The latest order brings to 737 the number of Bushmaster armored patrol vehicles ordered by the Australian Army. (Australian DoD photo)The Minister for Defence, the Hon Joel Fitzgibbon MP, today announced that a contract has been signed with Thales Australia for an additional 293 Bushmaster vehicles

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