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Statement by AIA President and CEO Marion Blakey Regarding Defense Trade Treaties

September 22, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

ARLINGTON, Va. --- We are very disappointed that Congress has deferred approval of the U
U.S., Czechs Sign Ballistic Defense Treaties

September 22, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

LONDON --- The United States and the Czech Republic signed agreements today that will allow the United States to build a limited ballistic missile defense system to protect Europe from missiles fired from Iran or other rogue nations.>> Defense Secretary Robert M
Finland to Contribute EUR 0.5 mln to EU-Nato Helicopter Fund

September 22, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

The Finnish government said in a statement Friday it would contribute half a million euros this year to a fund established under the auspices of Nato to help train helicopter aircrew and maintain and modernise aircraft in EU countries.>> Most EU member states have signed up to the programme
U.S. Marine Corps Awards Contract to Cubic for Security Cooperation Education and...

September 19, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

SAN DIEGO, CA --- The U.S
Eurocopter opens upgraded Cape Town Service Facility and strongly supports Africa Aerospace...

September 18, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

Eurocopter, the world’s leading supplier of civil, law enforcement, emergency response and utility helicopters, has invested around ZAR 2 million in upgrading its Cape Town-based servicing and maintenance facility, enabling it to support a rapidly expanding Southern African customer base and fleet. The company’s regional subsidiary, Eurocopter Southern Africa (Pty
Rosoboronexport targets upgrade, replacement market in Africa

September 17, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

The Rusian arms export agency, Rosoboronexport, has display in excess of 250 items of arms and materiel at the Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition in South Africa. “Cheap, reliable, and high-quality Russian arms are in demand in the African market at the present time
SCG Topaz to Arrive India for Extended Refit

September 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

Topaz, the frontline patrol ship of the Seychelles Coast Guard proceeded to India on 06 Sep 08 for major repairs and dry-docking. The ship was seen off by representatives of the SCG and the Indian Naval Advisor (Technical)
Boeing to receive $170m Indian Harpoon missile contract

September 11, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

The United States' Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified the US Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of 24 Harpoon Block II missiles as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $170 million
Finland - F-18 Mid-Life Upgrade Program

September 10, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Finland of an F-18 Mid-Life Upgrade Program as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $406 million
Canada to Award C$2 Billion Contracts for Frigate Upgrades

September 8, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

The Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, the Honourable Christian Paradis, and the Minister of National Defence and Minister of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Honourable Peter Gordon MacKay, today announced that the Government of Canada intends to award two long-term contracts totalling approximately $2 billion to Lockheed Martin Canada for the Combat Systems Integration (CSI) Design and Build and In-Service Support elements of the modernization of Canada’s 12 Halifax Class Navy frigates. “The award of these two contracts follows an open, fair and transparent procurement process, and demonstrates how this Government is taking action to...

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