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Honeywell Under Investigation For Using Chinese Sensors, Magnets on F-35

January 14, 2014 @ 09:11 AM

The US Department of Justice has launched an investigation into Honeywells export and import procedures after it was found that the firm used Chinese parts on the F-35 aircraft. Besides using $2 magnets on the aircrafts radar system, landing gears and other hardware, Honeywell also used simple thermal sensors that were made in China in 2009 and 2010
India Demand $367 Million Repayment From AgustaWestland

January 10, 2014 @ 04:37 PM

The Indian government is seeking repayments worth some $367 million from the troubled Italian firm AgustaWestland over a scrapped helicopter deal. India last week cancelled a $770 million deal with AgustaWestland for 12 AW101 helicopters over what it termed a breach of integrity relating to alleged corruption
New Turkish Assault Vessel May Cost Over $800 Million: Report

January 7, 2014 @ 08:54 AM

Turkey may have to shell out over $800 million to acquire a new amphibious assault vessel, according to Hurriyet Daily. “This is definitely going to be one of the biggest ever price tags for any naval program for a single platform,” an official was quoted as saying
Honduras To Buy Three Israeli Radars Worth $30 Million

January 6, 2014 @ 01:23 PM

The Honduran Ministry of Defense has confirmed the purchase of three radars from Israel, in a deal estimated at $30 million and will be paid through a 10-year loan. The new systems will be used to monitoring drug trafficking operations and organized crime throughout the country
Indian Military Helicopter Procurement Costs To Rise Following AgustaWestland Contract Termination

January 6, 2014 @ 11:12 AM

As the possibility of blacklisting by the Indian government looms over AgustaWestland following the termination of the VVIP helicopter deal, its participation in various other military tenders worth an estimated $3.5 billion also hang in the balance
Russian Helicopters Unveil New Rotary-Wing UAVs

December 26, 2013 @ 02:43 PM

Russian Helicopters has demonstrated future rotary-wing unmanned air vehicle system to the countrys Airborne Forces (VDV), the company official was quoted as saying by RIA Novosti. “The holding is developing future rotor-wing systems suitable for the airborne forces, infantry and other units,” Russian Helicopters general director Alexander Mikheyev said
Canadian CCV Project Cancelled, Nexter Claim Compensation

December 23, 2013 @ 07:54 AM

The Canadian Department of National Defence announced on 20 December the cancellation of its controversial $1.8 billion (C$2 billion) Close Combat Vehicle (CCV) project to acquire infantry fighting vehicles
Iran Unveil New Long-Range Radar System

December 20, 2013 @ 09:27 AM

The Iranian Air Defense Force has unveiled a new indigenously manufactured long-range radar system, Arash, with a high target detection capability during a ceremony in Tehran. Khatam ol-Anbia Air Defense Base brigadier general Farzad Esmayeeli was quoted by Fars News Agency as saying that the newly developed system will enhance the country's radar power in VHF, UHF and HF bands, while making its integrated radar network more powerful in any possible electronic war
Fifth Generation Russian Attack Helicopter To Be Developed By 2017

December 20, 2013 @ 09:08 AM

Russia is planning to test a prototype of a fifth-generation attack helicopter by 2017, a defense industry official was quoted as saying by RIA Novosti. The Mi-28NM, a modernized version of the Mi-28N Night Hunter attack helicopter that is being upgraded to standards of a fifth-generation aircraft, has been in development since 2008
Norway To Buy AW101 Helicopters Worth $732 Million

December 18, 2013 @ 03:15 PM

AgustaWestland has won a contract for the delivery of 16 new AW101 search and rescue helicopters to Norway, with the official agreement worth $732 Million to be signed on 19th November. The contract will provide a significant strengthening of the public search and rescue service and ensure emergency readiness throughout the country

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