Omnisys, a wholly owned Brazil-based subsidiary of Thales, has delivered the first consignment of SOTAS intercom systems to equip Brazilian Army Urutu vehicles for missions in Haiti, VBTP-MR Guarani and M113 armoured personnel carriers. "This is an important contract, mainly because it's the result of a national tender in which Thales in the Netherlands has transferred all the necessary technologies to Omnisys in line with the Brazilian government's strategy to develop its national defence industry," says Laurent Mourre, Thales Country Director for Brazil
Led by the Thai Aviation Industries (TAI), Rockwell Collins has completed the Thailand C-130 Avionics Upgrade Programme that has improved the cockpit and avionics on 12 Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) C-130 Hercules aircraft over the last five years. Officials said the upgrade includes new primary flight displays, Flight Management System, autopilot, communication radios, navigation sensors and surveillance systems including weather radar
Bell Helicopter announced the world’s first “super-medium” helicopter, the Bell 525 Relentless, at the 2012 Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas. Designed to offer best-in-class capabilities, it features superior payload and range, cabin and cargo volumes and crew visibility and is capable of carrying up to 16 passengers, the Bell 525 Relentless is designed to support customers in various mission configurations including oil & gas, search & rescue, helicopter emergency medical services and VIP/corporate transport
A new generation of Vehicle Protection Jammer has been developed by Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, which will significantly enhance the protection of military vehicles against attacks by Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices. Series production started in December 2011, after passing extensive field trials
The Boeing Company has received a U.S
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Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract to provide a Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator (CEESIM) system to support maintenance of the U.S
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leading National Security Solutions provider, announced that its Weapon Systems Solutions Division -- Digital Fusion Solutions, Inc
India’s aerospace industry has experienced significant growth over the last five years. Aircraft demand in India is expected to continue its growth momentum, reaching roughly US $24 billion by 2016 with a CAGR of 15% over the next five years