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Swiss Air Force Gets Modernized Super Puma Helicopters
April 3, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe first two modernized Super Puma helicopter were handed over to the Swiss Air Force today. The transport aircraft is well-proven and is currently undergoing a major modernization program to upgrade its electronics, which date back to the 1980s, to a level comparable to the Cougar transport helicopter also operated by the Air Force
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BEL To Begin Testing of Homegrown Software Defined Radios in June
March 12, 2012 @ 12:00 AMBharat Electronics Ltd is expected to begin testing of its homegrown Software Defined Radios (SDR) within the next 3-4 months, according to Anil Kumar, Chairman and Managing Director, BEL told Defenseworld.net in an exclusive interview
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U.S. Army Awards $23 Million LTLM Contract to BAE Systems
February 27, 2012 @ 12:00 AMBAE Systems has won a $23 million contract to provide lightweight handheld Laser Target Locator Modules (LTLM) for the U.S
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Merkava Marks 33 Years In Service
February 21, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe Merkava considered to be one of the best tanks in the world is celebrating 33 years in Service with the Israeli Defense Force. The IDF in 1960 began planning for the Merkava but had to abandon it due to political reasons in the country
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Brazil Gets First Batch Of SOTAS Intercom Systems
February 17, 2012 @ 12:00 AMOmnisys, 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
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Thai Royal Air Force To Get Upgraded C-130s From Rockwell Collins
February 13, 2012 @ 12:00 AMLed 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
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World’s First ‘Super-Medium’ Helicopter unveiled By Bell
February 13, 2012 @ 12:00 AMBell 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
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Cassidian Introduces Latest In Vehicle Protection Jammers
January 30, 2012 @ 12:00 AMA 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
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Boeing Awarded $370M Contract for Chinook Helicopters from US Army
January 12, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe Boeing Company has received a U.S
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EADS North America Awarded $212M Contract for Helicopters from US DOD
January 11, 2012 @ 12:00 AMLakota program remains on budget and schedule as it enters its seventh program year. 7 The U
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One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
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European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles