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Rheinmetall Wins Follow-up Order From Brazil For Fieldguard 3 Measurement System

May 17, 2019 @ 10:35 AM

The Düsseldorf-based high-tech group Rheinmetall with its Swiss subsidiary Rheinmetall Air Defence has won an order for additional Fieldguard 3 military measurement systems, from an unspecified Brazilian defence contractor. Fieldguard is an active fire control system whose special sensors enable it to measure the trajectory of projectiles, thus assuring maximum precision when engaging targets
Russia Launches Serial Production of New APR-3M Anti-submarine Warfare Missile

May 14, 2019 @ 08:10 AM

Russias newly developed APR-3M air-launched anti-submarine warfare missile has completed trials and will soon enter into serial production. "The APR-3M has passed through all its trials, and we have mastered the serial manufacturing of the weapon
European Shipbuilders Form Alliance to Harmonize Big Data Management

April 19, 2019 @ 10:45 AM

In order to meet the digitalisation challenges of a diverse audience of stakeholders, in a robust, secure and cost-effective way, EUROYARDS members (Chantiers de lAtlantique, Damen Shipyards Group, Fincantieri, Lürssen, Meyer Werft, Naval Group and Navantia) joined forces to harmonise data management solutions and standards. This ambitious project will seek for the full cooperation and engagement of all maritime stakeholders, including shipowners, shipbuilders, suppliers and classification societies, and it is supported by SEA Europe, the Shipyards and Maritime Equipment Association, according to a Damen Shipyards release
Russian Mi-26T2V Helicopter Completes Preliminary Flight tests

April 4, 2019 @ 11:48 AM

Russian Helicopters completed preliminary flight tests of worlds largest helicopter- the Mi-26T2V. The upgraded heavy Mi-26T2V helicopter designed in the interests of the Ministry of Defense made its first flight in August 2018
Four Netherlands Frigates To Be Equipped With AESA-Type Radar

March 25, 2019 @ 08:27 AM

Four frigates of the De Zeven Provinciën-class belonging to the Royal Netherlands Navy will get Thales SMART-L Multi Mission Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA)-type of radars. The lead ship of the class HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën has already been equipped with the radar that will provide the ship with air and missile defense capability
Rheinmetall Offers Lynx IFV for Australian Army’s Land 400 Phase 3 Tender

March 8, 2019 @ 01:22 PM

Rheinmetall has offered submitted the Lynx Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) with the Lance turret, Lynx Manouevre Support Vehicle (MSV) in response to the Australian Armys Land 400 Phase 3 - Mounted Close Combat Capability Request For Tender (RFT). The Lynx IFV and the Lynx MSV have been designed and tested to meet the demanding requirements of the Australian Army, NATO and NATO allies, the company said in a statement Friday
Airbus to Power H135 helicopter By Pratt & Whitney Engine for US...

March 7, 2019 @ 07:40 AM

Airbus helicopters selected Pratt & Whitney PW206B3 engine to power the H135 light utility helicopter at the ongoing Heli-Expo 2019 in Georgia, USA for US Navy trainer replacement proposal. The H135 aircraft is IFR certified by the Federal Aviation Administration
China Hikes 2019 Defense Budget by 7.5 Percent to $177.5 Billion

March 5, 2019 @ 09:54 AM

China has announced an increase of 7.5 percent from 2018 in its defense budget for 2019
Airbus Unveils New Version of H-145 Chopper at Atlanta’s Heli-Expo 2019

March 5, 2019 @ 08:57 AM

Airbus Helicopters has unveiled a new version of its H-145 twin-engine light utility helicopter at the ongoing Heli-Expo 2019 in Atlanta, USA. The latest upgrade to the chopper involves incorporating five-bladed rotor to the H-145
Upgraded Eurofighter Delivered to Spanish Air Force

March 4, 2019 @ 01:19 PM

Airbus has delivered the first upgraded Tranche 1 Eurofighter to the Spanish Air Force. The upgrade was carried out at Airbus facilities in Getafe and involved the introduction of hardware modifications which support the Operational Flight Program 02 (OFP-02) developed by the Armament and Experimental Logistics Centre (CLAEX), Eurofighter said in a statement last week

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