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MBDA Partners With Safran For MMP Missile System

November 8, 2017 @ 11:11 AM

French firm MBDA has entered into global strategic partnership with Safran Australia as part of its bid for the Missile Moyen Portee (MMP) system anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) component being offered for the Australian Armys LAND 400 Ph 2 Combat Reconnaissance Vehicle (CRV) programme. According to the press release, Safran Electronics & Defense will play a key role in response to the Commonwealth of Australias Defence Industry Policy Statement to support the development of Australian sovereign industrial and strategic capability
Israeli Rafael Offers Trophy Countermeasures, Spike Missiles to Australia

November 8, 2017 @ 08:38 AM

Israels Rafael Advanced Defense Systems is offering its Trophy Active Protection System and Spike missiles for Australias LAND 400 armored vehicles program and plans to open a local company in the country. “In order to meet the anticipated demand, Rafael will be opening a local company in Australia to jointly produce the SPIKE missiles with Australias Varley and will be purchasing metal for various system from Australia's Bisalloy Steel Group,” the company announced on Monday
Houthi Rebels Threaten To Shoot Down Saudi Vessels With New 'Underwater' Torpedo

November 7, 2017 @ 02:56 PM

Yemen's Houthi forces have threatened to shoot down Saudi vessels found anywhere near Red Sea ports controlled by the Yemeni rebels with the newly launched 'underwater' torpedo missiles. The torpedo, nicknamed Al-Manbab, is reportedly capable of hitting enemy ships from far away, although the exact firing reach remains unknown, Almasdar News reports Tuesday
Russia to Deliver Two Mi-17V-5 Helicopters to Thailand

November 7, 2017 @ 12:57 PM

Russia has signed a contract in September this year to deliver two Mil Mi-17V-5 helicopters to Thailand. "A contract was signed in September 2017 on the delivery of two Mi-17V-5 helicopters in the interests of the Royal Thai Army
India's BEL Displays L70 Artillery Gun at D & S, Bangkok

November 7, 2017 @ 09:53 AM

India's Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is displaying its L70 artillery gun at the Defence and Security 2017 exhibition in Bangkok. The gun has been designed and developed for the Indian Army
US Navy to Procure 12 Columbia-class Nuclear Subs Costing $7.2B Apiece

November 7, 2017 @ 06:59 AM

The US Navy plans to procure 12 Columbia-class nuclear submarines costing an approximate $7.2 billion a piece to replace its fleet of Ohio-class ballistic missile vessels as part of the Defense Departments plan to modernize US nuclear triad
Star Wars Closer to Reality with Lockheed’s Tactical Fighter Laser Program

November 7, 2017 @ 04:03 AM

In a project intended to realize the ‘Star Wars dream of fighter jets spewing laser beams at enemy jets, the US Air Force Research Lab has awarded Lockheed Martin a contract to design, develop and produce a high-power fiber laser to be fired from tactical fighter jets. The $26
South Korea Live-fires Cheongung Anti-Aircraft Missiles

November 3, 2017 @ 02:16 PM

South Korea conducted trials of two Cheongung anti-aircraft guided missiles and hit a mock target in its first live-fire mission since the homegrown missile was deployed. The Cheongung medium-range surface-to-air missile (KM-SAM) was among the weapons systems mobilized for a firing contest hosted by the Air Defense Artillery Command
Oshkosh Defence Awarded Contract for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicles

November 2, 2017 @ 05:11 PM

The US Marine Corps has awarded Oshkosh Defence an over $19 million contract for an additional 31 P-19R Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicles. Oshkosh began delivering the first P-19Rs in June of 2017 and in total, Oshkosh has received orders for 160 P-19R vehicles for deliveries through 2019
Cohort SEA’s Torpedo Launcher Systems for Thai, Philippines & Malaysian Navies

November 2, 2017 @ 07:44 AM

UK based Cohort SEA has recently won an order to provide Torpedo Launcher Systems (TLS) for two new frigates of the Philippines Navy and is providing TLS and weapons handling systems for Combatant Ships under construction for Malaysia. This follows the supply of a TLS for the Royal Thai Navys latest frigate, which was built by DSME in South Korea

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