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India's L&T To Purchase Ukrainian Anti-Aircraft Vehicles

February 11, 2014 @ 12:36 PM

India-based Larsen & Toubro has signed a contract with Ukrainian defense conglomerate Ukroboronprom to buy up to 138 anti-aircraft vehicles. According to the statement issued by Ukroboronprom, one anti-aircraft gun and one command vehicle will be sent to the company for evaluation, and the company will then have the right to purchase up to 138 of the systems under the contract
Iran Successfully Tests Two Missiles

February 11, 2014 @ 09:41 AM

Iran is reported to have successfully tested two ballistic missiles yesterday, which has long been a source of concern for Western nations, according to IRNA news agency. "The new generation of ballistic missile with a fragmentation warhead, and a Bina laser-guided surface-to-surface and air-to-surface missile, have been successfully tested," Defence Minister Hossein Dehgan said
New C-130J Variants To Be Built In Strike And Civilian Capability

February 11, 2014 @ 09:19 AM

Lockheed Martins workhorse, the C-130J Super Hercules, is all set for a design update that will now cater to civilian customers as well as being a strike-enabled variant. Earlier this month, Lockheed Martin revealed that it has recently submitted a Program Notification Letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), 2014, for a type design update for its Model L-382J airplane, a civil-certified variant of the proven C-130J Super Hercules to be marketed as the LM-100J
S. Korea Orders Maverick Missiles Worth $31 Million

February 11, 2014 @ 08:58 AM

Raytheon Company has won a $31 million contract from the Republic of Korea Air Force for additional AGM-65G-2 Maverick missiles. "These new Mavericks will provide the Republic of Korea Air Force with additional firepower and will add to South Korea'sexisting inventory," said Jack Roosa, Raytheon Missile Systems Maverick program director
Sagem To Equip French Navy Vessels With New Optronic Systems

February 10, 2014 @ 01:21 PM

Sagem (Safran) has won a contract to supply new-generation electro-optical multifunction system (EOMS-NG) for the French Navy's Horizon-class anti-air warfare (AAW) vessels and Cassard-class anti-aircraft ships. Under the contract, Sagem will upgrade the optronic systems installed aboard the Navy's four vessels, including two Horizon-class and two Cassard-class vessels
Weapons-Makers To Introduce New Advanced Technology At Singapore Air Show 2014

February 10, 2014 @ 01:16 PM

The Singapore Air Show, touted to be its largest edition, will play host to the latest high-tech defense solutions the industry has to offer. Among them will be Rafael Advanced Defense Systems which will unveil a new laser-defense system that will be capable of shooting down short-range rockets and mortar fire
USAF Tests New AC-130J Ghostrider Prototype

February 10, 2014 @ 11:12 AM

The US Air Force last week tested the newly created AC-130J Ghostrider, after a year of rigorous modification maintenance carried out at its Eglin Base. The MC-130J mobility aircraft, which arrived at the base in early January 2013, was being modified to make a C-130 prototype, having the flying proficiencies of the MC-130J and the combat capabilities of an AC-130
Tata Motors Unveil New Combat Vehicles At Defexpo 2014

February 8, 2014 @ 11:53 AM

Tata Motors has unveiled two new combat vehicles at the DEFEXPO 2014, currently taking place in New Delhi, India. The company has showcased the Kestrel, a wheeled armoured vehicle and the LAMV (Light Armoured High Mobility Vehicle) recon vehicle
Axis Launch Bird Detection and Monitoring Radar Systems At Defexpo 2014

February 8, 2014 @ 06:19 AM

Axis Aerospace & Technologies Ltd (AAT) launched their first ever Bird Detection & Monitoring Radar System (BDMRS) at the Defexpo 2014, developed to address the bird menace faced by aircrafts both civil and military. Bird hits are the most menacing hazards faced by aircrafts globally
BrahMos Missile Tested In Salvo Mode

February 7, 2014 @ 01:36 PM

The Indian Navy has successfully conducted a test-firing of the Brahmos supersonic cruise missile, in salvo mode, from Talwar-class ship INS Trikand (F51). Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) official was quoted as saying by the Press Trust of India (PTI), "For the first time, the Brahmos cruise missile was fired in salvo mode from the Russian-built warship off the coast of Karnataka with an interval of three seconds off the coast of Goa

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