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Brazil, Russia To Discuss Possible Sale Of Pantsir-S Gun-Missile System

February 4, 2013 @ 10:18 AM

The Russian Ministry of Defense Sunday announced that its Brazilian counterpart intends to discuss the purchase of air defense systems during talks with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev later this month. "We are interested in acquiring three batteries of Pantsir-S1 missiles and two batteries of Igla missiles," General Jose Carlos De Nardi, head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Brazilian Armed Forces, confirmed in a statement
Lockheed Martin Wins $197M GMLRS Rocket Production Contract From U.S. Army

February 4, 2013 @ 08:28 AM

Lockheed Martin was awarded a $197 million contract for the U.S
Textron-led Team Announces TAPV CAD Contract To Enhance Field Defense

February 4, 2013 @ 07:45 AM

Textron, Rheinmetall and Kongsberg Protech have announced a $100 million contract for KPS Canadas work on the Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle or TAPV project, in a statement issued January 28. The sub-contract is part of the $205 million Textron and Rheinmetall CAD contract that was announced earlier in October 2012
Raytheon To Supply SeaSparrow Missiles To Royal Thai Navy

January 17, 2013 @ 07:38 AM

The Royal Thai Navy will purchase nine Evolved SeaSparrow Missiles for its two Naresuan frigates currently undergoing overhauls and upgrades.The Royal Thai ESSMs will be fired from an MK 41 eight-cell vertical launch system using an MK 25 Quad Pack canister
Lockheed Martin Wins $755 Million Contract From U.S For Supply Of PAC-3...

January 12, 2013 @ 11:26 AM

Lockheed Martin was awarded a $755 million contract by the U.S
Upgraded Ghostrider Aircraft Set To Be This Decade’s Most Fearsome Weapons System...

January 11, 2013 @ 07:41 AM

The evolution of this decade's most fearsome weapon was initiated with the delivery of the MC-130J Combat Shadow II by Eglin Air Force Base. About 37 MC-130Js will be upgraded to the AC-130J Ghostrider, as part of the $2
Faulty Parts In Russian Nuclear Powered Submarine Affecting Readiness, Says India

December 26, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

The Indian Navy has requested Russia to substitute faulty parts on the leased nuclear-powered submarine, Nerpa, as they affect its operational readiness, according to local news reports. The Times of India, citing sources, reported that certain components needed replacement without going into specifics but added that they “were critical for the operations of the submarine”
India Successfully Flight Tests Astra Missile

December 24, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight tested the Astra ‘Air to Air’ guided missile on Sunday. The missile fired from the ground based launcher successfully intercepted the target in mid-air
Rheinmetall’s HEL Technology Successfully Tested

December 19, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

Rheinmetall has successfully tested its new 50kW high-energy weapon technology demonstrator. The test encompassed the entire operational sequence from target detection and tracking to target engagement
Russia To Export Ka-62 Helicopters To Brazil

December 18, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

Russian Helicopters, subsidiary of state defence holding Oboronprom, has signed its first export contract for the medium multirole Ka-62 with Brazilian Atlas Táxi Aéreo. Seven Ka-62s are scheduled for delivery within the period of first quarter 2015 to first quarter 2016

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