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Flight control computer facility for LCA Aircraft project inaugurated at BEL
February 3, 2010 @ 12:00 AMIndia’s Light Combat Aircraft(LCA) program took off towards early completion following the inauguration of a facility to manufacture the Digital Flight Control Computer (DFCC) for the LCA(Tejas), at Bharat Electronics’ (BEL)'s Bangalore Complex by Indian defence minister A. K
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MBDA to launch SIMBAD-RC air defence system at Singapore Airshow
February 2, 2010 @ 12:00 AMThe international launch of SIMBAD-RC, the latest addition to MBDA’s range of naval air defence systems, will take place at the Singapore Air Show. SIMBAD-RC is a remote-controlled, short-range anti-air self defence system providing a highly effective capability against a comprehensive range of threats from combat aircraft and anti-ship missiles to small surface threats such as FIACs
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IAF orders 750 DRDO developed Akash SAMs
February 2, 2010 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian Air Force (IAF) has ordered an additional 750 Akash medium-range surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) comprsing six squadrons from Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) at a cost of $925 million, Indian defence minister AK Antony announced today. "A decision to place this fresh order with BEL was taken after the IAF expressed satisfaction with the performance of the Akash missiles that are deployed in two squadrons," defence minister AK Antony said
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Northrop Grumman showcases global security capabilities at Singapore Air Show 2010
January 30, 2010 @ 12:00 AMNorthrop Grumman Corporation will highlight a wide range of its global security capabilities and programmes at the Singapore Air Show including airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) systems, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), fire control radars and infrared countermeasures. The air show is Asia's largest aerospace and defence event and one of the world's top three air shows
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Lockheed wins $45 million contract for UAE Patriot-3 missiles
January 27, 2010 @ 12:00 AMLockheed Martin Corp, Missiles and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, Texas, was awarded on Jan. 22, 2010 a $44,875,596 firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee for PATRIOT Advanced Capability – 3 (PAC-3)
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FN Herstal wins contract from South Korea for K0-1 program
January 27, 2010 @ 12:00 AMFN Herstal, a world leader in small arms manufacture, is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded a contract by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) for K0-1 program including the supply of axially mounted HMP250 pods. FN Herstal's HMP250 features a
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India likely to buy 145 M777 lightweight howitzers worth $647 million from
January 27, 2010 @ 12:00 AMThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Jan. 22 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of 145 M777 155mm Light-Weight Towed Howitzers with Laser Inertial Artillery Pointing Systems (LINAPS) and associated parts, equipment, training and logistical support for a complete package worth approximately $647 million
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UAE Navy to receive naval systems from Finmeccanica
January 27, 2010 @ 12:00 AMFinmeccanica has been awarded a contract to supply naval systems to be fitted onto the two new stealth patrol vessels known as "Falaj 2", which have been ordered to Fincantieri by the United Arab Emirates navy. Specifically, SELEX Sistemi Integrati has been chosen to supply naval systems and to integrate the combat system
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AgustaWestland to deliver AW119Ke helicoptor to Finland
January 22, 2010 @ 12:00 AMAgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Finnish Border Guard has ordered a fourth AW119Ke single-engine helicopter. The Finnish Border Guard chose the AW119Ke in 2008 to sustain its fleet modernization and enhancement programme
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British Army to buy more than 400 semi-automatic rifles for use in
January 19, 2010 @ 12:00 AMA new rifle is being bought for troops in Afghanistan that will improve the long-range firepower available on the front line, the Ministry of Defence announced today. The Sharpshooter rifle will fire a 7
French Rafale Jet Gets Anti-Drone Capability with New 68mm Laser-guided Rocket
Will Project Freyja, the European Anti-Missile System for Ukraine Take Off?
U.S. Resumes Naval Blockade Against Iran, Attacks its Facilities in Hormuz, Coastal...
Ukrainian Plot to Attack Moscow-based Defense Enterprise with 35 FPV Drones Foiled
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
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...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
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