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Rheinmetall wins contract for high-tech infantry system: “Future Soldier – Expanded System”
December 17, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe German government has contracted with Rheinmetall Defence of Düsseldorf to manufacture a preproduction version of the company’s “Future Soldier – Expanded System”, or IdZ-ES. The order represents a major milestone on the path to equipping the Bundeswehr with this state-of-the-art infantry system
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U.S. DOD has awarded $66.5 million contract to URS for MRAP vehicle...
December 10, 2009 @ 12:00 AMURS Corporation today announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Department of Defense to provide acquisition support services to the U.S
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Turkey to buy 14 CH-47F Chinook helicopters from USA of worth $1.2
December 9, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress December 7 of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Turkey of 14 CH-47F CHINOOK Helicopters, as well as associated parts, equipment, training and logistical support for a complete package worth approximately $1.2 billion
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Textron to deliver 39 APC to Colombian Army
December 9, 2009 @ 12:00 AMTextron Marine & Land Systems, an operating unit of Textron Systems, a Textron Inc. company, has been selected by the Colombian Ministry of Defense to produce and deliver 39 Armored Personnel Carriers (APC) for the Colombian Army
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Indian grounds 105 Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircrafts
December 2, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian Air Force (IAF) has grounded the entire fleet of Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft for precautionary checks following crash of one of the jets in Rajasthan. The IAF has sought the help of Russia and the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to investigate the crash near Pokhran in which both the pilots bailed out to safety
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Lockheed Martin delivers 1st production F-35 electro-optical targeting system
December 1, 2009 @ 12:00 AMLockheed Martin has marked successful entry into low rate initial production on the F-35 Lightning II Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS). The first production units have been delivered to Lockheed Martin Aeronautics in Fort Worth, TX, for integration onto the aircraft
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Chad MOD to receive 64 trucks from Renault
November 26, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe Ministry of Defence of Chad has once again chosen Renault Trucks Defense to expand its fleet. The Ministry has confirmed an order of 64 units of fire tender Midlum and Kerax 8x8 and 6x6 equipped with tank and flatbed
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U.S. Army has awarded $60.6 million contract to BAE Systems for work...
November 24, 2009 @ 12:00 AMBAE Systems has been awarded contract modifications from the U.S
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ThalesRaytheonSystems delivers first new AN/TPQ-46B radar to U.S. Marines
November 23, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThalesRaytheonSystems has delivered the first of 21 weapon locating radars to the U.S
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BAE Systems submits bid for $1.7 billion upgradation of British Army Warrior
November 19, 2009 @ 12:00 AMUnited Kingdom. --- British Army Warrior infantry fighting vehicles are set for a major boost in combat effectiveness by 2013 if a BAE Systems bid to upgrade the fleet is successful
Patria Becomes the First Partner Outside the U.S. to Assemble F-35 Jet’s...
Rheinmetall, Space Norway to Collaborate on Space-based Maritime Domain Awareness
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?
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