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Northrop Grumman Introduces Fourth-Generation Sensor For Hawk ADS

March 26, 2013 @ 10:50 AM

Northrop Grumman has launched its Fourth Generation Tracking Adjunct Sensor (4G TAS), the latest upgrade to the company's range of high-resolution electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors for the Hawk air defense system. "With the launch of 4G TAS, Northrop Grumman brings powerful and sustainable new capabilities to operators of the Hawk system," said Jim Mocarski, vice president of airborne tactical sensors at Northrop Grumman
Boeing, Eurofighter Hope To Nab Malaysia’s MRCA Contract

March 25, 2013 @ 05:45 PM

With the verdict on Malaysias its multi-role combat aircraft (MRCA) program expected this year; aircraft makers are rallying for the contract by presenting their jets at this years LIMA. The Malaysian armed forces are replacing their existing fleet of Russian MiG-29 aircraft and have additional plans to phase out its remaining eight operational MiG-29s by 2015
AgustaWestland Involved In Another Helicopter Spec Change Controversy

March 21, 2013 @ 06:59 PM

AgustaWestland which is being accused of changing the specs of its AW109 helicopter to be included in a contract to supply VVIP helicopters in India is being similarly charged in Malta. Its competitor, Eurocopter has charged that AgustaWestland with corruption in a Euro58 million contract for the procurement of up to three helicopters for the Maltese Armed Forces
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March 14, 2013 @ 04:53 PM

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No Decision To Blacklist Finmeccanica, CBI Questions Former Indian Air Chief

March 7, 2013 @ 11:43 AM

India's lead investigation agency the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday questioned former air force chief of staff SP Tyagi in the VVIP-AgustaWestland helicopter bribery scandal. The agency say they are looking into allegations that several officials including Tyagi received kickbacks from AgustaWestlands parent company Finmeccanica to ensure the company wins the helicopter competition
India To Indigenously Develop AWACS Aircraft

March 5, 2013 @ 05:19 PM

As part of its modernization program, India plans to indigenously develop its own Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. India is currently developing AWACS using the Russian IL-76 platform and the Israeli Phalcon Radar, and has three in service
Iraqi Probe Finds Ukraine Delivered Low-Quality APCs

March 1, 2013 @ 02:54 PM

Ukraine has come under fire after a senior Iraqi official accused the country of delivering low-quality armored personnel carriers and breaching the delivery terms of a contract signed in 2009. “A probe into Ukrainian arms deliveries to Iraq revealed corruption with regard to Part 3 of the contract, concerning the sale of 420 armored personnel carriers, of which only about 100 have been delivered to date despite the fact that the contract was ratified several years ago,” Shiwan Muhammad Taha, a member of the Iraqi parliaments security and defense commission, said in an interview with RIA Novosti
Indian Investigation Agency Opens Enquiry Into VVIP Helicopter Scam

February 26, 2013 @ 03:49 PM

Indias ace investigation agency the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) on Monday registered a Preliminary Enquiry against the then Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal (retd) SP Tyagi, his cousins, CEOs of Finmeccanica and its subsidiary AgustaWestland in the procurement of 12AW 101 VVIP/VIP helicopters. According to allegations, middlemen influenced and bribed officials on behalf of Finmeccanica to win the helicopter deal
Middle East, Asia A ‘Safe Port In A Storm’, Says CAE President

February 19, 2013 @ 03:24 PM

With uncertainty over defense spending in the U.S and abroad, defense giants like flight simulator-maker CAE are looking to the Middle East and other countries as a safe haven for growth
Indian Defense Commissions Keep Up With Inflation

February 14, 2013 @ 11:58 AM

Even bribery and money laundering dont seem to have escaped the woes of inflation and rising prices around the world. The bribery scandal involving AgustaWestland and India is a fine example of how kickbacks have been affected by global economic downturn

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