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Finmeccanica CEO Arrested In Connection To India Bribery Case

February 12, 2013 @ 09:35 AM

Finmeccanica Chairman and Chief Executive Giuseppe Orsi was arrested today by the Italian police in connection to a “possible international corruption” involving the sale of 12 VVIP helicopters to India worth $750 million. According to the prosecutor investigating the case, Orsi is being scrutinized for corruption and embezzlement in relation to alleged bribes given to the Indian government
Rockwell Collins, Tata To Pursue IAF’s Software Defined Radio Program

February 7, 2013 @ 06:03 AM

Rockwell Collins and Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division (Tata Power SED) today announced a teaming agreement as part of their pursuit of the Indian Air Force Software Defined Radio program. “Together, our companies provide the expertise to deliver the best-value software defined radio (SDR) solution for the Indian Air Force while offering an unmatched opportunity for technology transfer,” said Ram Prasad, managing director of Rockwell Collins India
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
Israel’s Missile Detection System To Be Enabled By 99 Per Cent

January 18, 2013 @ 12:32 PM

The Israel Air Defense Formations new missile detection system will achieve more precise operations than current systems, enabling 99% incoming missile detection, while minimizing false alarms, according to an official statement. The new system will scan the attack area more precisely, resulting in fewer false alarms interrupting citizens daily life
India Relies On Russian GLONASS GPS For BrahMos Launch

January 11, 2013 @ 09:26 AM

Indias latest test launch of the sea-based BrahMos supersonic cruise missile relied on the Russian GPS-GLONASS technology to guide it to its target. The GLONASS technology was added to the existing doppler-inertial platform, allowing the missile to be updated with advanced satellite navigation systems from Russia's Kh-555 and Kh-101 strategic long-range cruise missiles
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
UAE Takes Double Delivery Of Warships, Patrol Vessels

January 11, 2013 @ 07:16 AM

The UAE took delivery of two naval warships, the Abu Dhabi Class corvette and the ‘ghantut patrol vessel, in a ceremony held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Muggiano ,La Spezia on Jan 8, 2013. Both vessels have proven safety and flexibility in carrying out various missions including air, land and sea defence and surveillance and threat repulsion in national and international waters
First Success For Airbus Military In India

January 9, 2013 @ 11:43 AM

The Indian Ministry of Defense has selected Airbus Military to supply its A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport to the Indian Air Force. Airbus won the competition after a lengthy and thorough selection process including the completion of extensive flight demonstrations in India by the A330 MRTT during which the aircraft refueled multiple types of IAF fighters and operated from the high-altitude IAF base at Leh
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”
Pilot Disregarded Safety Warning In Sukhoi Superjet Indonesia Crash

December 19, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

The Indonesian National Transportation Safety Committee has blamed pilot error in the Sukhoi RRJ-95B aircraft crash that killed 45 people in May. The investigation concluded that the crew was not aware of the mountainous area surrounding the flight path due to various factors resulting in disregarding the Terrain Awareness Warning System (TAWS) warning

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