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Indonesia, Timor Leste Sign Cooperation Agreement On Defense

February 3, 2016 @ 07:42 AM

The governments of Indonesia and Timor Leste have signed an agreement to establish cooperation in the field of defense, in particular, education and training. The agreement was reached during Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudus visit to the Port of Dili, East Timor on Monday, where he was reviewing the Indonesian Health Care Mission on the Floating Hospital, Antara reported Tuesday
Japanese Firm Wants To Set Up Plant In India for US-2 Amphibious...

February 2, 2016 @ 09:01 AM

Japan's ShinMaywa Industries has offered to set up a plant in India for US-2 amphibious aircraft to cater to international demands, according to PTI report. The move comes as the Indian Navy plans to procure six such aircraft, under a government to government deal, between 2017 and 2022
Rolls Royce Wins US Navy Contract For KC-130J Propulsion Systems Support

February 2, 2016 @ 07:50 AM

Rolls Royce has won a contract worth $64 million from the US Navy to support KC-130J aircraft propulsion systems. “Rolls Royce will provide performance based logistics supplies, services, and related support for KC-130J aircraft propulsion systems, including the AE2100D3 turboprop engine and the R391 propeller system, quick engine change kit, and associated propulsion components,” the US Department of Defense announced Monday
Are Countries Buying Israeli Drones Vulnerable To UK, US Spying?

February 1, 2016 @ 11:56 AM

The recent revelation by former NSA contractor and Whistle-blower, Edward Snowden on UK assisting US National Security Agency in Spying Israeli drones shows the ease with which the program ‘Anarchist was carried out. This makes the nations who have bought or are in the process of buying Israeli attack drones vulnerable to spying from the US and the UK
Israel Encrypted Drone Data Following UK Spying

February 1, 2016 @ 10:00 AM

Israel appears to have increased encryption across its drone fleet following spying by the UK as part of a US National Security Agency (NSA) led snooping program using a method similar to that used to protect the signals of subscriber-only TV channels. Israel also expanded encryption or scrambling of the feeds grabbed by UK's intelligence analysts based in the Greek Troodos mountains, showing up like the black-and-white snow on a TV screen
Israeli Drones Over Gaza Hacked By US, UK Intelligence

January 29, 2016 @ 01:36 PM

The US and UK intelligence secretly tapped into electronic feeds – including video – from Israels military drones and jet fighters to monitor military operations in Gaza. Former NSA contractor Edward Snowden has released a material which revealed that UK and US intelligence officials have been regularly accessing Israeli cockpit cameras even in the midst of operations in Gaza and Lebanon
Sri Lanka To Get Two Offshore Patrol Vessels From India In 2017

January 29, 2016 @ 01:11 PM

India will be selling two Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) to Sri Lanka in 2017. “The first will be delivered in February 2017 and the second at the end of that year
US Navy Commander Received Lady Gaga Concert Tickets In Exchange For Classified...

January 29, 2016 @ 12:18 PM

A US Navy Commander has pleaded guilty of passing on classified information in exchange for paid travel, prostitutes and Lady Gaga concert tickets from a Malaysian defense contractor. “Commander Michael Vannak Khem Misiewicz is charged with conspiracy to commit bribery and bribery of a public official from his involvement in a scandal surrounding a contractor who serviced ships in the Navys Pacific fleet,” Reuters reported Friday
Russia, US Video-Conference Syrian Ops Flight Safety

January 29, 2016 @ 12:03 PM

The US and Russia held a video conference to discuss implementation of a Memorandum of Understanding on flight safety over Syrian airspace. The video call was co-chaired by US Assistant Secretary (Acting) of Defense for International Security Affairs, Elissa Slotkin and Joint Staff Director for Strategic Plans and Policy Kenneth Mckenzie with their counterparts in Russian Defense Ministry, Pentagon spokesperson Peter Cook said in a statement Thursday
IGOV To Modify USAF High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles

January 29, 2016 @ 07:11 AM

IGOV Technologies Inc has won a $52 million contract from the US Air Force to modify M1145 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs). Contractor will modify HMMWVs to provide Tactical Air Party users with embedded software and systems for critical voice, data, and video communications

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