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Lockheed Martin Successfully Tested MK-41 Anti-Ship Missile

June 7, 2013 @ 08:19 AM

Lockheed Martin recently completed MK 41 Vertical Launch System (VLS) testing of a simulated Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM). Four consecutive tests verified that the simulated LRASM can break or "push through" the MK 41 canister's forward cover without causing damage to the composite structure, air data probe or coatings of the missile
U.S. Reveals Israeli Arrow Missile Base Details

June 6, 2013 @ 11:24 AM

The U.S on Monday revealed details of a top-secret Israel Military installation in published bid requests that has left Tel Aviv fuming
Eurocopter Wins Three Year UK Helicopter Support Contract

June 6, 2013 @ 10:32 AM

Eurocopter announced that it will continue maintaining the United Kingdoms military helicopter capabilities after winning a three-year support contract for the fleet of 24 Royal Air Force Puma Mk2 helicopters being upgraded by the company to extend their life, enhance performance, mission capability and operational safety. The contract is valued at approximately 60 million euros, according to the companys statement
VB Enterprise Platform Provides DoD Compliance For Advanced Traceability

June 6, 2013 @ 09:01 AM

Verify Brand has enhanced its advanced serialization, traceability and authentication platform, VB Enterprise, to support asset visibility and supply-chain security for OEMs and government contractors, the company announced. In the age of government-targeted cyber attacks and widespread counterfeit electronics, the ability to trace a supplier and verify the authenticity of critical military products is more important than ever, the statement said
Australia Faces $33 Billion Drop In Military Purchase Plan

June 6, 2013 @ 08:33 AM

Australian federal government is facing a funding shortfall of $33 billion over the next decade, which they planned to use for modernizing the armed forces with new military hardware. The Australian Strategic Policy Institute also says that the government will face a crunch time in three or four years, when it will have to decide whether to pump more money into defence or scale back its ambitions
AgustaWestland Demands Payment From Indian MoD

June 5, 2013 @ 03:08 PM

Facing the threat of cancellation of its Rs 3,600 crore deal for VVIP choppers, AgustaWestland has asked the Indian Government to release its payments, claiming the breach of contract. In a letter written to the ministries of Defence, Finance and External Affairs, the Anglo-Italian firm has said that there were certain 'contractual difficulties' with the Defence Ministry and asked for its payments to be released
Boeing Closer To Be Chosen By Brazil After Biden Visit

June 5, 2013 @ 02:16 PM

Brazil is likely to choose Boeing Co.'s F-18 for the most sought-after jet contract
U.S Planning To Deploy Patriot Missiles In Jordan

June 5, 2013 @ 09:32 AM

The United States recently announced their plans to deploy Patriot missiles and F-16 fighter jets to Jordan for military exercises this month. "These annual exercises (Eager Lion) will increase the preparedness of the Jordanian army
Advantage F-35 As Saab Pulls Out of Canadian Fighter Competition

June 4, 2013 @ 12:47 PM

Perhaps sensing an advantage for Lockheed Martins F-35, Swedens Saab has decided to pull out of Canadas fighter competition. Saab is the first of the five competitors to pull out, which includes Eurofighter Typhoon, Boeing F-18E, Dassault Rafale and the F-35
U.S Lawmakers Urges Cutting Military Contractors Pay

June 4, 2013 @ 08:35 AM

The U.S lawmakers have laid a provision seeking to control the amount corporate executives can make from military contracts in the fiscal 2014 defense spending bill

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