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Human Rights, Counter Terrorism TO Guide US Arms Export Policy
January 17, 2014 @ 01:37 PMThe United States has announced the update of the U.S
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Selex ES Promote Kronos Multipurpose AESA Radars At Bahrain Airshow
January 16, 2014 @ 11:18 AMSelex ES is showcasing a range of ISTAR, air defence, naval and homeland security systems, with a particular focus on its complete family of Kronos multipurpose AESA radars at Bahrain International Air Show 2014. “The whole Gulf region is strategic for Selex ES and Bahrain in particular has a number of requirements for sophisticated defence-electronic equipment that we are perfectly positioned to meet” said Selex ESs regional marketing manager for Bahrain, Luca Gennaretti
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Spanish Army Receive Two EC135 Helicopters
January 16, 2014 @ 08:00 AMAirbus Helicopters has delivered the first two EC135 helicopters to the Spanish Army Airmobile Force (FAMET) early this week, under a contract signed for eight in total on December 27, 2013. The contract also includes a logistics package that will support fleet sustainability in the coming years
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Oshkosh Define Next-Generation Capabilities For Canadian MSVS Bid
January 9, 2014 @ 11:01 AMOshkosh Defense has proposed a request offering a high performance, low risk solution to meet the Canadian Department of National Defences (DND) mission requirements to advance its logistics vehicle fleet under the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) project. “Working closely with our Canadian industry partners and a growing network of Canadian suppliers, our Oshkosh MSVS SMP offering provides superior vehicle performance, sustainment across six continents, and ultimately, the best overall value for Canada,” said John Urias, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president of Oshkosh Defense
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USAF Receive Five F-22 Raptors
January 8, 2014 @ 03:46 PMThe US Air Force received the first five of 24 F-22 Raptors, which are now a part of the 95th Fighter Squadron, reactivated in October 2013. "We have been talking about the arrival of this mission for a few years," said Lt
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Indian Defense Procurement Moves Forward Despite Delays With Some Contracts
January 8, 2014 @ 10:26 AMWith the cancellation of the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter deal and delays in acquiring the medium multi role combat aircraft (MMRCA) from Dassault, the Indian defense establishment is reeling under concerns that important projects maybe be further delayed. However, despite delays, India has reached major milestones with the indigenous supersonic fighter aircraft LCA-Tejas achieving its Initial Operation Clearance and the army taking delivery of its first indigenous helicopter, the Rudra ALH from HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd) in 2013
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EADS Rebranded As AIRBUS Group
January 2, 2014 @ 12:15 PMThe EADS group has been rebranded as “Airbus Group”, uniting all its activities under a single and strong brand with two of its three divisions renamed as well. The group is home to Airbus, focussing on commercial aircraft activities; Airbus Defence and Space, integrating the Groups defence and space activities from Cassidian, Astrium, and Airbus Military; and Airbus Helicopters, comprising all commercial and military helicopter activities
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LCA Tejas Achieve IOC II Clearance
December 20, 2013 @ 03:59 PMIndia's indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Tejas today received the initial operational clearance (IOC II) at a ceremony in Bengaluru. The LCA is designed to ultimately replace the MiG 21 fleet of IAF
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Peru To Buy C-27J Spartan Airlifters Worth 100 million Euro
December 19, 2013 @ 03:26 PMAlenia Aermacchi has signed a contract with the Peruvian Ministry of Defense to supply two C-27J Spartan tactical airlifters. The contract has a value of around 100 million euro inclusive of a substantial logistic support package, technical assistance, training for pilots, crew and ground engineers and a set of special equipment that have been chosen by the customer
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Lockheed Martin Launch New LCS Milwaukee
December 19, 2013 @ 05:15 AMLockheed Martin today launched fifth Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Milwaukee at the Marinette Marine Corporation shipyard. "It is a true privilege to serve as the sponsor for this ship as she begins her journey of service and commitment to our powerful Fleet," said Mrs
Netherlands Becomes Launch Customer for Pilatus PC-7 MKX Trainers
KNDS, Safran to Develop Land Robotics for France
U.S. Approves $7.41B Sale of Missiles, Smart Bombs to Israel
Argentina, Paraguay Sign Pact to Boost Border Security, Combat Transnational Crime
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U