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Robots, Unmanned Systems To Support ‘Last Mile’ Supplies To Troops

July 15, 2016 @ 11:01 AM

The UK and the US in a joint program will conduct a series of trials of robotics and autonomous systems beginning October next year for the final stage of transportation of supplies to troops in challenging environments. The final transportation stage often dubbed ‘the last mile, can be particularly lengthy and dangerous for those involved – and it is in situations like this that both countries feel robotics can make the process more efficient in terms of cost, time and risk, UK Defence Minister Philip Dunne and US Under Secretary of Defense Frank Kendall said Thursday
Tata, Bell Helicopters Sign Agreement To Develop Helicopter Market In India

July 14, 2016 @ 12:54 PM

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Bell Helicopter have signed an agreement to develop both commercial and government (including military) rotary wing markets in India in the Light Utility and Reconnaissance segments. The scope of this agreement is intended to include potential production and assembly capabilities, certain training and maintenance, repair and overhaul requirements, as well as research and development programs and technology sharing that will grow industrial capabilities and result in innovative solutions, TASL said in a statement Thursday
Technodinamika Opens Aviation Service Center In India

July 13, 2016 @ 09:27 AM

Russias aviation equipment holding Technodinamika has opened Aviation Service Center (ASC) in New Delhi, India, to provide repair as well to supply equipments for Russian aircraft in service with the Indian Air Force. "Technodinamika has opened a representative Aviation Service Center in India and has already reached agreements on long-term contracts for repair with local operators,” Sputnik quoted the companys press service statement
Thales, Elettronica To Cooperate In Electronic Warfare Domain

July 11, 2016 @ 01:25 PM

Thales and Elettronica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint initiatives and pursue growth business opportunities in the Electronic Warfare (EW) segment. "This MoU extends the area of our long-standing business relationship and both companies believe that it represents a fundamental step for growth in Europe and the International Market," said Enzo Benigni, Chairman and CEO of Elettronica SpA
US Navy Tests Innovative Technology To Streamline Aircraft Carrier Landing Process

June 29, 2016 @ 02:25 PM

The US Navy tested a technology innovation that makes landing fixed-wing aircraft aboard an aircraft carrier easier. The Maritime Augmented Guidance with Integrated Controls for Carrier Approach and Recovery Precision Enabling Technologies, or Magic Carpet, is advanced technology designed to streamline the aircraft carrier landing process, which provides improved safety, efficiency and success rates in recovering fixed-wing aircraft on board aircraft carriers, according to the Navy press release
Australian Former Defense Minister Joins Lockheed Martin Board, Backs $17 Billion F-35

June 9, 2016 @ 07:00 AM

Australian former defence minister and Ambassador to the United States Kim Beazley has been appointed to the board of Lockheed Martin Australia. Beazley has backed the countrys decision to buy 72 F-35 fighter jets for $17 billion after joining the board of Lockheed Martin
Paramount Group Unveils New Combat Vehicle At Kazakhstan Defence Expo

June 3, 2016 @ 03:13 PM

Paramount Group today, unveiled a new generation 8x8 Infantry Combat Vehicle, Mbombe 8 at Kazakhstan Defence Expo (KADEX 2016). The Mbombe 8 is at the vanguard of armoured vehicle technologies and has been developed to meet the increasing demand for multi-role, high mobility and mine hardened platforms, and for the changing demands of the global battlefield
Meteor Missile Upgrade For Swedish Gripen C/D Aircraft

May 24, 2016 @ 03:08 PM

Swedish Gripen C/D Fighter Aircraft will be upgraded with the Meteor missile along with a host of other upgrades that constitute the Version 20. In the spring of 2016, all Swedish Gripen C/D aircrafts will be upgraded to Gripen version 20
Russia To Test High-Speed Helicopter Demonstrator In June

May 24, 2016 @ 03:59 AM

Russia will start flight tests of high-speed helicopter demonstrator in June. The next stage of flight tests slated for later this year will see attempts to reach an all-time speed record of 500 km/h
Lockheed Martin To Demo GPS III Satellite Design for US Air Force

May 21, 2016 @ 10:24 AM

Lockheed Martin will demonstrate the value of its flexible GPS III satellite design over the next 26 months, as part of the US Air Force's GPS III Space Vehicles 11+ Production Readiness Feasibility Assessment. On May 5, the Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $5 million contract for Phase 1 of this procurement for future GPS III satellites

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