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New rules for European defense and security market
August 26, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe new Directive 2009/81/EC on defence and security procurement entered into force on 21 August 2009. The Directive will be the cornerstone of a truly European Defence Market supporting the development of the European defence-related supplier base
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Portugal has awarded $36 million contract to Indra for surveillance system...
August 10, 2009 @ 12:00 AMPortugal’s Ministry of State and Internal Administration awarded Indra the development and the startup of the command and control surveillance system of the Portuguese coast. The EUR 25
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US Army has awarded $86 million contract to ATK for LW30mm...
August 4, 2009 @ 12:00 AMAlliant Techsystems has been awarded an $86 million, base with option, contract to provide lightweight (LW) 30mm M789 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) tactical ammunition for the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter. The U
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India to spend $600 million on internal security
July 10, 2009 @ 12:00 AMIndia will spend over $600 million this fiscal on paramilitary forces modernization and on strengthening border security. Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee announced this as part of his budget proposals for the current financial year ending March 2010
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Pakistan receives four Mi-17 helicopters from US for anti-Taliban ops
June 12, 2009 @ 12:00 AMUS Embassy officials, in Islamabad, announced today that The United States delivered four Mi-17 cargo helicopters to the Pakistani army yesterday to support Pakistan’s counterinsurgency as well as humanitarian efforts. The United States is in the process of identifying additional Mi-17s that may be made available to Pakistan in the future, officials said
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CAE awarded military contracts valued at more than C$80 million
June 10, 2009 @ 12:00 AMCAE today announced a series of military contracts valued at more than C$80 million. Key customers include the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, United States Navy and other global militaries
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Raytheon wins $217 million contract for volume search radar
June 9, 2009 @ 12:00 AMRaytheon Company was awarded a $217 million U.S
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Indian Surya Kiran, Sarang aerobatic teams to perform at LIMA 2009
June 8, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian Surya Kiran aircraft and the Sarang helicopter team will present an aerobatics display at the LIMA 2009 air show. This marks the first time the famed Indian teams will be performing at an international air show
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Cyprus to buy T-80U tanks from Russia
June 8, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe government of the Greek-dominated portion of Cyprus plans to purchase new armored vehicles for its armed forces. The Greek-Cypriot government will soon conclude a deal to acquire Russian-built tanks
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Honeywell wins $700 million contract for US Marine Corps's prepositioning and
June 3, 2009 @ 12:00 AMHoneywell Technology Solutions Inc. (HTSI) announced today a 10-year contract with the U
Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz as US Signals Return to...
China-made Aircraft Fly in U.S. Airshow for First Time
Switzerland to increase F-35 Offsets from 60% to 73%
11 NATO Countries Select Saab GlobalEye AWACS Over Boeing E-7 Aircraft
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles