Cyber security is one of the major highlights at this year’s AUSA where major companies are introducing advanced solutions to address evolving threats. Lockheed Martin has developed a solution called the DIAMONDShield C2 platform to perform a wide range of intuitive decision-support aids that allows them to plan and execute air defense missions with greater speed, higher confidence and reduced ownership costs
Lockheed Martin and Systematic will begin developing an Electronic Warfare Support System (EWSS) to support the Danish Maritime Helicopter Program (MHP) once the terms of the joint venture have been finalized. Contingent on selection of the US Navy’s MH-60R being offered by industry Team SEAHAWK, this project would commence after contract award
The Swedish Government is offering eight Gripen aircraft to the Croatian government. The deal includes a support and training package for pilots and technicians, and a financing solution
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SELEX Elsag, a Finmeccanica company, has been selected by CELAB Communications to supply a communication system to meet the battlefield needs of the Swedish Home Guard. The company is to supply of 8,700 EZPRR man-worn systems and around 50 vehicle systems in a phased programme of delivery ending in September 2013
The Israeli Defense Force has begun using the Guardium UGV (Unmanned ground vehicle), one of the first regularly operating unmanned security vehicles in the world, for night patrols along the Gaza border. Developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and Elbit Industries, the Guardium can scans the wide array of areas, taking in 360 degrees of information
The Italian government plans to buy 40 VTMM medium tactical worth $151 million from Iveco with an option for 40 more with the first batch to be delivered this year. Designed to carry a crew of five, the route clearance package will be deployed in Afghanistan next year
AeroVironment has won a $16 million contract from the United States Army with a total projected value of $65 million for the supply of RQ-11B Raven systems, new miniature gimbaled payloads and initial spares packages. Delivery of systems, spares and payloads is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2013
Northrop Grumman Corporation has submitted its proposal for the development and integration phase of the U.S
Data Link Solutions (DLS), a Rockwell Collins and BAE Systems joint venture, has won a $18.5 million contract from the U