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Navy to Roll Out New Anti-Submarine Warfare Mission Package

September 19, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

SAN DIEGO --- The Navy will roll out its new anti-submarine warfare mission package for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) in a ceremony Sept. 19 at Naval Base Point Loma Naval Mine & ASW Command Complex, San Diego
Thales Unveils New Reconnaissance Sub-System for Combat Vehicles

September 17, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

On the occasion of the high tech exhibition Eurosatory 2008, Thales Suisse has presented a bi-sensor reconnaissance sub-system on the tactical vehicle EAGLE IV by General Dynamics/Mowag. The recce sub-system includes a tactical radar as well as an optical camera on a 10 meter mast
Sikorsky Aerospace Services to Support Saudi Arabia's New MOI Helicopter Fleet

September 5, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

Sikorsky Aerospace Services today announced a five-year contract to provide Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior (MOI) with an Operations and Maintenance Support Program for the S-92, S-76, and S-434 helicopters purchased by the MOI in 2007. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the worldwide aftermarket division of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp
Gripen NG Fighters for The Netherlands

September 2, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

Following the submission of its proposals in response to the Dutch MoD’s F-16 Replacement programme, the Saab/Gripen team held a press conference in Den Haag to outline its proposals. The Saab proposal is a comprehensive response to the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) F-16 fighter replacement Questionnaire
Saudi Defence Industry Strategy Takes Shape

September 2, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

Plans to develop military aircraft production in Saudi Arabia are moving ahead following the Kingdom's agreement to purchase Typhoon fighter jets from BAE Systems. The new deal calls for most of the aircraft to be assembled in Saudi Arabia
Navy to introduce fleet to SANDF Commander in Chief

September 1, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

The South African Navy is expected to introduce the new Navy fleet to the Commander in Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), President Thabo Mbeki this week. The event, in Simons Town, would be a culmination of more than a decade of work by members of the SA Navy to ensure that the vessels are operational and that the personnel are competent and professional to crew them
Lockheed Martin wins a $61 million contract for Guided MLRS Unitary rockets

August 29, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

DALLAS -- Lockheed Martin has received a $61 million follow-on contract for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) Unitary rockets. To date, more than 850 GMLRS rockets have been fired in the Global War on Terror
First Littoral Combat Ship For US Navy

August 22, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

MILWAUKEE --- The Navy's newest ship, the future USS Freedom (LCS 1), will be commissioned Nov. 8 at Veteran's Memorial Park in Milwaukee
Turkey Ponders Russian Missile Offer

July 29, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

As Turkey moves to upgrade its weapons systems, Ankara is considering all options and possible suppliers, including Moscow. The value of such runs into billions of dollars, generating intense competition, particularly over contracts to supply Turkey with an advanced surface-to-air missile system, with potential capabilities against ballistic missiles
Wolfowitz says US will OK Taiwan arms deal

July 23, 2008 @ 12:00 AM

President Bush is committed to an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, former Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz said Wednesday, amid reports that the U.S

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