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Rheinmetall to Manufacture Main Armament, Hulls for Hungary’s Self-Propelled Howitzers & Battle...

September 30, 2019 @ 09:35 AM

Rheinmetall has won a €300 million ($328 milion) contract to manufacture main armament and hulls for PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzer and Leopard 2 main battle tank belonging to the Hungarian Army. Under the agreement, the company will produce the main armament and fire control technology for 44 Leopard 2 main battle tanks as well as the main armament, fire control technology and chassis for 24 PzH 2000 self-propelled howitzers
Indian Army's Cheetah Chopper Crashes, Both Pilots Killed

September 27, 2019 @ 01:00 PM

Two pilots were killed on Friday after a Cheetah helicopter belonging to the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT) crashed in Bhutan. "An Indian Army Helicopter crashed at 1 pm near Yongphulla in Bhutan
Huntington Ingalls Wins $58M to Modernize US Navy's Nuclear-Powered Subs

September 25, 2019 @ 06:42 AM

Huntington Ingalls has won two contracts worth $58 million combined in the US Navys efforts to repair and modernize Los Angeles-class nuclear-powered attack submarines. Contracts valued at $38 million and $20 million have been awarded to the company to continue performance of the repair, maintenance, upgrades, and modernization efforts on the USS Helena (SSN 725) and USS Columbus (SSN 762) respectively
US Okays Qatar’s Request to Buy Large Aircraft Defensive Systems

September 25, 2019 @ 04:45 AM

The United States on Tuesday approved the sale of large aircraft infrared countermeasure systems and related support to Qatar for $86 million. Qatar requested to buy two of AN/AAQ-24(V)N large aircraft infrared countermeasure (LAIRCM) missile defence systems and support, according to a Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) statement
Iraq to get Lockheed’s M1A1-SA Platoon Mobile Advanced Gunnery Training System...

September 24, 2019 @ 07:58 AM

Lockheed Martin has won a $9.7 million Foreign Military Sales (Iraq) contract for procurement of Mobile M1A1 Situational Awareness (SA) Platoon Mobile Advanced Gunnery training system
Japan to set up Electronic Warfare Unit to Jam Radars, Missile Guidance...

September 16, 2019 @ 09:12 AM

Japan is setting up 80 member-strong electronic warfare (EW) unit to jam enemy forces radars and missile guidance systems at the Kengun station of the Ground Self-Defense Forces (GSDFs) Western Army, in Kumamoto Prefecture. “China has extended the firing range of cruise missiles and increased its attack capability in cyberspace and electromagnetic waves, areas that have become greater security threats
We’ll Buy Patriots if They Equal S-400 Capabilities: Erdogan

September 14, 2019 @ 07:55 AM

Turkeys President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that the country would mull over the possibility of buying Patriot defense systems from the US, if they match up to the capabilities of the Russian S-400s it acquired for $2.5 billion in 2017
Leonardo Sells 600 Type 163 Laser Target Designators

September 12, 2019 @ 03:08 PM

Leonardo has sold over 600 units of its Type 163 Laser Target Designator (LTD) to 16 customers, the company announced at DSEI-2019 exhibition in London, UK. The countries to which the designators are sold include Italy, the US, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Latvia and the Netherlands
Israeli Firm Unveils Self-sealing Fuel Tank for ground vehicles, helicopters and UAVs

September 5, 2019 @ 10:07 AM

Israel based Magam Safety Ltd has unveiled a self-sealing flexible fuel tank that prevents fuel leakage caused by ballistic damage following penetration of up to a 30mm bullet. The technology prevents leakage by self-sealing the holes within 0
Brazil Gets First of 28 Ordered Embraer KC-390 Aircraft

September 5, 2019 @ 07:51 AM

Brazilian Air Force (FAB) has formally received the first of its 28 ordered Embraer KC-390 multi-mission aircraft, set to replace Brazil's ageing fleet of C-130 Hercules planes. The KC-390 was developed as a joint project between the FAB and Embraer after Brazil sealed a deal for 28 Embraer aircraft and initial logistical support in 2014

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