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Northrop Grumman to Supply Radio Frequency Generation Tech to US Navy

September 13, 2017 @ 08:22 AM

Northrop Grumman is providing advanced radio frequency signal generation technology to the US Navy as part of the Next-Generation Electronic Warfare Environment Generator (NEWEG) program. Under the terms of the contract awarded by the US Navy, Northrop Grummans Amherst Systems business unit will supply its advanced Radio Frequency (RF) Generation Technology for the NEWEG program, which will provide the Navys generator with advanced threat laboratory and free space simulation capabilities, the company said in a statement Tuesday
Thales Unveils Ambidextrous NATO Interoperable Military Assault Rifle

September 12, 2017 @ 06:25 AM

Thales has unveiled a new generation ambidextrous and NATO interoperable military assault rifle, the F90MBR – Modular Bullpup Rifle. The F90MBR is the new generation of the F90 assault rifle, currently in service with the Australian Defence Force, the company said in a statement Tuesday
Russian Federal Security Service Tasked With Defending Against Cyber-attacks

September 9, 2017 @ 09:46 AM

The Russia Federal Security Service (FSS) has been given the responsibility of defending the country against cyber-attacks. Based on the draft proposal issued on Russian legal information web portal on Friday, the presients decree of Jan 15, 2014 on establishing a state system of detection, prevention and elimination of cyber-attacks on Russian digital resources, the amendments will ensure FSB maintain this system,
US$2.8 Billion Refueling, Overhaul Bill For US Navy’s Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier

September 2, 2017 @ 04:15 AM

Huntington Ingalls is being awarded a $2,8 billion contract to perform refueling and complex overhaul of the USS George Washington (CVN 73), nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Work will be performed in Newport News, Virginia, and is expected to be completed by August 2021
Two USAF Squadrons To Receive F-35 Fighter Jets Next Month

August 30, 2017 @ 11:51 AM

US F-35 jets are set to be delivered to two US Air Force squadrons next month with the latest Block 3F software, which will enable pilots to use its full suite of war fighting capabilities. The 34th Fighter Squadron at Utahs Hill Air Force Base will receive the aircraft in early September and become the first fully operational F-35 squadron,
AM General Wins $2.2B to Produce 11,560 HMMWVs Under FMS Contract

August 30, 2017 @ 12:33 AM

AM General has been awarded a $2.2 billion contract for the production of up to 11,560 High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle expanded capacity vehicles
Russia Creates Joint Air Defense System With Syria

August 26, 2017 @ 09:37 AM

Russia has set up a unified air defense system in Syria with joint efforts by Russian and Syrian military experts, TASS reports. "Today, a unified integrated air defense system has been set up in Syria
Steel Cut For Next US Navy Aircraft Carrier

August 26, 2017 @ 07:56 AM

Huntington Ingalls Industries has started advance construction work on the US Navy's third Gerald R. Ford-class aircraft carrier with the ceremonial cutting of a 35-ton steel plate of the project, CVN 80
Saab Signs Extension Contract To Provide British Army With Tactical Engagement Simulation...

August 22, 2017 @ 09:51 AM

Saab has signed a three year contract extension estimated SEK 210 million with the United Kingdoms Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the provision of Tactical Engagement Simulation (TES) as a fully managed service. Saabs versatile Deployable TES (DTES) system is used by the British Army to support overseas training exercises conducted by Light Role Battle Groups as part of their Collective Training progression
Thailand Plans Additional Orders For Harpoon Missile

August 14, 2017 @ 06:31 AM

Following last weeks US approval of a Harpoon missile sale to Thailand, its navy disclosed that an additional batch of the Boeing-made ship-launched missiles are planned to be purchased as a follow-on contract. While the five approved RGM-84L Harpoon Block II missiles are meant to be installed on the DW3000 class frigate (HTMS Tha Chin) ordered from South Korea, the follow-on order is intended for deployment on the HTMS Trang, the next inline ship of the DW3000 class, Royal Thai Navy spokesman Jumpol Lumpikanon was quoted in the Bangkok Post as saying

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