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India’s Border Security Force Issues RFI For 201 Satellite Phones

June 2, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is looking to upgrade the Border Security Forces’ communication systems by procuring 201 satellite Phones. The MHA issued a Request For Information on 4 May, 2012 and is expecting responses before 19 June, 2012
Finmeccanica, Northrop Grumman Corporation Win NATO NCIRC Contract

March 1, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

Finmeccanica and Northrop Grumman Corporation have been awarded a contract by the NATO Consultation, Command and Control (NATO C3) Agency to develop, implement and support the NATO Computer Incident Response Capability (NCIRC) - Full Operating Capability (FOC). Both companies will provide information assurance to around 50 NATO sites and headquarters throughout 28 countries worldwide based on the contract worth EUR 50 million
India Developing Air-Independent Propulsion

November 29, 2011 @ 12:00 AM

The DRDO proposes to develop a technology to reduce vulnerability of the submarines available with the Indian Navy. Naval Material Research Laboratory (NMRL), Ambernath, under Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is progressing a technology demonstration project "Development of Land-based Prototype for Air Independent Propulsion (AIP)" for submarine propulsion
Dassault Aviation With Israeli company IAI Offer to French for Heron TP...

July 21, 2011 @ 12:00 AM

Dassault Aviation, in cooperation with the Israeli company IAI, is offering a modified and evolved version of the Heron TP airframe. The development of the F-Heron TP will involve, in addition to Dassault Aviation, several French companies through value-added activities, which will generate jobs and incoming transfers of know-how
Eurocopter Bags 68 Orders at Heli-Expo

March 10, 2011 @ 12:00 AM

Eurocopter booked 68 new orders and agreements during this week’s Heli-Expo 2011 exposition while also unveiling a range of new and enhanced helicopter products, confirming the company’s highly competitive position for the expected upturn in the world’s rotary-wing aircraft sector. New business concluded during this industry event in Orlando, Florida involved eight of Eurocopter’s helicopter types, including the next-generation EC145 T2 that was unveiled during Heli-Expo, along with two members of its enhanced rotary-wing aircraft line-up also announced at the show
Transfer of technology a must for defence purchases: new Indian policy

December 16, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) put it seal on two policies yesterday, a new version of the Defence Procurement Procedure and a new Defence Production Policy. The DAC is set to formally approve the new policies within the next few weeks
KMW Training and Simulation aid for Norwegian Army's Leopard 2 battle tank

November 18, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

German KMW Training & Simulation has been selected by the Norwegian Armed Forces to deliver the BATSIM® Classroom for the main battle tank LEOPARD 2. The BATSIM® Classroom provides state of the art combat training on serious games level and offers maximum of realism
Finland to upgrade F-18 Hornet jet fighters in 1 billion euro program

August 9, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

The Finnish Defence Forces are preparing to spend more than a billion euros in the upgrading of its fleet of F-18 Hornet jet fighters. The US-built planes are at about the halfway point of their effective lifespans
Northrop awarded $80 million contract for IRMWS, Processors by U.S Navy

July 9, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been selected to provide infrared missile warning systems (IRMWS) and processors to the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in support of medium and heavy lift helicopter fleets. This equipment enables theater operations in areas previously denied due to threat conditions
General Dynamics displays PIRANHA wheeled armored vehicle at Eurosatory 2010

June 16, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

General Dynamics European Land Systems will display PIRANHA Class 5, the latest member of the PIRANHA family of vehicles during EUROSATORY in Paris from 14-18 June 2010. The PIRANHA Class 5 will be on display with a Kongsberg 30 mm remote turret featuring a Commanders remote weapon station, Javelin missile system and SAAB LEDS active protection

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