One of the world's most impenetrable satellite communications systems, built by Lockheed Martin to serve the U.S
India faces serious shortage of ammunition especially for tanks and artillery and has stocks enough for only 10 days of war. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) had noted in May this year that stocks of 125 out of 170 kinds of ammunition or, to put it differently, 74 per cent of the total stocks are not enough for even 20 days of a shooting war
The US will start large scale demonstrations of directed energy weapons within five years to counter ballistic and cruise missile threat in less expensive way. Defense Undersecretary Frank Kendall, the top US arms buyer said Tuesday that the funds for directed energy programs would remain steady at about $300 million a year for now
RT LTA will unveil an Enhanced version of the Skystar 180 which includes a new TR-STAMP payload as well as a new upgraded camera and navigation system. The enhanced Skystar 180 system is a small sized, mobile aerostat designed for tactical mid-range surveillance and public safety, police and military applications
The European Defense Agency (EDA) is investigating a new material, Graphene, for application including camouflage and composites. Graphene is a a new material with a range of lightweight, high strength, thermal and electrical conductivity and it is expected to lead improved applications for defence, the EDA announced Thursday
Israels Defense Forces' Transportation Center has plans to continue military supplies even under missile attack. Col
Israel has offered its old F-16A/B model trainers upgraded to ACE configuration as a replacement for Croatias MiG-21 fighters. Israel is phasing out its old trainers to accommodate Lockheed Martins F-35A fighter jets which are expected to start delivery to the air force in 2017
Selex ES announced Thursday that it has won a contract from Embraer Defense & Security to provide an undisclosed number of Gabbiano T20 radar systems for the Brazilian KC-390 transport aircraft. Deliveries will begin this year
CybAero will be switching to a new executive venue for its shares by moving to Nasdaq Stockholm from Nasdaq First North in 2016, the company said in a statement on Friday after a recent board meeting in this regard. CybAero has experienced strong growth in recent years and the board considers the move to Nasdaq Stockholm a natural step in the companys development, the company said
Saab announced Monday that it has signed a SEK 100 million ($120,000) contract with Pilatus Aircraft to provide the mission and graphics computer, with a digital map function, for the Pilatus PC-21. The contract covers development, adaptation and delivery of an open system mission computer, plus the digital map software function, for the PC-21 advanced turboprop trainer aircraft produced by Switzerland's Pilatus Aircraft