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Saab To Provide Mission, Graphics Computers To Pilatus PC-21 Trainer Aircraft
June 10, 2015 @ 09:27 AMSaab 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
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MDA To Provide RADARSAT-2 Information To European Copernicus Program
April 29, 2015 @ 03:02 PMMacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates has announced Wednesday that it has won US$24 million contract from the European Space Agency to provide RADARSAT-2 satellite information to Copernicus security and environment monitoring program. The contract includes an initial firm order of US$12 million
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Exelis Launches Airspace Surveillance Tool For UAS Operations
April 24, 2015 @ 03:48 PMExelis announced Thursday that it has launched its first airspace situational awareness tool designed specifically for unmanned aerial system (UAS). Symphony RangeVue puts real-time Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) surveillance data, background maps and weather information in the hands of UAS operators and test range personnel
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KSI Data Sciences Introduces MissionCaster Solutions For Drones, Robotic Platforms
April 17, 2015 @ 01:05 PMKSI Data Sciences has released MissionCaster unique video and data solution for commercial drones and other robotic platforms. MissionCaster delivers near real time video and data to anyone and anywhere, combining ease of use, mobility, near zero latency, LTE integration, and an ability to work with any drone, the company announced Thursday
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Bell Wins $123 Million Canadian Coast Guard Helicopter Contract
April 13, 2015 @ 03:41 PMBell Helicopter announced today that it has signed a $123 million (CAN$155 million) contract to supply seven Bell 412EPI helicopters to the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG). The contract was signed with Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
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Saab To Highlight Gripen Fighter At LAAD
April 11, 2015 @ 09:24 AMSaab will display a Gripen fighter at the 2015 LAAD International Defense and Security Exhibition, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from April 14 to 17. Alongside Gripen, Saab will also demonstrate its expertise in airborne early warning, air defence, naval systems, command and control, multi-mission sensors, ground combat systems, training and simulation, electronic warfare and SIGINT
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South Africa To Acquire New VVIP Aircraft
April 8, 2015 @ 03:32 PMThe South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is in the process of acquiring new aircraft for VVIPs. The additional aircraft will be used by President Jacob Zuma, his Deputy Cyril Ramaphosa, Defence Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula and other persons identified by the Presidency as envoys announced in the South African Government website Tuesday
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Airbus Helicopters Wins Contract To Provide H135 Rotorcraft
March 18, 2015 @ 04:36 PMAirbus Helicopters has won a contract for providing two H135 rotorcraft to Aerial Power Lines Sdn Bhd (APL) to be utilized on emergency medical service (EMS) duties. In addition, this operator placed options for two H175s to support the companys business needs, whose operations also include power line monitoring and utility work, Airbus Helicopters announced in its press release on Wednesday
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Aeros Completes Functionality Testing Of Elevated Early Warning System
March 17, 2015 @ 08:49 AMAeros NADATS division announced today that integrated functionality testing has been successfully completed on Elevated Early Warning System (EEWS) integrated multi-role aerial surveillance system for situational awareness. NADATS EEWS integrates a 27 sensor package including radar with ground-moving target indication capability, electro-optic and infrared HD imaging system, and moving map software for empowerment and simplified use by operators
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LightWare Introduces Obstacle-Detecting Laser Rangefinder For UAVs
March 11, 2015 @ 12:56 PMLightWare Optoelectronics has launched the SF30/B obstacle detecting light weight laser rangefinder, designed for use in unmanned vehicles. The SF30/B features a maximum update rate of 36633 readings per second and has a range of 50m in all lighting conditions
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One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
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Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
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European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
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Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
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The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles