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Dassault Wins 1 Billion Euros Rafale F3 R Contract

January 10, 2014 @ 04:16 PM

Dassault Aviation has won the “F3 R” standard development contract for the RAFALE combat aircraft, during French Defense Minister Jean- Yves Le Drian visit to its main facility today. Negotiations were finalized with the Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) on December 30, with the contract estimated about 1 billion euros
Oshkosh Define Next-Generation Capabilities For Canadian MSVS Bid

January 9, 2014 @ 11:01 AM

Oshkosh Defense has proposed a request offering a high performance, low risk solution to meet the Canadian Department of National Defences (DND) mission requirements to advance its logistics vehicle fleet under the Medium Support Vehicle System (MSVS) project. “Working closely with our Canadian industry partners and a growing network of Canadian suppliers, our Oshkosh MSVS SMP offering provides superior vehicle performance, sustainment across six continents, and ultimately, the best overall value for Canada,” said John Urias, Oshkosh Corporation executive vice president and president of Oshkosh Defense
Pentagon Order Additional FirstLook Robots

January 7, 2014 @ 09:33 AM

The Pentagon has ordered hundreds more FirstLook robots, a 5.2-pound, lightweight transportable robot, iRobot officials were quoted as saying by DefenseTech
Pratt & Whitney Deliver First KC-46 Aircraft Engines

December 23, 2013 @ 12:55 PM

Pratt & Whitney today delivered the first PW4062 engines for the first KC-46 test aircraft during an event at Boeings Everett, WA, facility. "The PW4000 engine family that will power these aircraft has an exceptional track record of performance and dependability with numerous commercial customers operating the engine globally,” said Chandler
Second Borey-Class Submarine Enters Service

December 23, 2013 @ 11:29 AM

The second Russian Borey-class nuclear missile submarine, Alexander Nevsky has entered into service with the Russian Navy today, according to RIA Novosti. The Russian Defense Ministry said last month the boat's acceptance would be delayed until next year following a mishap during a test-firing of a Bulava nuclear ballistic missile in September
LCA Tejas Achieve IOC II Clearance

December 20, 2013 @ 03:59 PM

India's indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Tejas today received the initial operational clearance (IOC II) at a ceremony in Bengaluru. The LCA is designed to ultimately replace the MiG 21 fleet of IAF
Chromalloy, Pratt & Whitney Sign Agreements For New PurePower Engine

December 20, 2013 @ 08:42 AM

Chromalloy has signed three significant new long-term parts and service agreements with Pratt & Whitney for the new PurePower PW1100G-JM engine and to provide aftermarket support on legacy engines. "Chromalloy continues to build on our long-standing relationship and service excellence to Pratt & Whitney, with a series of agreements to provide manufacturing and aftermarket support on new and legacy systems," said Armand F
Sweden To Buy Gripen Jets Worth $2.5 Billion

December 19, 2013 @ 03:22 PM

Saab has won a contract worth $2.5 billion from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for Gripen E production
HAL Expecting IOC II Clearance For LCA Tejas

December 19, 2013 @ 08:16 AM

Indias indigenously built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA), Tejas, manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), will achieve its Initial Operational Clearance (IOC II) tomorrow. “The production facilities have been set up at HAL and the aircraft delivery is expected to commence from 2014
New Borey-Class Submarine To Enter Service With Russian Navy

December 18, 2013 @ 07:49 AM

The second new Borey class ballistic missile submarine will enter Russian Navy service on Saturday, according to RIA Novosti. “The commissioning of the ship into the fleet, as well as a flag-raising ceremony on the ballistic missile submarine Alexander Nevsky, is planned for December 21,” a Russian official was quoted as saying by RIA Novosti

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