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Alenia Aermacchi to Develop M-345 Trainer
June 27, 2013 @ 10:01 AMAlenia Aermacchi has teamed with Italy MoD to define the operational specifications for a new jet trainer. The agreement was signed at the Paris Air Show last week, for the collaboration on the development of a new basic-advanced trainer, the M-345 HET (High Efficiency Trainer) and is expected to enter service by 2017-2020
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Eurocopter Signs Helicopter of the Future Program Contracts
June 26, 2013 @ 02:28 PMEurocopter today signed the first 22 partnership agreements with innovative French companies selected to form part of the Helicopter of the Future program. These firms will come together in a technological and industrial initiative set up as part of an innovation program launched by the French government two years ago, according to a company statement
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Lockheed Martin Wins $320 Million U.S. Air Force Contract
June 25, 2013 @ 02:44 PMLockheed Martin will continue to provide enhanced communications reliability, survivability, information capabilities, and user support within the National Capital Region on behalf of the U.S
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Asia Pacific Defense Budget At Peak: Reports
June 25, 2013 @ 02:35 PMAsia Pacific budgets are set to outstrip USA and Canada by 2021, fuelled by an explosion in global arms trade that threatens the competitive edge and dominance of US, UK and European defence trade according to the biggest budget and export study since the economic downturn. The study, The Balance of Trad, is presented to clients on 25 June by IHS Inc
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UK Defense Exports Increase In Last Five Years
June 21, 2013 @ 05:19 PMUK Defense exports went up by 62 per cent since 2011 in a global market that grew by 45%, according to UK Trade & Investments Defence and Security Organisation (UKTI DSO). These results mean the UK maintains its position as the second most successful defence exporter after the United States, according to the study
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Cassidian Military Obstacle Warning System Certified For NH90 Helicopter
June 20, 2013 @ 05:17 PMEurocopter has certified the MilOWS (Military Obstacle Warning System) for the NH90 military transport helicopter. The system was developed and built by Cassidian and is of the Sferion SferiSense range
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Sikorsky, Boeing To Offer Saudi Arabia Rotorcraft Training And Logistics
June 20, 2013 @ 09:18 AMSikorsky Aircraft and Boeing have formed a joint venture to compete for sustainment services in support of the Saudi Arabia's rotorcraft fleet. The joint venture will help advance the Saudi Arabia's efforts to diversify its economy, expand the technological expertise of its aerospace and commercial sectors
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BAE Systems Wins Survivability Technology Contracts
June 18, 2013 @ 03:45 PMBAE Systems announced significant developments on two survivability technology contracts. First, the company completed initial deliveries of its Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) systems to support contractor-led testing activities, with all CIRCM units being delivered ahead of schedule and some even as early as three months in advance
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Sikorsky To Supply S-92 Helis To China Under Two New Contracts
June 18, 2013 @ 09:38 AMSikorsky Aircraft today announced that it has signed a contract with China's CITIC Offshore Helicopter Company (COHC) for two S-92 helicopters to be used for the offshore oil crew transportation mission. "The offshore oil market in China is growing rapidly, and the S-92 helicopter has proven to be a reliable and safe performer in many locations around the world, including China, where Sikorsky products are now being operated by all three major offshore oil service providers," said Robert Kokorda, Sikorsky Vice President of Sales & Marketing
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Raytheon Wins F-15C AESA Radar Contract
June 17, 2013 @ 02:21 PMRaytheon has won a follow-on contract from Boeing, for the sixth production lot of APG-63(V)3 active electronically scanned array radars for U.S
French DGA Orders 5000 Combat Surveillance Drones from Harmattan AI
Ukraine-made Guided Bombs Used for the First Time to Attack Russian Positions
Australia Sells A$2.5 billion Over the Horizon Radar to Canada
Diehl Defence Hands Over First Unit of IRIS-T Air Defense System to...
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
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
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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