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US Navy to Procure 12 Columbia-class Nuclear Subs Costing $7.2B Apiece

November 7, 2017 @ 06:59 AM

The US Navy plans to procure 12 Columbia-class nuclear submarines costing an approximate $7.2 billion a piece to replace its fleet of Ohio-class ballistic missile vessels as part of the Defense Departments plan to modernize US nuclear triad
Tasmanian Company to Deliver Barges for Australian Antarctic Icebreaker

November 6, 2017 @ 09:35 AM

Tasmanian company will deliver barges for Australian Antarctic Divisions RSV Nuyina Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS) has selected Taylor Bros of Tasmania to supply two high powered Antarctic landing barges for Australias new icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina. Damen is building the vessel at its yard, Damen Shipyards Galati, in Romania for the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD)
Iraq Receives Three New F-16 Fighters from US

November 4, 2017 @ 01:13 AM

Iraq has received three new F-16 fighter aircraft from the US bringing the total to 17. Iraq still needs to receive 15 more to complete the total 36 fighters under the nearly $2 billion deal signed in 2014
Kongsberg, Thyssenkrupp Joint Venture, ‘Kta’ to Produce Combat Systems for Submarines

November 3, 2017 @ 10:14 AM

The company named kta Naval Systems will develop, produce and maintain combat systems as an exclusive supplier for submarines from thyssenkrupp Marine Systems. This was announced during an official founding ceremony in Kongsberg, Norway, in the presence of high-ranking German and Norwegian Government officials as well as company representatives of all three partners, Kongsberg said in a statement Monday “This is the starting point for a broader cooperation between European states in the procurement of submarines
Russian Helicopters’ Ansat Chopper Starts Hot Weather Trials in Pakistan

November 1, 2017 @ 06:55 AM

Russian Helicopters has started trials of its Ansat lightweight multipurpose helicopter in a hot climate in Pakistan. "The trials aim to confirm the possibilities of operating the rotocraft in high air temperatures
L3 Technologies Wins $97M US Army contract For Apache Communications Upgrade

October 31, 2017 @ 08:43 AM

L3 Technologies has received a production contract for the U.S
Former Rheinmetall Intl Chief Appointed CEO of Saudi Arabian Military Industries

October 31, 2017 @ 08:32 AM

Saudi Arabian Military Industries (SAMI) today announced the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Andreas Schwer, who was earlier the Chairman & President of Rheinmetall International and CEO of its Combat Systems Division. SAMI also announced the formation of its Board of Directors, chaired by H
Fourth Russian Borei-class Nuclear Submarine Set To Sail In November

October 30, 2017 @ 01:44 PM

The Russian Navy's new Borei-class nuclear-powered sumbarine will be floated out next month, Commander-in-Chief of the Navy Vladimir Korolev said Monday. Project 955A Borei II-class ballistic missile submarine, Knyaz Vladimir, can carry sixteen Bulava missiles, each fitted with up to 10 independently-targetable nuclear warheads
Belarus Orders More Tor-M2 Air Defense Missile Systems

October 27, 2017 @ 10:15 AM

Belarus' Defense Ministry announced Wednesday that the country has signed an agreement with Russia's Almaz-Antey defense contractor for the delivery of another battery of Tor-M2 air defense missile systems. "Our country will get the new armament as part of the agreement between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus on developing military and technical cooperation dated December 10, 2009," the press office of the Belarusian Defense Ministry said, TASS reports
Royal Navy's 5 Frigates, 2 Amphibious Assault Ships Up For Sale: Report

October 26, 2017 @ 03:06 PM

Up to five Royal Navy frigates and the only two amphibious assault ships could be put up for sale amidst a funding crisis for the UK Military. Two out of a 13-strong fleet of frigates could become available for sale as early as next year, with a further three by 2023, according to Janes Navy International, a specialist publication

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