The Latvian ministry of defense has bought Lockheed Martins three TPS-77 Multi-Role Radars (MRR) for use in air surveillance and to complement its radar assets. "Purchase of "TPS-77" MRRs will mean a huge investment in the strengthening of defense capabilities of National Armed Forces and gives us the chance to act accordingly to modern threats facing all NATO countries," said Minister of Defense of Latvia Raimonds Bergmanis in a statement Monday
Larsen & Toubro have emerged as the finalist for a $750-million contract to supply 100 K9 Vajra-T howitzer self-propelled artillery guns to the Indian Army. L&T in partnership with Samsung pitched the 155 mm artillery guns
Airbus signed a strategic partnership with French IT service company Atos to develop security systems against computer attacks. The Airbus Defense and Space announced Monday that it is venturing with Atos for providing "products, services and solutions designed to counteract cyber-attacks" to clients, and increase their stake in "the growing cyber security market estimated to be worth $84 billion" or 75 billion euros by 2016
AgustaWestland announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with LOM Praha s.p
South Korea has ordered an investigation in the US denial of technology for the nations multi-billion dollar KF-X fighter jet project. The US did not allow exports of four major technologies promised for the South Korean project in a decision made in April
Northrop Grumman has signed a long-term agreement with Norway-based Kitron AS to supply subassembly electronic modules for F-35 Lightning II aircraft avionics. The agreement is effective through June 30, 2036, and includes rights for future extensions
Boeing will be displaying two newest military surveillance aircraft at the Dubai Airshow held in November for pushing up international sales. Boeing is bringing P-8 Poseidon, a military version of 737 airliner and the still-in-development Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) is a military modified Bombardier Challenger
Subversive Capital has acquired the remainder of AeroVironment's CybAero holding. "We are delighted that Subversive Capital decided to become a major shareholder of CybAero and we look forward to working closely with them," said CybAero CEO Mikael Hult in a statement Thrusday
Saab today announced that its SEK39.3 billion (US$4
Israeli defence companies, IAI, Elbit and Rafael, are eyeing joint ventures with Indian companies for manufacturing UAVs, missiles, radars and other defence equipment. “India is a key market and several projects are lined up under the Make in India initiative,” representatives from frontline Israeli defence companies said during a Indo-Israeli industry meeting organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in Delhi yesterday