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Brazil To Lease Gripen C Jets
December 23, 2013 @ 01:20 PMBrazil is considering leasing or buying second-hand Gripen C/D fighters until the new-generation Gripen E enters service in 2018, according to Defense Aerospace. Initial deliveries will go to Sweden, however, and first deliveries to Brazil are not expected until two years later, in 2020, contrary to earlier reports
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Dassault Disappointed With Brazil F-X2 Decision
December 20, 2013 @ 11:45 AMThe Brazilian Armed Forces' decision to buy Saab Gripen jets for their F-X2 program has deeply disappointed Dassault, who have been working for over past 15 years in Brazil to promote the Mirage 2000 for the FX Call for Tender, and now Rafale. They were driven by a determination to cooperate over the long term with the Brazilian industry, especially with EMBRAER, the company issued a statement
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USAF Sign MoU For GSA OASIS Contract
December 20, 2013 @ 08:58 AMThe United States Air Force today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GSA, securing its use of GSA's One Acquisition Solution for Integrated Services (OASIS) and OASIS Small Business contracts for procurement of complex professional services. OASIS is a first-of-its kind contract that will provide the government with a total solution contract vehicle for complex professional services projects
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Lockheed Martin Deliver 300th C-130J Super Hercules
December 19, 2013 @ 05:09 AMLockheed Martin today delivered 300th C-130J Super Hercules, an MC-130J Commando II assigned to the U.S
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Northrop Grumman Appoints New Chief Executive For Saudi Arabia
December 16, 2013 @ 07:59 AMNorthrop Grumman has announced the appointment of Walid Abukhaled as chief executive Saudi Arabia, effective Jan. 1, 2014
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MKU Unveils Body Armour Solutions At MSME Defexpo 2013
December 14, 2013 @ 11:51 AMMKU is participating in the MSME Defexpo 2013 to explore opportunities in the Indian market for sales and partnerships. MKU booth showcases body armour solutions which was witnessed by Sh K
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Astrium, Raytheon Team Up For NATO Ballistic Missile Program
December 10, 2013 @ 08:08 AMAstrium and Raytheon Company signed a teaming agreement in order to compete for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) Ballistic Missile Defense Program. NATO's BMD Program oversees the development and execution of ballistic missile defense capabilities, which expanded in 2012 to include the defense of European populations and territories
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Saudi Arabian National Guard To Get Northrop Grumman Aviation Support
December 9, 2013 @ 03:42 PMNorthrop Grumman is bringing together leading industry partners in aviation sustainment, training and operations to offer innovative solutions for Saudi Arabia's Ministry of National Guard (MNG) Integrated Maintenance Support Services contract. The Northrop Grumman industry team consists of its joint venture companies Vinnell Arabia and Northrop Grumman Aviation Arabia, together with AAR, a wholly owned subsidiary of PAE, and QinetiQ North America, Inc
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Norway Pulls Out Of Swedish Artillery Contract
December 9, 2013 @ 03:19 PMThe Norwegian government has terminated the Archer artillery system contract stating it doesn't meet the needs of Defence within the time that remains available. “The Norwegian-Swedish cooperation is extensive, and has in several areas proven to provide good solutions for both countries
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Turkey Expecting New Bids To Renew Missile Deal
December 6, 2013 @ 01:50 PMTurkey has asked for new bids to rival a controversial multi-billion dollar missile deal offer by a US-blacklisted Chinese company, a government official was quoted as saying by the Hurriyet daily. "We have asked other companies to present revised bids but that has not yet happened," secretary of state for defense industries Murad Bayar said
Diehl Defence to Acquire Explosive Ordnance Disposal Firm, EST Energetics
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Indian Navy to Commission Stealt Frigate, Anti-submarine Craft, Hydrographic Survey Vessel
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