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MBDA, Lockheed Martin Demonstrates First Anti-Air Modular Missile Launch
September 13, 2013 @ 02:38 PMMBDA and Lockheed Martin demonstrated the first launch of a Common Anti-air Modular Missile (CAMM) from Lockheed Martins MK 41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) launcher using the Extensible Launching System (ExLS). This is the first test by MBDA and Lockheed Martin since the May 2013 announcement of cooperation between the two companies to offer MBDA missile systems for use with the MK 41 and ExLS family of launchers
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USAF Receives Final C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft
September 13, 2013 @ 02:34 PMBoeing has delivered the 223rd and the last C-17 Globemaster III airlifter to the U.S
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Czech Republic To Renew Gripen Lease By 14 Years
September 13, 2013 @ 02:28 PMCzech Republic has decided to lease 14 Gripen aircraft for another 14 years which is yet to be formalized with Sweden. “We are convinced that we have found a mutually good solution which will meet the Czech Air Forces needs, both now and in the future
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Serco Wins One-Year Extended British Army Training Contract
September 13, 2013 @ 12:18 PMSerco has been awarded by British Army a one-year extension to its Contemporary Operating Environment Force (COEFOR) training contract. The military services company announced the contract at the DSEI exhibition stating that it will now deliver services to the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force out to December 2014 and the total value is £55 million with the one-year option
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Boeing Appoints New Vice President For Defense, Space & Security In India
September 13, 2013 @ 08:50 AMBoeing has appointed Dennis Swanson to the expanded role of vice president for Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) in India. Swanson will be based in New Delhi and focus on strengthening relationships with customers, ensuring customer satisfaction and establishing new in-country partnerships
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BAE Systems, Beechcraft, CAE Team Up For New Pilot Training System
September 12, 2013 @ 02:15 PMBAE Systems has teamed with Beechcraft and CAE to deliver the Air 5428 project – the Australian Defence Forces (ADFs) new pilot training system. The team will provide a total flight training solution that brings together BAE Systems extensive training, systems integration and sustainment capabilities; CAEs leading simulation, training and support services; and Beechcrafts renowned T-6C mission system
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Lockheed Martin To Design Active Network Infrastructure For New NATO Headquarters
September 11, 2013 @ 01:21 PMLockheed Martin has been selected to design the Active Network Infrastructure (ANWI) for NATOs new headquarters in Belgium. This contract, worth more than $100 million, includes options under which Lockheed Martin may also be contracted to maintain the NATO network for five years
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Sikorsky Wins Two SAR Helicopter Contracts At China Helicopter Expo
September 7, 2013 @ 10:13 AMSikorsky Aircraft yesterday signed two contracts for a total of eight Sikorsky S-76Dsearch and rescue (SAR) helicopters at the China Helicopter Exposition. The latest SAR contract is the fifth that China's MOT has awarded to Sikorsky for the S-76 series of helicopters since 2000
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U.K. MoD Extends Submarine Dismantling Contract
August 29, 2013 @ 02:39 PMBMT Hi-Q Sigma Ltd (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group, has announced that in partnership with Nuvia Ltd, it has been awarded a 12 month extension contract with the UKs MoD. This contract will see both companies continuing to provide technical expertise and programme management support for the Submarine Dismantling Project (SDP)
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Sagem, Kamov To Jointly Develop Kamov-52 Attack Helicopters
August 29, 2013 @ 02:33 PMSagem and Kamov have agreed to jointly develop an enhanced version of the Kamov-52 Alligator attack helicopter, which will address a requirement expressed by several countries. Sagem and Kamov started working together in 2011, with the aim of offering upgrade solutions, including integration, for Kamov helicopters, in particular Sagem optronic equipment and LINS 100 inertial navigation systems
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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