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US to train African Navies
March 20, 2009 @ 12:00 AMImproving the maritime capabilities of West and Central African navies is just one of the key focus areas for the ongoing Africa Partnership Station, a senior officer involved in the effort said. "I think one of the critical benefits to working here is the involvement of partner nations in the planning process," Navy Capt
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SS8 teamed with Gorilla Science and Technology to implement WiMAX network in...
March 18, 2009 @ 12:00 AMSS8 has teamed with Gorilla Science and Technology to implement a WiMAX network for a Communication Service Provider (CSP) in Taiwan. The Vice President, Solution Sales, Gorilla Science and Technology, Mr
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AirKnight selects Eurocopter's EC225 to improve SAR-H solution
March 18, 2009 @ 12:00 AMAirKnight, the teaming of Lockheed Martin UK, VT Group and British International Helicopters, is advancing its solution for the UK’s Search and Rescue Helicopter (SAR-H) programme through selection of one of the world’s most advanced and versatile helicopters, the Eurocopter EC225. SAR-H is a joint Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) Private Finance Initiative project for the provision of a harmonised SAR helicopter service around the UK, and the Falkland Islands
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MSA awarded $ 45 million contract for Advanced Combat Helmets by US
March 16, 2009 @ 12:00 AMMSA announced today that it has secured a two-year $45 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) to supply U.S
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The Mexican Ministry of Defense Orders 6 EC725 Helicopters from Eurocopter
March 14, 2009 @ 12:00 AMEurocopter has chalked up another success in Latin America: The Mexican Ministry of Defense has placed an order for six EC725 helicopters. The medium-lift helicopters will mainly be used for transport and civil security missions
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Canada to invest over $35 million to enhance Canada's safety and security
March 4, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe Government of Canada is investing over $35 million for 24 new research projects to enhance Canadian security, said Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway. "In partnership with the first responder community, the Department of National Defence plays an important role protecting Canadians from serious threats to their security," said Minister MacKay
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Thales UK got $3 billion order in 2008
March 2, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThales UK had an exceptional year in 2008, especially in terms of winning business. Overall UK order intake for UK customers and the export market was more than £2
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BAE Systems wins $126 million contract from Norway for Sting Ray Mod
February 24, 2009 @ 12:00 AMWATERLOOVILLE: The Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation has selected BAE Systems Sting Ray Mod 1 lightweight torpedo to meet the requirements of its Norwegian Antisubmarine Torpedo (NAT) programme. Sting Ray Mod 1 will arm the new Fridtjof Nansen class frigates and will be integrated with the new NH90 Anti Submarine Warfare helicopter and the Orion P3-C Maritime Patrol Aircraft
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Tawazun Holding and Northrop Grumman announce collaboration on advanced technology defence programmes
February 23, 2009 @ 12:00 AMABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Feb. 23, 2009 - Tawazun Holding, a wholly owned investment company established by the Offset Program Bureau (OPB), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Northrop Grumman Corporation through its Electronic Systems sector to explore the establishment of a collaborative business alliance on various defence programmes and requirements
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Rolls-Royce awarded $400 million contract by Bell Helicopter for Bell 206 and...
February 23, 2009 @ 12:00 AMANAHEIM- - Rolls-Royce and Bell Helicopter have signed a ten-year agreement, valued at up to $400 million for the supply of Model 250 engines for Bell 206 and 407 helicopters. As part of this agreement, Model 250 engines will be delivered to Bell Helicopter through 2017
Israel’s Rafael, SpearUAV to Develop Anti-FPV drone Interecptor, Iron Wasp
Leonardo’s M-346 Fighter and Bayraktar KIZILELMA Drone Perform Joint Autonomous Flights
MBDA’s Low Cost, Long Range Missile, ‘Crossbow’ Could Head to Ukraine
China Tests DF-17 Hypersonic Missile for the First Time Under "Battlefield Conditions"
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