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Saab Upgrades Gripen Fighter With MBDA Meteor BVRAAM Missile
July 11, 2016 @ 02:58 PMSaab, the Swedish Air Force and Swedens Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) have successfully integrated the MBDA Meteor BVRAAM missile on to the Gripen fighter. Known in Swedish terms as MS20, this upgrade is the latest step in Gripens process of constant capability expansion
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Thales, Elettronica To Cooperate In Electronic Warfare Domain
July 11, 2016 @ 01:25 PMThales and Elettronica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint initiatives and pursue growth business opportunities in the Electronic Warfare (EW) segment. "This MoU extends the area of our long-standing business relationship and both companies believe that it represents a fundamental step for growth in Europe and the International Market," said Enzo Benigni, Chairman and CEO of Elettronica SpA
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Boeing, Mahindra To Provide C-17 Training Services To Indian Air Force
July 8, 2016 @ 10:32 PMBoeing and Mahindra Defence Systems today formally opened a center in Gurgaon to provide C-17 training services to the Indian Air Force (IAF). Once fully operational, the new center will be capable of conducting local and multi-site simulations for added realism and more robust training
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CAE Wins Multiple Defense Training And Simulation Contracts
July 8, 2016 @ 09:24 AMCAE today announced that it has won defence contracts valued at more than C$100 million to provide a range of simulation products and training support services for global military customers. Some of the key contracts include Lockheed Martin awarding CAE a contract to provide synthetic training equipment for the rotary-wing element of the United Kingdom's Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) program; Lockheed Martin for CAE to continue managing the in-service support for the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) CC-130J aircraft maintenance technician training program; and L-3 MAS issuing CAE an order to continue providing in-service support for the RCAF's CF-18 fleet,...
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Ukraine Will Deliver Remaining 39 Oplot Tanks To Thailand In March Next
July 7, 2016 @ 06:10 PMUkraine will be able to deliver the remaining 39 T-84 tanks to Thailand in March next year, Ukrainian ambassador to Thailand reassured and cited unrest in eastern Ukraine as a reason for the delay. Ukraine ambassador to Thailand Andrii Beshta gave the assurance to Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon during a meeting at the Defence Ministry on Wednesday, ministry spokesman Kongcheep Tantrawanit was quoted as saying by
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Australian DST To Develop Prototype Robotic Teaming System For Perimeter Protection
July 6, 2016 @ 11:44 AMAustralias Defence Science and Technology Group (DST) is partnering with industry and academia to develop a prototype robotic teaming system capable of providing autonomous perimeter and base protection capabilities for Defence. The system is an extension of Agent Oriented Software (AOS) Groups intelligent Watchdog (iWD) concept
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US Sanctions On Russia Not To Affect 150th Aviation Repair Plant; Russian...
July 5, 2016 @ 07:31 AMThe United States sanctions against "150th Aviation Repair Plant" will inflict no loss on this joint-stock company, Alexander Mikheyev, General Director of Russian Helicopters, the holding company, said on Monday. "In view of the unexpected introduction of sanctions against one of our enterprises, we have to acknowledge with regret that the sanctions always have a negative effect on international cooperation and tear up technological chains that took years to create," he said
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TASL-Bell Helicopter JV To Compete With Mahindra-Airbus For $2 Billion Indian Naval...
June 28, 2016 @ 06:18 AMTata Advanced Systems (TASL) is tying up with Bell helicopters competing against Mahindra-Airbus combine for the Indian Navys $2 billion contract for 100 utility helicopters to be operated from warships. Tata will form a joint venture with Bell to bid for the contract under existing foreign direct investment norms,
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Lockheed Martin, DSCI Launch Cyber-Security Education Program For Indian SMEs
June 26, 2016 @ 07:36 AMLockheed Martin and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) announced the launch of a new cyber-security education program for small and mid-size businesses to help them minimize risk from online threats. DSCI promotes data protection among the Indian industry and is partnering with Lockheed Martin to heighten the cybersecurity awareness of businesses and their workforce
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Javelin Missile Successfully Tested On UK Army Ground Vehicle
June 24, 2016 @ 10:07 AMThe Javelin Joint Venture team, a partnership of Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, have successfully demonstrated Javelin missiles ability to engage targets beyond its current 2.5 kilometer range requirement during a series of ground vehicle launch tests
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Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U