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Boeing Wins $600 Million for Designing Next US Air Force One

September 14, 2017 @ 04:07 AM

Boeing has won $600 million modification contract for new preliminary design activity requirements on the Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization (PAR) Program. This contract modification supplements work already taking place under the PAR contract, including risk reduction activities and the acquisition of two commercial Boeing 747-8 aircraft
VOP CZ, NIMR Showcase Ajban 440A At 24th International Defence Exhibition MSPO

September 8, 2017 @ 12:53 PM

Czech Republic's VOP CZ and NIMR Automotive have brought their latest collaborative military vehicle project NIMR 440N, to the 24th International Defence Exhibition MSPO. NATO compliant 4x4 protected vehicle NIMR 440N has undergone a range of modifications to enable the vehicle to fully perform in cold weather conditions, in accordance with STANAG 2895 (-32°C to +55°C)
US Approves $360 million Upgrade to Australia’s MH-60R Helicopters

September 1, 2017 @ 04:02 AM

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Australia for an upgrade program for MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters costing $360 million. Australia has requested a follow-on ten-year upgrade program for twenty-four (24) MH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopters and associated training devices, spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, engineering and technical services
Software To Aid Purge In Turkish Armed Forces

August 31, 2017 @ 06:03 AM

A software has been developed as part of Turkeys Justice and Development Partys (AKP) bid to discharge alleged Fethullahist Terrorist Organization (FETÖ) members from the military by facilitating profiling of members of Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) The software is reportedly built upon a scoring system that gives negative points to army members who have conducted additional foreign missions, have received disciplinary notes, have benefited from suspiciously rapid promotions, or have previously been appointed to duties concerning student admissions and student grading,
Elbit Wins $93 Million Contract to Upgrade Asia-Pacific Nation’s F-5 Fleet

August 30, 2017 @ 10:06 AM

Elbit announced that it was awarded an approximately $93 million contract from an Asia-Pacific country to upgrade its F-5 aircraft fleet. The contract will be performed over a three-year period
Boeing Wins $95 Million USAF F-15 Radar Upgrade Modification Contract

August 30, 2017 @ 12:48 AM

Boeing has been awarded a $95 million modification contract for USAF F-15 Radar Modernization program (RMP) radar upgrades. The contract modification provides for the exercise of options for 13 RMP Group A kits, 13 RMP Group B kits, 38 RMP installs, 14 conformal fuel tank installs, and other required support being produced under the basic contract, the US department of defense said in a statement Tuesday
BAE Systems to Demo Digital Periscope for Australia's Collins Class submarines

August 29, 2017 @ 09:40 AM

BAE Systems will demonstrate its 3D immersive technology including a digital periscope for Australia Collins Class submarines at the SimTecT event, being held in Sydney this week. The 3D immersive technology combines the ‘DNA from CAD and gaming software, BAE Systems Australia Chief Executive Glynn Phillips said, adding, “this technology provides for a ‘single point of truth for designers and engineers – as well as our customer – regardless of where they are located
South Korea Approves Home-grown K-9 Howitzer Upgrade

August 19, 2017 @ 12:44 AM

South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has approved a plan to upgrade home-grown K-9 self-propelled howitzer starting next year. The approval by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) allows the mass production of an upgraded K-9 Thunder 155mm self-propelled howitzer from next year,
Saab To Deliver Infantry Training Systems To Estonian Army

August 16, 2017 @ 02:18 PM

Saab has signed a contract with the Estonian Armed Forces to deliver BT46 training systems to the Estonian Army. The deliveries will be made in 2018, the company announced Wednesday
Tomahawk Missiles to Get New Multi-mode Seeker to Hit Moving Targets at...

August 16, 2017 @ 09:48 AM

Raytheon is currently working with the US Navy to develop a multi-mode seeker to enable Tomahawk missiles to hit moving targets at sea, the company president said. “Raytheon will continue to upgrade the Tomahawk to meet emerging threats, citing current work with the Navy to develop a multi-mode seeker to enable the Tomahawk to hit moving targets at sea,” Raytheon Missile Systems President Taylor Lawrence was quoted as saying by a local daily,

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