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Thales, Estonian Defence Forces Sign New Naval Support Contract
July 9, 2013 @ 02:46 PMThales UK has signed a contract with the Estonian Defence Forces to provide an additional four years of technical support and maintenance to two former Royal Navy (RN) mine countermeasures vessels (MCMVs) which is currently serving the Estonian fleet. This contract provides a framework to achieve cost savings while accessing a wider range of support activities than previously provided
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Finmeccanica,Thales Wins 216 Million Euros Contract
July 9, 2013 @ 02:34 PMTelespazio, the joint venture between Finmeccanica and Thales, has signed a contract worth 216 million euros with the European Satellite Service Provider (ESSP) as part of the EGNOS (European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service) satellite navigation programme. The eight-year contract was signed today which requires to see through the maintenance activities and network services for the telecommunications among EGNOS sites located in Europe
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Taiwan Forms Turbo Tracker Anti-Submarine Group
July 3, 2013 @ 01:42 PMThe Taiwanese MoD recently announced the establishment of an Air Force anti-submarine group, maintained by eleven S-2T Turbo Tracker anti-submarine planes transferred from the U.S
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Finland To Upgrade F-18 Aircraft In Deal Worth $170 Million
June 28, 2013 @ 02:30 PMFinland has requested the U.S DSCA for equipment and support for the F-18 Mid-Life Upgrade Program for an estimated cost of $170 million
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The Sun Shines Bright on UAVs
June 19, 2013 @ 03:23 PMDesign Intelligence Incorporated, LLC (DII) and MicroLink Devices, Inc. (MLD) today announced the development of a new solar-optimized unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) called ETURNAS
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Lockheed Martin Delivers First Laser Range Finder For Apache Helicopter
June 13, 2013 @ 10:07 AMLockheed Martin recently delivered the first Modernized Day Sensor Assembly (M-DSA) Laser Range Finder Designator (LRFD) to the U.S
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India To Halt FICV Program, Speed BMP-2 Upgrades: Reports
June 13, 2013 @ 09:26 AMThe Indian Ministry of Defense will hasten the upgrading of its Russian-made BMP-2 infantry combat vehicles and will issue tenders to buy 2,000 engines for the program, according to reports, while shelving its $10 billion FICV program. The Indian Armys more than 1,500 BMP-2s will be upgraded at a cost of more than $1
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Lockheed Martin's PAC-3 Missile Successfully Flight Tested
June 7, 2013 @ 02:03 PMLockheed Martin's PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Missile successfully engaged, intercepted and destroyed two different threat representative targets during a flight test today. The first target engagement involved two PAC-3 MSE Missiles ripple fired against an advanced Tactical Ballistic Missile (TBM) target
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Lockheed Martin Sees $500 Million Drop In F-35 Retrofits
June 7, 2013 @ 01:47 PMLockheed Martins F-35 program funds have dropped by at least $500 million, according to Pentagon reports. The estimate on upgrades for the first five contracts of 90 aircraft has dropped to about $1
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Eurocopter Wins Three Year UK Helicopter Support Contract
June 6, 2013 @ 10:32 AMEurocopter announced that it will continue maintaining the United Kingdoms military helicopter capabilities after winning a three-year support contract for the fleet of 24 Royal Air Force Puma Mk2 helicopters being upgraded by the company to extend their life, enhance performance, mission capability and operational safety. The contract is valued at approximately 60 million euros, according to the companys statement
German Drone-maker Helsing Acquires Aircraft Manufacturer, Grob
Unmanned Aircraft Experimental Squadron Formed Within U.S. Air Force
Turkey Offers Submarine, Surface Ship Training Support to Philippine Navy
China Reverses Aggressive South China Sea Rhetoric, Suggests Joint Maritime Community
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
