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Northrop Grumman Wins Miniaturized Inertial Navigation System Contract

June 6, 2014 @ 02:10 PM

Northrop Grumman has won a contract from the US Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center to develop a miniaturized navigation grade inertial system for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). DARPA's Chip-Scale Combinatorial Atomic Navigator (C-SCAN) program aims to integrate micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) and atomic inertial guidance technologies into a single inertial measurement unit, providing stable long-term performance with fast start-up time
GD Canada, Colt Extend Data Exchange Capability

May 27, 2014 @ 12:26 PM

General Dynamics Canada is incorporating the Variable Message Format (VMF) interface into Colt Canada's Soldier Weapon & Observer Reconnaissance Devices (SWORD) system, extending data exchange capability all the way to the dismounted soldier. Developed as an alternative to radio-centric individual soldier systems, the SWORD system integrates weapon-mounted surveillance and targeting devices with ruggedized smartphone technology, bringing critical situational-awareness information directly to the soldier via their weapon
RusHelo, Partner To Establish Helicopter Avionics Integration Centre

May 23, 2014 @ 02:18 PM

Russian Helicopters and Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET) have signed an agreement to establish a Helicopter Avionics Integration Centre (HAIC) to help boost the competitiveness of Russia's helicopter industry on the global market. The agreement was signed at HeliRussia 2014 by KRET CEO Nikolay Kolesov and Russian Helicopters CEO Alexander Mikheev
IAI To Present SAHAR, Autonomous Robotic Route Clearance System, At AUVSI 2014

May 14, 2014 @ 02:18 PM

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) will present SAHAR – an autonomous robotic route clearance system. SAHAR is a joint development of IAI, QinetiQ North America and Watairpoll
India’s ADA Issues Tender For Multi-Function Displays To Be Installed On Tejas...

May 6, 2014 @ 11:09 AM

Indias Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has Issued Expression of Interest to Vendors who can Design, Test, and Supply Multi-Function Displays of size 6x8 ( 2Nos ) and 5x5 ( 1nos ) for installation in Tejas MK-2. The DRDO Lab and Prime contractor for the development of Countries Indigenous Light combat aircraft (LCA) is calling for two 6x8 Multi-Function Displays that will be positioned in Left and Right and single 5x5 Multi-Function Display in center console
Sikorsky Unveils Next-Generation CH-53 Helicopter Variant

May 6, 2014 @ 09:43 AM

Sikorsky Aircraft today officially unveiled the new CH-53K heavy lift helicopter which is expected to begin operational service with the US Marine Corps in 2019. During the rollout ceremony, the Commandant of the US Marine Corps General F
Sikorsky Begins Testing US Marine Corps’ CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopter

May 2, 2014 @ 10:18 AM

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp has begun full system testing of the U.S
New Zealand Takes Delivery Of New Rheinmetall-MAN Vehicles

April 23, 2014 @ 02:50 PM

The New Zealand Ministry of Defense has recently received the first batch of new Medium-Heavy Operational Vehicles. “It is great to see these vehicles being used by the NZDF just 12 months on from when they were purchased,” Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman said
Russia Orders MiG-29 SMT Fighters Worth $470 Million

April 16, 2014 @ 03:56 PM

MiG Corporation has won a $470 million contract from the Russian Defense Ministry for 16 advanced MiG-29 SMT fighters, according to RIA Novosti. “The value of the contract, including the ground support and test equipment, is more than 17 billion rubles
MTL Group To Debut IMPAS Armour And SMARTbend At DSA 2014

April 14, 2014 @ 07:04 AM

MTL Group will be showcasing several key armour components including IMPAS armour and SMARTbend for blast and ballistic applications for the very first time at DSA 2014, 14-17 April. “The Asian market is an area we have seen significant growth over the past few years at MTL Group

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