Northrop Grumman will introduce its range of its integrated solutions for force protection, command and control, and cyber security at the 2012 Land Warfare Conference in Melbourne, Australia. "Northrop Grumman's strong relationship with Australia goes back many decades and is built on a legacy of trust and performance," said Mike Twyman, vice president and general manager of the Defense Systems division, Northrop Grumman Information Systems
Textron Marine and Land System will display its COMMANDO vehicle at the AUSA 2012. The company offers three lines of COMMANDO four-wheeled armored vehicles - COMMANDO Advanced, COMMANDO Select and COMMANDO Elite
The Indian Air Force has sent out a request for proposal (RFP) to state-owned defense aerospace manufacturer HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) for the purchase of 12 Cheetal helicopters. According to IAF officials, the helicopters will be used for carrying out operations in high altitude areas in the northern borders
Elbit Systems announced today that it has been awarded a contract from the Australian Defence Force (ADF) for the supply of Battle Management Systems (BMS) for the Royal Australian Navy's landing craft. The systems are to be integrated into landing craft installed on board the Canberra Class Amphibious ships (LHD)
Elbit Systems announced today that it has awarded a contract worth $18.5 million for the establishment of a Mission Training Center (MTC) for fighter aircraft of a Latin American Air Force
Britain’s Royal Air Force has become the latest to establish a new Eurofighter Typhoon squadron with the standing up of 1 (Fighter) Squadron today. The new Eurofighter Typhoon jets join an impressive list of iconic aircraft flown by the Squadron over the past 100 years including the Spitfire, Hunter and Harrier
Cassidian’s new CEO Bernhard Gerwer took over the reins of the defense giant and presented a new development plan and appointed new members of the division's new management team. Gerwert, said, "The goal of this planned new division setup is mainly to reduce complexity, developing Cassidian towards clear accountability and empowerment in order to enable a better reactivity towards market challenges"
India and China have agreed to restart the military exchange between the two countries which were halted in 2010. Defense Ministers from both countries agreed to high-level official exchanges, training of armed forces personnel at each other's facilities and maritime security cooperation between the two Navies
The UK Ministry of Defense has signed a contract worth £1 billion with Rolls-Royce who will deliver reactor cores for the country’s nuclear-powered submarine fleet. Jason Smith, Rolls-Royce President Submarines and Chief Operating Officer - Nuclear said: “This is excellent news that demonstrates the high level of trust the MoD has in both our technology and the expertise of our highly skilled workforce
This year Eurosatory will see major attendance from EADS and its divisions, Airbus/Airbus Military, Astrium, Cassidian and Eurocopter, who will present a diverse range of products, services and technologies. The EADS Group’s defense and security divisions will present products ranging from aircraft platforms and missiles to secure communications systems