Search Results
-
Cassidian Acquires Cyber Expert Arkoon Network Security
April 29, 2013 @ 02:55 PMCassidian CyberSecurity signed an agreement to become the main shareholder of Arkoon Network Security, one of the recognised major European players in network security, information systems protection and data confidentiality. Following the acquisition of Netasq on 16 November 2012, the acquisition of Arkoon Network Security represents a new strategic step in the creation of the European industrial base for cyber-security products and solutions
-
Lockheed Martin Successfully Flight Tests Nemesis Missile
April 16, 2013 @ 02:14 PMLockheed Martin successfully demonstrated the launch, guided flight, target acquisition and precision strike capability of its Nemesis missile in three flight tests. Nemesis is a man-portable, surface-launched missile that enables warfighters to engage targets with precision lethality from as close as 100 meters to well beyond line of sight
-
Columbian Army Inducts Sikorsky S-70i Helicopters
March 22, 2013 @ 02:49 PMThe Colombian Army has formally inducted five new Sikorsky S-70i multi-mission helicopters into its fleet of Black Hawk aircraft. "We are honored by the trust the Colombian Armed Forces continue to place in Sikorsky, and in the Black Hawk aircraft as the country's utility helicopter of choice," said Jennifer Caruso, Sikorsky Vice President of Army and Air Force Programs
-
India To Develop Future Infantry Soldier System
March 18, 2013 @ 03:39 PMIndias Ordnance Factory Board today revealed its plans to develop a future infantry soldier system -- an all weather suit with tactical gear to equip the armed forces to counter rising challenges on the borders and terrorist activities. "We are in the process of making a future infantry soldier system
-
Atlas Elektronik, Thales To Modernize German Frigates
March 11, 2013 @ 02:46 PMAtlas Elektronik and Thales Deutschland have jointly been commissioned to modernize the combat system of the German Class F124 frigates. With completion scheduled for 2017, the “HW Regeneration CDS F124” consortium formed by the two companies will refurbish the hardware of the Combat Direction System (CDS) and also adapt and update the software
-
China Announces 10 Percent Hike To Defense Budget
March 5, 2013 @ 12:48 PMChina today announced a double-digit hike to its defense budget with a 10.7 percent increase for 2013-14
-
Rockwell Collins, Tata To Pursue IAF’s Software Defined Radio Program
February 7, 2013 @ 06:03 AMRockwell Collins and Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division (Tata Power SED) today announced a teaming agreement as part of their pursuit of the Indian Air Force Software Defined Radio program. “Together, our companies provide the expertise to deliver the best-value software defined radio (SDR) solution for the Indian Air Force while offering an unmatched opportunity for technology transfer,” said Ram Prasad, managing director of Rockwell Collins India
-
Indian Army Wants Apache Helicopters From Air Force
December 3, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian Army will request for the transfer of the recently sanctioned Apache attack helicopters from the Air Force’s command. "We are sending a proposal to the Defence Ministry for capability enhancement in our aviation wing for absorbing the attack helicopters in our fleet," Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh was quoted as saying
-
Indian MoD To Review Defence Projects Amid Possible Budget Cuts
November 7, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian Defense Ministry will conduct a review of all the major modernization programs amid the possibility of a budget cut. Defense Minister AK Antony and the three Service vice chiefs will review the expenditure made by the Armed Forces this year and their plans for the remaining part of the fiscal
-
Northrop Grumman To Showcase Wide Range Of Solutions At Land Warfare Conference
October 29, 2012 @ 12:00 AMNorthrop 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
Russian Helicopters to Supply Iran with 12 Mi-171 Helicopters
No MiG-29 Jets to Ukraine Until Kyiv Transfers Drone Tech to Poland
Three Ships Sail Past U.S. Naval Blockade, Iran Claims
Israeli Drone Attacks Journalist on Live TV in Lebanon
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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