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DCNS signs four-year Horizon frigate support contract

January 30, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

DCNS has signed a four-year contract with the French Navy's Fleet Support Service (SSF) to provide through-life support for Horizon-class frigates Forbin and Chevalier Paul*. The work will be carried out at DCNS's Toulon shipyard
Thales Wins Contract for Support from French Defence Ministry

January 12, 2012 @ 12:00 AM

The French defence ministry’s integrated structure for through-life support of aeronautical equipment (SIMMAD) has awarded Thales the contract to support its equipment on board the Rafale aircraft in service with the French Air Force and French Navy. The ten-year contract, known as MAESTRO, is a renewal of the current through-life support contract and broadens the scope of responsibility to ensure that Thales works more closely with operational personnel to guarantee fleet availability
US, Saudi Sign $30 Bn Sale of 84 F-15SAs, Upgrade of 70

December 30, 2011 @ 12:00 AM

The United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have signed a government-to-government agreement under the Foreign Military Sales program to provide advanced F-15SA combat aircraft to the Royal Saudi Air Force. Valued at $29
Saab Wins Contract for Weapon System from US DoD

November 30, 2011 @ 12:00 AM

Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the U.S
Cassidian Awarded Framework Contract for Maintenance from Spanish Air Force

November 14, 2011 @ 12:00 AM

The framework contract for maintenance and support of the Spanish Air Force’s twelve C130 Hercules planes was recently awarded to Cassidian Spain through an international open tender procedure. The contract runs until 2015 and includes maintenance of the fleet which is beyond the capacities of the Air Force repair depots
Saab Signs Additional Contract with Australia for Carl-Gustaf

November 10, 2011 @ 12:00 AM

The defence and security company Saab has received an order from Australia for ammunition to the Carl-Gustaf M3 weapon system. The order sum is MSEK 160
Order for logistic support of the Brazilian Army

November 5, 2011 @ 12:00 AM

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), Europe’s market leader for armoured wheeled and tracked vehicles, and the Brazilian Army signed a comprehensive Industrial Logistic Support (ILS) contract. For a substantial two-digit million figure [Euro] KMW will provide comprehensive technical support for the main battle tanks LEOPARD 1A5 of the Brazilian Army in the next five years
Safran Group Signs Support Contract with Brazil MoD

October 20, 2011 @ 12:00 AM

Turbomeca do Brasil (Safran group) has signed a five year GSP (Global Support Package) contract with the Brazilian Ministry of Defense, to cover the support of 100 Makila 2A gas turbines. The engines power the EC 725, operated by all three Brazilian armed forces and the Presidential transportation group
Embraer Selects Hispano-Suiza for KC-390 Program

October 3, 2011 @ 12:00 AM

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has selected Hispano-Suiza (Safran group) to supply the Emergency Electric Power Generator System (EEPGS) for its upcoming KC-390 military transport and aerial refueling jet. Hispano-Suiza will supply the complete system, composed of the following: - Ram Air Turbine (RAT); - RAT electric generator and generator control unit; - RAT actuation system (deployment and restow mechanism)
Saab Receives Order for Hardware from FMW

September 27, 2011 @ 12:00 AM

The defence and security company Saab has received an order from FMV (the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration) to upgrade a naval sonar system. The total order amounts to MSEK 400

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