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Lockheed Martin wins $93 million contract for submarine imaging system
July 20, 2009 @ 12:00 AMLockheed Martin Maritime Systems and Sensors, Manassas, is being awarded a $92,801,701 contract for the engineering services and support of the AN/BVY-1 Integrated Submarine Imaging System (ISIS) and for the production of 10 AN/BVY-1(V)1 integrated control and display cabinets. Services will include design, development, testing, reverse engineering, technology insertion/refreshment, engineering services, field engineering services, and system support
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Turkey orders six type 214 submarines from ThyssenKrupp Technologies
July 3, 2009 @ 12:00 AMHowaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft GmbH (HDW), a company of ThyssenKrupp Technologies, and MarineForce International LLP (MFI), London, signed a contract for the delivery of six material packages for the construction of Class 214 submarines to Turkey. The six submarines to be equipped with an air independent propulsion system based on the HDW fuel-cell technology will be built by Gölçük Naval Shipyards (GNSY) near Izmit
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$485 million RFP for US Army CBRNE development
July 1, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe U.S
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DCNS at IMDS 2009, St. Petersburg (Russia)
June 29, 2009 @ 12:00 AMFor the first time DCNS, European leading player in naval defense systems, will exhibit at IMDS 2009, the International Maritime Defence Show which will be held in St. Petersburg from 24 to 28 Juin 2009 at Lenexpo Fairgrounds
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France orders second Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine
June 26, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe minister of defence, today announced the order for the second Barracuda-class nuclear attack submarine. The Barracuda program, which calls for the delivery of six boats between 2017 and 2028, is valued at 7
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Sweden orders stirling engines from Kockums
June 12, 2009 @ 12:00 AMKockums has received an order for Stirling engines from the Swedish Defence Matériel Administration. The order comprises production of new Mark 3 Stirling engines, intended as auxiliary propulsion systems for Sweden’s Gotland and Södermanland-class submarines
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Krauss-Maffei Wegmann to supply reconnaissance vehicle for nuclear and chemical threats
June 3, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe Federal Office of Defence Technology and Procurement (BWB) has commissioned Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) to supply a light, air-portable reconnaissance vehicle for nuclear and chemical threats, in the form of the new MUNGO NC Recce. To this end, KMW will initially produce a reconnaissance vehicle which will start trials at the start of 2010
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CACI receives $900 million contract from USA to support the United States...
April 28, 2009 @ 12:00 AMCACI International Inc announced today that it has been awarded a prime contract to support the multiple-award United States Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM) Systems and Mission Support II (USAMS II) program. CACI received one of six prime awards
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DRS Technologies receives a $32 million order to provide its joint service...
April 22, 2009 @ 12:00 AMDRS Technologies, Inc. announced today that it received a $32 million order from Natick Contracting Division, Natick, MA to provide Joint Service Transportable Decontamination Systems, Small Scale (JSTDS-SS)
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Israel-Lockheed Martin F-35 deal in trouble over soaring cost
April 20, 2009 @ 12:00 AMNegotiations between the Israeli Defense Ministry and Lockheed Martin for the purchase of advanced, new-generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighter stealth aircraft continue to bog down over the final hurdles of unit cost and integration of Israeli-specific avionics and armaments, according to media reports. While the Israeli defense establishment complains of soaring F-35 unit costs - a completely rational concern considering the potential defense budget cuts looming on the horizon - the real issue seems to be the installation of Israeli-made systems onto the aircraft
Diehl Defence to Acquire Explosive Ordnance Disposal Firm, EST Energetics
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French DGA to Add Collaborative Combat, ISR Mission Capability to A400M Aircraft...
Indian Navy to Commission Stealt Frigate, Anti-submarine Craft, Hydrographic Survey Vessel
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