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Exelis Launches Airspace Surveillance Tool For UAS Operations

April 24, 2015 @ 03:48 PM

Exelis announced Thursday that it has launched its first airspace situational awareness tool designed specifically for unmanned aerial system (UAS). Symphony RangeVue puts real-time Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) surveillance data, background maps and weather information in the hands of UAS operators and test range personnel
Russian S-300 Missile Defense System To Iran Not in Nearest Future

April 24, 2015 @ 02:27 PM

Russian S-300 missile defense system will not be supplied to Iran in the nearest future, a senior Russian Foreign Ministry official said on Thursday. "It is more important that a political and legal decision, which opens up such a possibility, is taken," said deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov, according to TASS news agency
AgustaWestland Back In Indian Defense Deal If CBI Clears It: Indian Government

April 23, 2015 @ 03:08 PM

A clearance certificate from the Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will enable AgustaWestland participation in ‘Make In India initiative, Economic Times News Daily reported Thursday. According to the news daily, Indian government has sought views from the investigating agency on whether the blacklisted chopper manufacturer be allowed for the Make In India initiative
Poland Pre-Selects Airbus H225M Caracal Helicopters

April 22, 2015 @ 11:21 AM

Airbus Helicopters and its partner Heli Invest Services announced today that the Polish Ministry of Defense has pre-selected H225M Caracal Helicopters. We are fully committed to providing Poland with the best product and support for this long-term strategic program
South Korea Unveils TR-60 Unmanned Tiltrotar

April 21, 2015 @ 11:53 AM

South Korea has unveiled TR-60 unmanned tiltrotar which is able to take off and land vertically like a helicopter, while flying like an airplane, Arirang News reported Monday. The tiltrotar is capable of staying in air for up to six hours and can reach speeds of up to 500 kilometers an hour
Russia To Supply Weapons To Libya After UN Lifts Arms Embargo

April 20, 2015 @ 11:20 AM

Russia will start supplying weapons to support Libyan government to fight ISIS if United Nations weapons embargo on Libya is lifted, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister and special envoy to Middle East and Africa, Mikhail Bogdanov told reporters Thursday. "The issue will be discussed at the UN Security Council
Iran Displays Home-Made Version of S-300 Missile Shield in Army Day Parades

April 18, 2015 @ 01:26 PM

Iran has displayed indigenous version of Russian S-300 missile defense system, called as Bavar (Belief) 373 in the military parades at the capitals South on Saturday. The Iranian version has superior features over the original Russian model as it enjoys increased mobility, agility and reduced launch-preparation time, Fars News Agency reported Saturday
Selex To Supply Seaspray AESA Surveillance Radars To Australia

April 17, 2015 @ 03:47 PM

Selex ES announced Thursday that it has won a multi-million Euro contract from Cobham Aviation Services to supply Seaspray 5000E Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) surveillance radars. The radars will equip Cobhams Challenger CL-604 Search and Rescue (SAR) aircraft and be used to provide airborne search and rescue services for the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA)
Agustawestland AW139 Intermediate Twin Helicopter Enters Chilean Police Service

April 17, 2015 @ 03:12 PM

Agustawestland's AW139 intermediate twin helicopter delivered to the Chilean national police force has entered the service, the company announced Thursday. The helicopter will be used to support a wide range of missions including public order and safety, crime control, counter terrorism, drug control and border security across the nation, search and rescue and transport
European And US Fighter Jet Makers Eye India For Possible Multi-Billion Dollar...

April 17, 2015 @ 02:58 PM

India's decision to buy only 36 Dassault Rafale aircraft from France and scrapping the earlier $20 billion dollar MMRCA deal to replace Indian Air Forces aging MiG-21 and MiG-27 fleets, US and European defense manufacturing companies see a multi-billion dollar opportunity in India. India still needs to buy a new fleet of mid-range aircraft to suffice IAFs needs

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