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Detecting Dirty Bomb Material with ESA Gamma-Ray Technology
October 31, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThanks to ESA and UK technology transfer support, a British company has developed a device based on the gamma-ray detection equipment used in ESAs Integral astronomy satellite to detect and identify the radioactive material mixed with conventional explosives in dirty bombs.>> ESA has supported the development of technology for gamma-ray astronomy for more than 40 years
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The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Signs A Contract For Three AW139 Helicopters...
October 31, 2008 @ 12:00 AMAgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has signed a contract for three AW139 medium twin engine helicopters plus options for several additional aircraft. These helicopters will be used to perform search and rescue, coastal patrol and law enforcement duties around Malaysia’s extensive coast line
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The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Signs Contract for Three AW139 Helicopters Plus...
October 31, 2008 @ 12:00 AMAgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has signed a contract for three AW139 medium twin engine helicopters plus options for several additional aircraft. These helicopters will be used to perform search and rescue, coastal patrol and law enforcement duties around Malaysias extensive coast line
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ACC Team Effort Vital to Nuclear Evaluation Mission
October 24, 2008 @ 12:00 AMEGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --- A three-month process, planned a year in advance, involving hundreds of man-hours of detailed coordination with people at more than four Air Force bases funnels down to one aircraft, one missile, one sortie and the push of a button
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State aid: Commission Approves EUR35 Million Spanish Aid to ITP for Development...
October 23, 2008 @ 12:00 AMBRUSSELS --- The European Commission has authorised, under the EC Treaty rules on state aid (Article 88(2)), EUR 35 million of public funding that Spain intends to give to Industria de Turbo Propulsores (ITP) for the development of the low-pressure turbine for the Trent 1000 engine. The latter is being developed by Rolls-Royce for the Boeing B787
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The Royal Moroccan Navy Orders Three SIGMA Class Frigates
October 22, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe Royal Moroccan Navy has given Schelde Naval Shipbuilding of the DAMEN Shipyards Group the order for the design, build and delivery of three SIGMA-class Multi-Mission Frigates.>> The contract became effective after close cooperation and final negotiations with the Royal Moroccan Navy in a relatively short period in order to realise its plans to modernise the fleet and extend its patrol capabilities
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Boeing Issues Statement on ICO Verdict
October 22, 2008 @ 12:00 AMCHICAGO --- Boeing Senior Vice President and General Counsel J. Michael Luttig issued the following statement today after a Los Angeles jury rendered a verdict against the company in its defense of a breach of contract suit pressed by ICO Global Communications Holdings Ltd:>> "I have directed that an appeal be taken from the decision rendered by the California jury today
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Skylite B UAS Breaks World Records in High Altitude and Extended Range...
October 22, 2008 @ 12:00 AMHAIFA--- Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. together with Bluebird Aero Systems Ltd
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Boeing, IAM to Resume Mediated Talks on Thursday
October 21, 2008 @ 12:00 AMSEATTLE --- Boeing today confirmed that the federal mediator has asked that talks resume with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) and issued the following statement:>> "We've remained in frequent contact with the federal mediator, and we look forward to resuming discussions with the IAM. We want to resolve the strike in a way that rewards our employees while we retain our ability to compete in a dynamic and challenging market
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The Ministry of Economy and Finance Commits to Subscribing 31,249,998 New Finmeccanica...
October 21, 2008 @ 12:00 AMROME --- The Ministry of Economy and Finance informed Finmeccanica of its commitment to subscribe 31,249,998 new ordinary Finmeccanica shares equal to an aggregate value of 250 million Euro, pursuant to art. 59 of the law decree 112/2008
U.S. DoW Signs Agreements with L3 Harris, Lockheed Martin to Increase Patriot,...
BMP-3 Armored Vehicle Deliveries to Russian Troops Gathers Pace
U.S. Issues Licence to Export GE F110 Engines for Turkey’s KAAN Fighter...
U.S., Iran Halt Strikes on One Another, But Tankers War Continues
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