Malaysian Defence Ministry issues Letter of Acceptance to Eurocopter for the supply 12 EC725 helicopters for search and rescue (SAR) missions. Eurocopter Senior Executive Vice President Philippe Harache said the helicopters, to be operated by the Royal Malaysian Air Force, are scheduled for initial delivery in 2012, followed by the remainder of this fleet over a period of two years
The DINGO 2 has already been successfully tried and tested in numerous international missions, including in Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Lebanon. Next to Germany it is also used by Austria, Belgium, Luxemburg and the Czech Republic
UK companies involved in some of the most cutting edge technology in the defence and security sectors are flying from the UK to support the 30th anniversary of the FIDAE exhibition, the 80th anniversary of the Chilean Air Force and to show their continuing commitment to Chile in view of the recent most tragic events and what we know is a very important year for Chile on the occasion of the 200 years Bi-Centennial. The UK delegation is led by Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton, Chief of Air Staff of the Royal Air Force, and includes Mr Geoff...
There has been widespread media reporting this weekend of the Prime Minister's announcement that the Government is to begin the process of procuring a brand new Light Protected Patrol Vehicle to replace the Snatch Land Rover. The MOD is currently assessing a range of cutting-edge vehicles specifically designed to meet the requirements of both manoeuvrability and armoured protection
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At DEFEXPO 2010, Defence majors Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) and Raytheon Company announced teaming up in a L&T led proposal submitted this month to upgrade Indian Army T72 tanks. Under the proposal, Raytheon will provide infrared imaging sights and Electronics that will greatly improve target accuracy and increase overall system lethality on the battlefield for T72 tank battalions
The Minister of Public Works and Government Services, the Honourable Christian Paradis, and the Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway, the Honourable Peter MacKay, today announced a contract award to DEW Engineering and Development ULC, of Ottawa, for Long Term Engineering and Support Services for the M113 family of vehicles. “Canadian expertise is unparalleled and this Government is using that talent to deliver the best equipment for our Canadian Forces,” said Minister Paradis
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International arms manufacturers have joined the race to offer a replacement for the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) Mikoyan MiG-29N fighter aircraft to be phased out next year. At the ongoing 2009 Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (Lima 2009) exhibition here, several of these manufacturers openly stated their desire to supply Malaysia such an aircraft
Washington - President Barack Obama signed the fiscal 2010 National Defense Authorization Act during a ceremony at the White House Oct. 28