The Israel Weapon Industries (IWI), maker of the world renowned Uzi sub-machine guns, will introduce its new family of grenade launchers, the IWI GL40, compatible with all types of assault rifles at Eurosatory 2012. Developed using lightweight materials, the GL40 is easy to assemble and operate, and offers a stand-alone option that enables firing separately from the weapon
Currently under evaluation, the U.S
Global consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton has been suspended by the U.S
Kalashnikov’s latest assault rifle dubbed the AK-12 was unveiled yesterday by Izhmash, Russia’s largest firearms manufacturer. The new assault rifle is designed as a basic platform for the development of nearly 20 different modifications of the weapon
Cassidian, the defence and security division of EADS, will protect the "Surion" utility helicopter of the Korean Army against missile attacks. Following a multi-million euro contract from Korean Aircraft Industries, Cassidian will deliver a first batch of 24 of its proven AN/AAR-60 MILDS systems (MILDS = Missile Launch Detection System), until 2013
Alliant Techsystems announced today that it has received a $49 million contract from the U.S
Cassidian, the recently renamed defence and security pillar of EADS, will protect the F-16 fighter aircraft of the Royal Norwegian Air Force (RnoAF) against missile attacks. Cassidian Electronics has received a multi-million euro contract from RNoAF to deliver more than 100 AN/AAR-60 (V) 2 MILDS F sensors (MILDS F = Missile Launch Detection System, Fighter)
Sophisticated identification systems avoid accidental attacks on friendly forces and support new Air Traffic Control requirements -- New equipment increases situational awareness for allied forces and improves security for airborne and naval forces -- 250 systems under contract worldwide EADS Defence & Security (DS) provides several ships of the Royal Navy with advanced identification systems in order to enhance flight safety and situation awareness. Defence Electronics (DE), an integrated activity of DS, has been awarded the Maritime Mode S Interrogator Capability (MSMIC) contract by the UK MoD to deliver its MSSR (Monopulse Secondary Surveillance Radar) 2000 I identification systems for...
India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is part of a four nation team that has successfully developed an aerial refueling system to extend the range and loiter time of the F-16 fighter. The system has been tested to refuel F-16 fighters through DC-10 and IL-78 aerial tankers
The Eurofighter Typhoon will be making a rare demonstration of its unrivalled agility and engine power with a full weapon load air display at this year’s Farnborough International air show which starts next Monday 19th July. In total, two Typhoon jets will participate in the show’s daily display of air capabilities, the first, from RAF’s 29 Squadron which will fly ‘clean’ as with all display aircraft, and the second, a Warton based UK development jet (IPA 5) which will take off immediately after the RAF aircraft has landed, flying with a full weapon configuration rarely seen at air shows