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Russia Completes Mi-17V-5 Supplies to Afghanistan
2014-11-04 Read More...
The delivery of Mi-17V-5 military-transport helicopters to the Afghan National Army was completed in October 2014. Since the contract between Rosoboronexport and the US Department of Defense was signed in 2011, 63 helicopters produced at Kazan

Algiers International Airport to Get $1 Billion Extension
2014-11-04 Read More...
Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal has launched Thursday the extension works of the terminal of Houari-Boumediene International Airport, Algeria Press Service (APS) reported.

Boeing, USAF Demo Minuteman III Readiness in Flight Test
2014-11-04 Read More...
Boeing supported the U.S. Air Force’s successful flight test of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which demonstrated the readiness of that system to deter nuclear threats.

Airbus Defence & Space to Update Germany’s Radar Jammers
2014-11-04 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space is updating the radar jammer systems used by the German Armed Forces to train radar operators and pilots. This means the German Armed

Bahrain to Receive Kornet-EM Missile System from Russia
2014-11-03 Read More...
Bahrain will receive Kornet-EM mobile anti-tank guided missile system from Russia under a deal signed with Rosoboronexport last summer, a report said.

Thales Unveils Counter-Piracy Service Solution
2014-11-03 Read More...
At last week’s Euronaval 2014 Exhibition, Thales unveiled PASTOR, a unique service solution to protect vessels against piracy. Primarily designed for shipping companies, this high-level services solution is based on a combination of early warning,

UAE Counter-Piracy Conference Concludes in Dubai
2014-11-03 Read More...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and global marine terminal operator DP World, convened a 4th high-level, public-private Counter Piracy Conference, in Dubai, on 29-30 October 2014, Emirates News

Sagem Offers Complete Solution Against Maritime Piracy
2014-11-03 Read More...
Maritime piracy has become a major global security challenge, because it often takes place on strategic shipping lanes for world trade, including the transportation of raw materials. It also has a considerable economic impact, estimated at 8 billion

RENAULT TRUCKS Defense at INDODEFENSE 2014
2014-11-03 Read More...
RENAULT TRUCKS Defense will be present at INDODEFENSE show in Jakarta (Indonesia), November 5-8.

Elektrobit (EB) at Indo Defence 2014
2014-11-03 Read More...
Elektrobit (EB) will present its tactical communications knowhow at the Indo Defence 2014 exhibition held in Jakarta, Indonesia on November 5-8.

Dubai Helishow 2014 to Take Place This Week
2014-10-31 Read More...
Dubai Helishow 2014 is scheduled for this week (04-06 November 2014) at the Grand Stand Meydan Hotel in Dubai, UAE.

Thales SeeMapper to Secure Shipping, Maritime Approaches
2014-10-31 Read More...
Thales has unveiled Thales SeeMapper, a turnkey system designed to protect shipping lanes, port access channels, naval bases and privately operated underwater installations.

IDEX Displays Global Reach at Euronaval 2014
2014-10-31 Read More...
The International Defense Exhibition and Conference (IDEX) is currently participating in the 24th International Naval Defense & Maritime Exhibition & Conference, Euronaval 2014 in Paris.

Saab to Supply 36 Gripen NG Fighter Aircraft to Brazil
2014-10-31 Read More...
Defence and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Brazilian Federal Government (Ministry of Defense through the Aeronautics Command, COMAER) covering the development and production of 36 Gripen NG fighter aircraft for the Brazilian

Airbus DS, DCNS to Develop Ship-Based TANAN UAS
2014-10-31 Read More...
As part of the 2014 Euronaval exhibition, Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS) and DCNS signed a cooperation agreement on Tuesday 28 October 2014 in Paris to develop a ship-based helicopter UAS capability.

Nexter, PIRIOU Sign 2 Contracts with Gabonese Republic
2014-10-31 Read More...
Philippe Burtin, CEO of Nexter, signed this week a contract in the presence of the French and Gabonese Ministers of Defence, Jean-Yves Le Drian and Ernest Mpouho Epigat, to supply the Gabonese Republic with 12 highly protected 4x4 vehicles ARAVIS®

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