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J-20 Stealth Fighter Makes Debut at Airshow China
2018-11-08 Read More...
The 12th international aerospace exhibition Airshow China 2018 is taking place in the city of Zhuhai on 06-11 November. This is one of the five largest air shows in the world and exerts great influence on the development of world

Russian Helicopters Tests Ansat Equipped with Ditching System
2018-11-08 Read More...
Specialists at Kazan Helicopters of the holding company Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) have completed testing of an Ansat helicopter equipped with a ditching system. It is designed for emergency water landings and is used to

Harris Receives NSA Certification for AN/PRC-163 Handheld Radio
2018-11-08 Read More...
Harris Corporation has received National Security Agency (NSA) Type-1 certification for its AN/PRC-163 multi-channel handheld networking radio – bringing groundbreaking capabilities to the warfighter, with the ability for future

Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia Inaugurates New Facility
2018-11-07 Read More...
The Australian Minister for Defence, the Honourable Christopher Pyne, the CEO of Safran Electronics & Defense, Martin Sion, and the CEO and General delegate of Safran Pacific, Alexis de Pelleport, opened the new Safran Electronics & Defense

Iran Inaugurates Production Line of Kosar Fighter Jet
2018-11-07 Read More...
Iran inaugurated the production line of the newly-manufactured supersonic Kosar fighter jet, Fars News Agency (FNA)

Leonardo Boosts Helicopter Leadership in China
2018-11-07 Read More...
Leonardo announced that Sino-US Intercontinental Helicopter Investment (Sino-US) of China has signed contracts for 15 AW139 intermediate twin engine

Rohde & Schwarz Demos Latest Systems at INDO DEFENCE
2018-11-07 Read More...
At the 8th INDO DEFENCE in Jakarta (7-10 November), Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate its comprehensive portfolio of integrated communications and radio reconnaissance solutions. The new R&S SDAR software defined airborne radio from the

Airbus Presents Latest Products, Services at Airshow China
2018-11-06 Read More...
Airbus is participating at the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai from 6th to 11th November, presenting a broad portfolio of innovative products and services that meet the aerospace industry’s requirements for

Raytheon Wins U.S. Army Order for Multi-Mission Radar
2018-11-05 Read More...
The U.S. Army awarded Raytheon Company a $191 million contract for Ku-band radio frequency radars. KuRFS, an advanced electronically scanned array system, fills an immediate U.S. Army operational need for a counter-unmanned aerial vehicle

ARQUUS to Attend Dakar International Forum
2018-11-02 Read More...
Leader of military protected mobility, ARQUUS will be attending the International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa, which will take place on November 5th and 6th in Dakar, Senegal. The company will present its land mobility solutions and will

Rohde & Schwarz Remains on Course for Growth
2018-11-02 Read More...
In the 2017/2018 fiscal year (July to June), Rohde & Schwarz surpassed the two billion euro mark for revenue for the first time. At EUR 2.04 billion, revenue was 6.7% higher than in the previous year, while incoming orders rose by 7.4% to EUR

ARQUUS Commits to Belgium’s CaMo Program
2018-11-01 Read More...
On October 25th, 2018, Belgium’s Prime Minister, Mr. Charles MICHEL, has officially confirmed the intergovernmental deal concluded with France on the Capacité Motorisée (CaMo - Motorized Capability) program, which aimed at modernizing Belgium’s land

Nexter, CMI Defence to Cooperate on Belgian CaMo Fleet
2018-11-01 Read More...
Nexter and CMI Defence signed last week a cooperation agreement which is in the continuity of the intergovernmental agreement between France and Belgium concluded within the framework of their strategic partnership in military

India Test-Fires Nuclear-Capable Agni-I Ballistic Missile
2018-11-01 Read More...
India’s Strategic Forces Command (SFC) has successfully test-fired a nuclear-capable Agni-I ballistic missile, local media reported on Tuesday, citing defense industry

ARQUUS Takes Part in Czech Army’s Centenary
2018-10-31 Read More...
Leader of the European defense mobility industry, ARQUUS has taken part in the celebration of the centenary of Czechoslovakia, on Sunday, October 28th, 1918, which is also the day the National Czech Armed Forces were

Aegis Tested At-Sea Against Medium Range Ballistic Missile
2018-10-30 Read More...
The latest evolution of the Aegis Combat System, Baseline 9.C2 (BMD5.1) successfully supported an MDA-led at-sea Ballistic Missile Defense System test event. During the test, the Lockheed Martin-built Aegis Weapon System detected, tracked, engaged

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