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KMW, Nexter Join Forces on Main Ground Combat System
2018-06-22 Read More...
KMW and Nexter welcome the announcement by the French and the German governments on the joint development of a new Main Ground Combat System and a new Common Indirect Fire

Russia’s Advanced Weapons Production up Fourfold in 5 Years
2018-06-22 Read More...
The draft plan for shifting weapons and military equipment to domestic software is designed to further ensure the stable development and information security of the Russian defense industry, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu (photo)

US Secretary of Defense Receives German Defense Minister
2018-06-22 Read More...
Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday reaffirmed Germany’s commitment to significantly increasing its defense budget, Deutsche Welle (DW)

CZ Concludes Successful Participation at Eurosatory
2018-06-22 Read More...
Between 11th and 15th June, CZ took part in one of the most important international exhibitions focused on defense and security technologies, Eurosatory 2018. The 14th edition saw more than 1,800 exhibitors from 63 countries across

BAE Systems, Iveco Win U.S. Amphibious Combat Vehicles Competition
2018-06-21 Read More...
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a $198 million contract to deliver an initial 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV), with options for a total of 204 vehicles which could be worth up to $1.2

Raytheon, Safran to Develop Sighting Systems for Combat Vehicles
2018-06-21 Read More...
Raytheon Company and Safran Optics 1 have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the next generation of combat vehicle sighting systems.

L3 Wins U.S. Army Order for Next-Gen Night Vision Goggles
2018-06-21 Read More...
L3 Technologies announced it has been awarded a three-year, $391 million contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command to provide soldiers with true next-generation Binocular Night Vision Goggles that improve mobility, targeting and

Airbus Technologies Take the Spotlight at Eurosatory
2018-06-21 Read More...
Meeting today’s defense and security challenges requires increasingly connected solutions, as underscored by Airbus’ diversified product lines that were exhibited during this month’s Eurosatory international exhibition near Paris (11-15 June

Raytheon to Supply Sensor System for F-35 Fighter Jet
2018-06-21 Read More...
Lockheed Martin selected Raytheon to develop and deliver the next generation Distributed Aperture System (DAS) for the F-35 fighter jet. The result of a Lockheed Martin-led competition, the selection will enhance capability and reduce

Leonardo, Konštrukta Defence Sign Collaboration Agreement
2018-06-21 Read More...
Leonardo has signed a collaboration agreement with Slovakia’s Konštrukta Defence, a leading provider of artillery systems, that will see the two companies working together in the precision-guided ammunition

VAB Mk3, Arquus’ Jewel for Export Markets
2018-06-20 Read More...
Conceptor, manufacturer and maintenance services provider for the world-famous VAB, Arquus brings 40 years of battle experience to serve a unique product, the VAB Mk3. An extremely mobile and versatile troop transport, the VAB Mk3 is a key product

Safran, Nexter Sign Agreement on New Geonyx™ Inertial Navigation Systems
2018-06-20 Read More...
Nexter and Safran have signed a framework contract concerning Safran Electronics & Defense's new Geonyx™ inertial navigation system. Nexter’s interest in this product demonstrates the relevance of Safran Electronics & Defense investments in

CMI Defence Organizes First Cockerill® Firepower Symposium
2018-06-19 Read More...
On June 15, 2018, CMI Defence successfully organized its first Cockerill® Firepower Symposium, a dynamic live firing demonstration in front of some sixty representatives of military delegations from around the world and from the international

Airbus Inaugurates Space Academy in Toulouse
2018-06-19 Read More...
Airbus has opened the company’s Space Academy in Toulouse, France to help train customers in the operation of satellites and space systems that are acquired from the

Estonia Orders New Batch of MBDA’s Mistral SHORAD Systems
2018-06-18 Read More...
Estonia will acquire Mistral short range air defense missiles/man portable surface to air missiles, training missiles, simulators and testing and maintenance equipment from European missile manufacturer MBDA under a 50 million Euros

India Requests Support for Six AH-64E Apache Helicopters
2018-06-18 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of items in support of a proposed direct commercial sale of six (6) AH-64E Apache helicopters for an estimated cost of $930

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