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Safran Wins First Contract for PASEO Naval System
2017-09-14 Read More...
Safran Electronics & Defense has signed its first sales contract for the latest-generation PASEO NS (Naval System), which will outfit new frigates deployed by an Asian navy. Delivered at the end of 2018, these PASEO NS sights will offer

Raytheon’s Tomahawk to Hit Moving Targets at Sea
2017-09-14 Read More...
The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon Company a $119 million contract to begin integrating a new multi-mode seeker into the Tomahawk Block IV cruise missile. The enhancement will enable the weapon to engage moving maritime

Harris Demos Connected Battlefield Technology at DSEI
2017-09-13 Read More...
During the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI 2017) currently taking place in London, UK, Harris is demonstrating stand-alone as well as fully-integrated solutions that address urgent security challenges associated with force

KNDS Participates at DSEI 2017
2017-09-13 Read More...
For the first time at the DSEI (Excel, London 12 - 15 September 2017), the KNDS group (KMW +NEXTER Defense Systems) is presenting the know-how and portfolio ofits subsidiaries, Krauss-Maffei Wegmann and

MBDA’s Land Ceptor Air Defense System Debuts at DSEI
2017-09-13 Read More...
MBDA’s Land Ceptor air defense system is making its show debut in the outside vehicle park at DSEI 2017 in London from 12-15

ADNEC Promotes UAE Defense Industry at DSEI
2017-09-12 Read More...
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) is taking part in the Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2017 exhibition, currently taking place from 12 to 15 September at the ExCel London exhibition Centre in the United Kingdom. The

Rafale For The Replacement of Belgium’s F-16s Air Component
2017-09-12 Read More...
Dassault Aviation and its partners are fully participating in the comprehensive partnership offer made by the French Authorities to the Belgian Government, by presenting the Rafale for the replacement of the F-16s of the Air Component of the Belgian

SRC Showcases Latest Technologies at DSEI 2017
2017-09-12 Read More...
In the Middle East and North Africa, border security and critical infrastructure protection continue to become more integral to homeland security operations. Today, SRC plays a vital role in bolstering the border security and force protection

Saab Presents Mobile SHORAD at DSEI for First Time
2017-09-12 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab will present for the first time ever at an exhibition, the vehicle-based MSHORAD (Mobile Short Range Air Defense) solution – comprising the Giraffe 1X radar, Command and Control (C2) and RBS 70 NG Remote Weapon

The 19th Global MilSatCom Conference & Exhibition
2017-09-11 Read More...
SMi’s Group has recently released an updated agenda for the 19th Global MilSatCom 2017, taking place on 7-9 November in London. The full program can be found on

Thales, PGZ Extend Partnership in Air Defense Radar in Poland
2017-09-11 Read More...
Thales and WZE (Wojskowe Zakłady Elektroniczne S.A, PGZ Group - Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa) have signed a letter of intent securing production of certain components of the Thales Ground Master 200 air defense radar in

First A330 MRTT Phénix for France Makes Maiden Flight
2017-09-11 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space has today successfully completed the maiden flight of the first A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport for France. The aircraft, which will be known in French service as Phénix, is the first of nine ordered by the French

VOP CZ, NIMR Showcase AJBAN 440A at MSPO Exhibition
2017-09-08 Read More...
Czech Republic’s VOP CZ and NIMR Automotive have brought their latest collaborative military vehicle project, the NATO compliant NIMR 440N, to the 24th International Defense Exhibition MSPO, demonstrating the success of their strategic

RUAG Sustains Growth and International Expansion
2017-09-08 Read More...
Despite the persistently challenging economic environment, international technology group RUAG raised net sales by 5.2% to CHF 943 million in the first half of 2017 (previous year: CHF 896

Russia Ranks Second in Military Strength
2017-09-07 Read More...
According to Global Firepower military ranking organization report, Russia was placed second among 133 other nations in the worldwide ranking for military

Orbital ATK, USAF Sustainment Center Sign Support Agreement
2017-09-07 Read More...
Orbital ATK (OA), a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced it has entered into a partnership agreement with the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Sustainment Center to help support the nation’s most advanced military

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