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FNSS to Supply ZAHA Armored Amphibious Assault Vehicle to Turkish Navy
2017-03-28 Read More...
The contract for the Armored Amphibious Assault Vehicle (ZAHA) Project was signed between SSM and FNSS on March 7th, 2017 in Ankara. Program was initiated by the Undersecretariat for Defense Industries (SSM) to meet the amphibious armored vehicle

First Gowind® 2500 by DCNS Succeeds in Sea Trials
2017-03-24 Read More...
On March 17th, 2017, DCNS announced the success of the first sea trials of the first-of-class Gowind® 2500 corvette under construction in Lorient, France by

Russia Testing Taifun-Airborne Armored Personnel Carrier
2017-03-24 Read More...
Russian Airborne Troops will soon be bolstered by new mine-resistant, ambush-protected Taifun armed

Lockheed Martin-Built SBIRS Satellite Sends First Images
2017-03-24 Read More...
From its final orbit location 22,000 miles above the equator, the third Lockheed Martin-built Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) satellite recently sent its first images back down to Earth, a milestone known as “first

Thales Delivers Flight/Navigation Training Simulator to Malaysian Air Force
2017-03-23 Read More...
Thales was selected to deliver an FNPT II (Flight and Navigation Procedures Trainer) simulator to the Royal Malaysian Air Force for the purposes of initial pilot training. The simulator, delivered to the company Gading Kasturi, has been in operation

Boeing’s 9th Wideband Global SATCOM Satellite Launched
2017-03-23 Read More...
Boeing’s ninth Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite launched into orbit today and will provide the United States and six allied nations with increased communications capabilities to prevent, protect against and respond to

HENSOLDT, Leonardo Offer Secure Identification Systems
2017-03-23 Read More...
HENSOLDT and Leonardo have signed an agreement to offer as “Team Skytale” Mode-5 IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) solutions satisfying diverse customer’s needs around the world on a case-by-case

Turkey Eyes Russian Protection Systems for Tanks, Small Arms
2017-03-22 Read More...
In addition to air defense systems, Turkey is interested in Russian-made protection systems for tanks, small arms and ammunition, Russia’s state arms exporter Rosoboronexport

Leonordo’s ATR 72MP Makes First Appearance at LIMA
2017-03-22 Read More...
For the first time since its introduction into service in December 2016, the Italian Air Force’s ATR 72MP has flown overseas to attend the Langkawi International Maritime And Aerospace (LIMA) Exhibition in Malaysia, from March 21 to

French Naval, Aeronautic Defense Technology at LIMA 2017
2017-03-21 Read More...
Partner of Malaysia since 1993, France is presenting a broad offer in terms of naval and aeronautic defense technology at this year’s Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2017) taking place on 21-25 March

Saab Receives Order for AT4 CS ER and AT4 CS HP
2017-03-21 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab has received an order for deliveries of the new AT4 CS ER (Confined Space Extended Range) and the AT4 CS HP (Confined Space High Penetration). Deliveries will take place during

Boeing Wins Order for 268 AH-64E Apache Helicopters
2017-03-20 Read More...
Boeing and the U.S. government recently signed a five-year, $3.4 billion contract through which the Army, and a customer outside the U.S., will acquire the latest Apache attack helicopter at a significant savings to

MiG-35 to Fire Laser Weapon at Enemy Optics
2017-03-20 Read More...
The MiG-35 is being equipped with laser weaponry which will add significantly to the Russian warplane's combat capability, according to Russian aviation expert Dmitry

Lockheed Martin to Deliver 60kW Laser to U.S. Army
2017-03-20 Read More...
Lockheed Martin has completed the design, development and demonstration of a 60 kW-class beam combined fiber laser for the U.S.

F-35 Conducts First Firings of MBDA’s ASRAAM
2017-03-17 Read More...
The F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jet has successfully conducted its first firing trials of the MBDA Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile

New Flight Trials for Eurofighter Typhoon with Brimstone
2017-03-16 Read More...
A further series of flight trials of Eurofighter Typhoon with the low-collateral, high precision MBDA Brimstone air-to-surface weapon have been successfully completed at BAE Systems’ site in Warton,

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