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Lockheed Martin Transforms Training and Logistics Business
2016-11-30 Read More...
Lockheed Martin announced a refocusing of their Training and Logistics Systems (TLS) business at the ongoing Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida (28

RUAG Opens Regional Component Repair Centre in Malaysia
2016-11-29 Read More...
RUAG recently announced the opening of a regional component repair center at the International Aerospace Centre in Subang,

Cessna’s 2017 University Partners for 3rd Top Hawk Program
2016-11-29 Read More...
Cessna Aircraft Company, a subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced it has selected the following university partners for the 2017 Top Hawk program: Eastern Kentucky University, The Ohio State University, Auburn

Russian Army to Get Advanced Stealth Drone Hunter
2016-11-28 Read More...
The Zavod Electromash plant in the Russian city of Nizhny Novgorod has plant developed an advanced stealth robotic system capable of detecting reconnaissance and attack drones, Zavod Electromash spokesman Valery Pyatkin told

Gripen Design & Development Network Launched in Brazil
2016-11-25 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab and Embraer Defense & Security inaugurated the Gripen Design and Development Network (GDDN) in Gavião Peixoto, in the state of São Paulo. The GDDN will be the hub for the Gripen NG technology development in Brazil

Sensors Development for the Spanish Navy’s F110 Frigate
2016-11-25 Read More...
Indra has reached an agreement to include the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) in the Industrial Plan for the PROTEC Program launched to develop and integrate the sensors for the Spanish Navy’s future F110

KONGSBERG to Upgrade Fridtjof Nansen Class Frigates
2016-11-25 Read More...
Kongsberg Defence Systems (KONGSBERG) has entered into agreement with the Norwegian Defence Material Agency (NDMA) to update the Combat Management System and the Active Sonar System of the Fridtjof Nansen class frigates. The contract value is 313

Surveillance Drones to Equip Armata Combat Vehicles
2016-11-24 Read More...
Russia’s advanced combat vehicles built on the Armata platform will be equipped with surveillance unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), which will be scanning the battlefield for dozens of miles around, helping to clarify the situation and guiding rounds

Thales to Upgrade Collins Submarine Sonar Systems
2016-11-24 Read More...
Thales has signed a design and pre-production contract to upgrade Australia’s Collins class submarine sonar systems, enhancing their capability to outperform the most advanced underwater threats in an increasingly complex

Indonesia Receives First 3 AS565 MBe Panther Helicopters
2016-11-24 Read More...
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first three of the 11 AS565 MBe Panther helicopters to Indonesia, ahead of contract schedule, at a ceremony at Airbus Helicopters’ headquarters in Marignane, in the presence of representatives from Indonesia’s

Japan, South Korea Sign Military Intelligence Pact
2016-11-24 Read More...
South Korea and Japan signed a pact on Wednesday that allows the sharing of military intelligence in response to the growing threat posed by North Korea's nuclear and missile

Lockheed Martin to Modernize Republic of Korea’s F-16s
2016-11-23 Read More...
Lockheed Martin was awarded a $1.2 billion contract to upgrade 134 F-16 aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force

Saab to Upgrade US Army Training Systems
2016-11-23 Read More...
Defense and Security company Saab has received three orders from the U.S. Army Program Executive Office of Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEOSTRI). Saab will now provide OSAG 2.0 interoperability upgrades for the U.S. 7th ATC’s Deployable

Airbus Helicopters Delivers Last Six EC135T2+ to Australia
2016-11-23 Read More...
Airbus Helicopters has achieved Factory Acceptance of the last six of the EC135T2+ for the Helicopter Aircrew Training System (HATS) for the Australian Defence Force (ADF), completing on-time deliveries of the full fleet of 15

KONGSBERG’s Minesniper MkIII Neutralizes Sea Mines
2016-11-23 Read More...
Kongsberg Defence Systems’ (KONGSBERG) latest generation One-Shot Mine Disposal Weapon System, the Minesniper MkIII, is a result of fifteen years of operational experience and continuous evolution. It represents the latest and most advanced

Spain Receives First A400M New Generation Airlifter
2016-11-22 Read More...
The Spanish Air Force has taken delivery of its first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter - the most advanced aircraft to have been produced in Spain and one which will transform the nation’s air mobility

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