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Russia Test-Launches Yars Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
2017-09-18 Read More...
Russia has successfully test-launched a RS-24 Yars ICBM to confirm the reliability of these

Christoph Eisenhardt Named New CEO of RUAG Ammotec
2017-09-18 Read More...
The RUAG Board of Directors has appointed Christoph Eisenhardt as the new CEO of the RUAG Ammotec division and a member of the Group Executive Board. He is the successor to Cyril Kubelka, who has occupied this role since 2004, enjoying great

ThalesRaytheonSystems Demos NATO ACCS Interoperability
2017-09-15 Read More...
In support of an NCI Agency team, a ThalesRaytheonSystems’ team participated in NATO exercise, Coalition Warfare Interoperability Exercise (CWIX) 2017, supporting the NATO Air Command and Control System (ACCS)

Airbus Prepares European Governmental Satellite Communications Program
2017-09-15 Read More...
Airbus has been contracted by the European Space Agency (ESA) to produce a demonstrator for the future European Governmental Satellite Communications (GOVSATCOM) program.

Dragonfire Laser Turret Unveiled at DSEI 2017
2017-09-15 Read More...
The new laser weapon demonstrator being built for the UK Ministry of Defense has been unveiled for the first time by the UK Dragonfire consortium at DSEI 2017 in

KONGSBERG Strengthens its Defense Business
2017-09-15 Read More...
To strengthen KONGSBERG’s competitive edge in the defense market, the Group merges its two defense areas. The new business area, Kongsberg Defense & Aerospace, will further strengthen its position in a growing defense

UAE Officially Participates at DSEI Exhibition
2017-09-14 Read More...
The UAE is participating at the Defense and Security Equipment International, DSEI, the leading international exhibition for the defense and security industry, which is being held from 12th to 15th September at the Exhibition and Conference Centre,

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

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