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Russian BMPT-72 Combat Vehicle to Get New Guns
2017-07-14 Read More...
The BMPT-72, an advanced Russian tank support combat vehicle, is due to be equipped with new guns and combat modules, according to Alexander Potapov, director general of Russia's Uralvagonzavod research and production

BAE Systems to Provide EW Suite for US SOCOM’s C-130s
2017-07-14 Read More...
The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has selected BAE Systems to provide new electronic warfare (EW) systems for its fleet of AC/MC-130J aircraft. BAE Systems will upgrade the aircraft’s survivability equipment with the capability to detect,

Orbital ATK Completes Launch of IRBM for MDA
2017-07-14 Read More...
Orbital ATK, a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced the successful launch of its Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) target for the Missile Defense Agency

Rohde & Schwarz Equips German Forces with SDR Systems
2017-07-13 Read More...
The Munich-based electronics company Rohde & Schwarz has been awarded a contract from the German Federal Ministry of Defense (BMVg) to equip initially 50 command vehicles with the joint radio system of the German Armed Forces, also known as

THAAD System Intercepts Target in Major Flight Test
2017-07-13 Read More...
The Lockheed Martin built Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system successfully intercepted a target in a missile defense test led by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency with critical support provided by the U.S.

MBDA’s MMP Program Receives AAT Award
2017-07-12 Read More...
On 27 June, the 44th French Association of Land Armaments (Association de l’Armement Terrestre or AAT) Ingénieur Général Chanson award was presented by DGA (Direction Générale de l’Armement of the French ministry of Armed Forces) Executive Vice

Russia’s Newest Missile Corvette Complete Sea Trials
2017-07-12 Read More...
The Sovershenny - the newest class of corvette in the Russian Navy - has successfully completed sea trials and will soon enter service with the Pacific Fleet, the head of the of the Eastern Military District’s press service for the Pacific Fleet,

SRC, Inc. Celebrates 60th Anniversary
2017-07-11 Read More...
SRC, Inc. commemorated 60 years of innovation in 2017. Since inception, the not-for-profit research and development organization has been focused on helping to solve its customers’ “impossible” challenges in the areas of defense, environment and

Bell 525 Relentless Resumes Flight Test Program
2017-07-11 Read More...
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced that the Bell 525 Relentless program has resumed flight test activity after receiving experimental certificate renewal from the Federal Aviation Administration

Thales Expands in Singapore
2017-07-07 Read More...
Thales’ newly expanded facility in Changi consolidates all avionics production and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) activities under one roof for better synergies and process optimization. Thales has also invested in equipment and human

Russia’s Nuclear Submarine Test-Launches Cruise Missile
2017-07-07 Read More...
Russia’s Project 949A submarine Smolensk of the Oscar-II class has successfully launched a Granit cruise missile and hit a naval target in the Barents Sea as part of the combat readiness drills, Northern Fleet’s spokesman Capt. 1st Rank Vadim Serga

CH-53K King Stallion Completes First Extended Flight
2017-07-07 Read More...
Lockheed Martin announced the CH-53K King Stallion program has successfully completed its first extended “cross country” flight from Sikorsky’s West Palm Beach, Florida, facility to Naval Air Station Patuxent River,

MBDA’s Sea Venom/ANL Anti-Ship Missile Completes First Firing
2017-07-06 Read More...
MBDA’s Sea Venom/ANL anti-ship missile has successfully completed its first firing at the Île du Levant test range in

Russia Approves Design for New Lider-Class Destroyer
2017-07-05 Read More...
The Russian Defense Ministry has approved the proposed new design for the country’s new Lider-class destroyer, according to RIA

Saab to Upgrade Swedish Gävle-Class Corvettes
2017-07-05 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) for the modification and upgrading of the Swedish Marine’s Gävle-class

Global Aerospace, Defense Revenues Hit $674 Billion in 2016
2017-07-04 Read More...
Global Aerospace and Defense (A&D) sector revenues grew by 2.4% to hit $674.4 billion in 2016, slightly above the estimated global domestic product (GDP) growth of 2.3%, according to a recent study by Deloitte, a leading provider of professional

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