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MBDA to Present Latest Missile Systems at ILA Air Show
2016-05-27 Read More...At this year’s ILA Air Show (1-4 June, Berlin ExpoCenter Airport), MBDA is presenting a comprehensive portfolio of air defense systems and guided-missile for air, land and sea forces. In particular, the company will present new concepts in laser
Bittium, Getac to Improve Productivity, Security for Field Workers
Bittium and Getac have established a partnership to improve productivity, security and user experience for field workers in the most demanding environments by offering Bittium SafeMove Mobile VPN and Analytics software to all Getac’s rugged tablets
Mi-28 Attack Helicopter to Get Laser Missile Defense Gear
Russia’s Mi-28 Night Hunter attack helicopters will soon be equipped with an advanced on-board laser system to defend against MANPAD missiles and air-to-air missiles, a senior adviser to the deputy head of the Radio-Electronic Technologies Concern
Airbus Helicopters Selected for UK’s Military Flying Training
Airbus Helicopters in the UK has been selected by Ascent as the Aircraft Service Provider for the UK’s Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS). The contract, worth £500 million over 17 years, will see Airbus Helicopters deliver aircraft and an
Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System Tracks Simulated Missile
The USS John Paul Jones, supported by the U.S. Navy, Missile Defense Agency and Lockheed Martin, used Aegis Baseline 9 terminal engagement capability to detect and track a Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM) target. This exercise marked the first
MBDA’S SPEAR Missile Secures UK Development Contract
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed a contract worth over £400M with MBDA for the Weapon Development Phase of the SPEAR air to surface, precision strike missile. This contract will further advance MBDA’s SPEAR weapon design and
Bell Helicopter Delivers 7 Bell 429s to Swedish National Police
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company announced the delivery and entry into service of the Swedish National Police’s seven Bell 429 helicopters. The fleet is being used for law enforcement and search and rescue, including mountain rescue, across
Meggitt Training Systems Wins 2nd Delivery Order for US Army EST
Meggitt Training Systems recently received a $15.6 million second delivery order from the US Army Program Executive Office for Simulation and Training (PEO STRI) to deliver the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) II system to both international and
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