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Dassault Aviation Moving Towards 36 Rafale Deal with India
2016-01-27 Read More...
During French President François Hollande’s visit to India, French and Indian government authorities signed an intergovernmental agreement paving the way for the conclusion of a contract for the sale of 36 Rafale fighters to

Boeing, U.S. Air Force Complete KC-46A Tanker’s First Refueling Flight
2016-01-27 Read More...
Boeing and U.S. Air Force aircrews successfully completed the KC-46A tanker’s first refueling flight in the skies above Washington State on 24

Thales, ASV Strengthen Partnership in the UK
2016-01-26 Read More...
After successful trials on Halcyon Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), Thales and ASV strengthen their partnership. Both companies have signed an agreement to develop autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) technology and capability for maritime,

RUAG Assists Swiss Air Force at World Economic Forum
2016-01-25 Read More...
As the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF; 20-23 January 2016; Davos-Klosters, Switzerland) is an extremely important event, extraordinary measures had to be taken to monitor the surrounding airspace. As a result, the TAFLIR radar

TRU Simulation + Training Hits Major Milestones in 2015
2016-01-22 Read More...
TRU Simulation + Training, a Textron Inc. company, reported closing 2015 achieving several key program milestones -- obtaining FAA qualifications and achieving the successful launch of its new Aviation Maintenance Academy.“We have made significant

Chief of US Naval Operations Visits Boeing Defense
2016-01-22 Read More...
Boeing welcomed Adm. John Richardson, the U.S. Navy’s Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), to Defense, Space & Security headquarters

Safran, Martin Baker JV Produces 250th Rafale Ejection Seat
2016-01-22 Read More...
SEMMB (Société d'Exploitation des Matériels Martin Baker), a 50/50 joint company of Safran (France) and Martin-Baker Aircraft (UK), has produced its 250th MKF16F ejection seat for the Rafale multirole

Raytheon’s Enhanced Coyote UAV Flies into Hurricanes
2016-01-22 Read More...
Raytheon Company is providing its enhanced Coyote® Unmanned Air System to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for hurricane tracking and modeling, giving researchers an unprecedented perspective from inside storms that build

Seven Defense Ministers Discuss Anti-ISIS Strategies in Paris
2016-01-21 Read More...
Defense Ministers of seven countries met in Paris Wednesday to hash out strategies against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Canada has been excluded from the meeting. The French and US Defense Ministers co-hosted the meeting

Saab to Deliver UAV Systems to Swedish Police
2016-01-21 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Police to deliver three UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) systems. Delivery will take place in

Russian Navy to Receive 2 More IL-38N Novella Anti-Submarine Aircraft
2016-01-20 Read More...
In November this year, the Russian Navy will receive two more IL-38N Novella anti-submarine aircraft, in addition to five that have already been taken on board, the Deputy General Director of Ilyushin Aviation complex Yuri Yudin

PT Pal Launches First Indonesian Navy SIGMA 10514 PKR Frigate
2016-01-20 Read More...
PT PAL has launched the first of two SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided-missile frigates designated for the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL).PT PAL built these ships in collaboration with Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding (DSNS). The ceremony was

DCI Moving Forward in Latin America
2016-01-20 Read More...
In order to diversify its portfolio and open new markets, Défense Conseil International (DCI) eyes to increase its visibility and position in Latin America. As a result, DCI exhibited in the Expodefensa show in

Saab to Supply RBS 70 BOLIDE Missiles to NATO’s NSPA
2016-01-19 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab has in December 2015 received an order for RBS 70 BOLIDE missiles from NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The order value amounts to SEK 106 million and deliveries will take place during

Boeing to Help USAF Keep T-38 Trainers Flying Until 2026
2016-01-18 Read More...
Boeing, which has maintained and supported the U.S. Air Force (USAF) T-38 Talon trainer fleet for 16 years, will do that for another ten years through a new contract worth up to $855

Orbital ATK to Develop Rocket Propulsion System Prototype
2016-01-18 Read More...
Orbital ATK announced it was awarded a $47 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center Launch Systems Directorate for the development of a solid rocket propulsion system prototype to support the Evolved Expendable

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