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MBDA Deploys Laser Effector Against Mini Drone
2015-06-25 Read More...
In May 2015, MBDA Deutschland deployed a laser effector to acquire, track, and defeat a free-flying mini drone, the first time such technology has been used to this effect. The mini drone was destroyed within seconds of the start of the test which

Boeing Completes Two-Decade Build Out of C-17 Training Network
2015-06-25 Read More...
Boeing has delivered the 28th C-17 Globemaster III aircrew training simulator to the U.S. Air Force, completing the services’ goal of a national system for C-17 training.

PHOTONIS Technologies Announces New Scientific Detectors Unit
2015-06-25 Read More...
PHOTONIS Technologies, SAS, a multi-national high technology group specializing in photo sensor and electron amplification technologies, announced that it would formally rename its Industry-Science-Medical business

Airbus Defence and Space to Resume A400M Deliveries
2015-06-24 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space is about to recommence deliveries of Airbus A400M aircraft following the lifting of all remaining flight restrictions on new production aircraft by Spanish regulator DGAM yesterday.

Sagem to Upgrade Optronics on French Army’s Helicopters
2015-06-24 Read More...
Sagem (Safran) has been awarded a contract by French defense procurement agency DGA for a program to upgrade the capabilities of the Euroflir 350 optronic systems on the French army's Cougar helicopters, and the Caracal fleet deployed by France's

Iveco Defence Vehicles to Supply Military Trucks to Spanish Armed Forces
2015-06-24 Read More...
Iveco Defence Vehicles announced that on May 27, 2015 the Spanish Army and Iveco signed a contract for the supply of multi-purpose military trucks to the Spanish Armed Forces.

U.S. to Set up Special Force in Spain for Africa Deployment
2015-06-24 Read More...
Washington and Madrid signed a deal last week setting up a permanent force of 2,200 U.S. Marines based in southern Spain who can be swiftly deployed to crises in Africa.

Oshkosh to Recapitalize US Army’s Heavy Tactical Vehicles
2015-06-24 Read More...
The U.S. Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense, LLC, an Oshkosh Corporation company, a five year requirements contract to recapitalize its Family of Heavy Tactical Vehicles (FHTV). Oshkosh will bring the Army’s fleet of Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical

Boeing Opens Research & Technology Center in Alabama
2015-06-23 Read More...
Boeing officially opened its new research and technology center in Alabama. The facility will serve as the company's hub for collaborative technology development with academic institutions and research partners in analytics and simulation in the

Thales, Textron Integrate I-Master Radar on Scorpion Jet
2015-06-23 Read More...
Thales and Textron AirLand announced at the International Paris Air Show 2015 (15-21 June), that they have successfully jointly integrated Thales’ I-Master radar on to Textron AirLand’s Scorpion

Raytheon to Supply 53 Radars for US Navy’s P-8A Poseidons
2015-06-23 Read More...
The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon Company a multi-year contract valued at $153 million to produce 53 maritime, littoral and overland surveillance radars for its fleet of Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft.

Japan to Launch Defense Equipment Agency This Year
2015-06-23 Read More...
A new agency responsible for defense equipment, including all processes from development and procurement to final disposal, will be officially established as an external bureau of the Japanese Ministry of Defense as early as October.

Belarus to Receive 12 Mi-8MTV-5 Transport Helicopters
2015-06-23 Read More...
During the international military technology forum Army-2015 (16 to 19 June in Kubinka, Moscow Region), Russian Helicopters (part of State Corporation Rostec) announced that a contract has been signed with the Belarusian Defense Ministry for

Thales, DCI Join Forces in EW Training
2015-06-22 Read More...
Thales and DCI have joined forces to deliver high-level training in electronic warfare. Through this partnership, the two companies will combine their skills and offer comprehensive and innovative solutions to even better meet the needs and

Global MilSatCom Returns to London in November
2015-06-19 Read More...
SMi are delighted to announce that the 17th annual Global MilSatCom conference and exhibition will return to London this year on the 03-05 November

US Army Fires TALON Laser Guided Rockets from Apache
2015-06-19 Read More...
Raytheon Company, working with the U.S. Army, successfully completed a series of TALON Laser Guided Rocket shots during recent tests.

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