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FREMM Aquitaine Fires Naval Cruise Missile
2015-05-22 Read More...
The frigate Aquitaine, the first unit in the multi-mission frigate program (FREMM), has successfully fired its first missiles: an Exocet MM40 surface-to-surface missile and a naval cruise

Russian Helicopters Presents New Models at HeliRussia 2015
2015-05-21 Read More...
Russian Helicopters (part of State Corporation Rostec) is highlighting a line-up of new commercial helicopters including the light Ka-226T and Ansat and medium Mi-171A2 and Mi-38 at HeliRussia 2015 which runs from 21-23 May at Moscow Crocus Expo

Small Diameter Bomb II Program Achieves Milestone C
2015-05-20 Read More...
Raytheon Company and the U.S. Air Force successfully completed the Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB II) Milestone C decision briefing, paving the way for the program to enter low rate initial production.

ThalesRaytheonSystems to Upgrade NATO’s Theatre Missile Defense Capabilities
2015-05-20 Read More...
On 11 May 2015, ThalesRaytheonSystems signed a €92.5 Million contract with NATO for a significant upgrade to the Alliance’s current missile defense command and control capability.

Exelis Naval, Undersea Capabilities at IMDEX Asia 2015
2015-05-20 Read More...
Exelis is highlighting a sophisticated portfolio of naval and undersea technologies at the 2015 IMDEX ASIA International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference, May 19-21, at the Changi Exhibition Center in Singapore.

Airbus DS, Finmeccanica, Dassault Aviation to Conduct Study for MALE Drone
2015-05-19 Read More...
Europe’s leading aerospace companies Airbus Defence and Space, Dassault Aviation and Finmeccanica have welcomed the agreement of France, Germany and Italy to conduct a definition study of a European developed unmanned aerial system

USAF Students Test Textron’s Scorpion & Beechcraft AT-6
2015-05-18 Read More...
Textron AirLand, LLC and Beechcraft Defense Company, both Textron Inc. companies, recently hosted student pilots from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Test Pilot School at Textron Aviation’s

Meggitt Training Systems at CANSEC 2015
2015-05-18 Read More...
With a growing number of defense agencies experiencing a reduction in total force size, training efficiencies continue to grow in importance. At this year’s CANSEC 2015 in Ottawa, Canada (27-28 May; Ernst & Young Centre), Meggitt Training Systems

Airbus Helicopters’ Militarized H145M Certified by EASA
2015-05-18 Read More...
Airbus Helicopters’ H145M has been certified by the European EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) airworthiness authority, clearing the way for the military type approval and initial two deliveries of this multi-role twin-engine military

FNSS Unveils PARS 4x4 Wheeled Armoured Vehicle
2015-05-15 Read More...
FNSS Defence Systems Inc. unveiled the latest member of its PARS wheeled armoured vehicle, the PARS 4x4, at IDEF’15 which took place in Istanbul last week (05-08 May 2015).

Aselsan Displays Hisar Air Defence Systems at IDEF 2015
2015-05-15 Read More...
ASELSAN displayed a wide range of products from Air Defence Systems to Border Security Systems, from Marine Systems to Electro- Optic Systems, from Communication Systems to Radar and Electronic Warfare Systems, from Guided and Navigation Systems

Thales Selected for U.S. Army Rifleman Radio Program
2015-05-15 Read More...
Thales has recently been selected to provide the U.S. Army with Rifleman Radio systems. This award, under a ten-year (five-year base with five-year option) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract, will allow Thales to compete for the

Raytheon AESA Suitable for International Hornet Upgrades
2015-05-15 Read More...
A successful flight test of the Raytheon-built APG-79(V)X AESA radar system has demonstrated the functions needed to extend the combat relevance of F/A-18C/D Hornet aircraft for 15 to 20 years.

Renault Trucks Defense to Exhibit at FED Show
2015-05-15 Read More...
Renault Trucks Defense will exhibit at Forum Entreprises Défense (FED), which takes place on 20-21 May on the SIMMT site in Versailles, Satory, France.

Lockheed Martin Wins 2 Sniper ATP Orders for F-16 Fleets
2015-05-14 Read More...
The Romanian Air Force (RoAF) and Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) recently selected Lockheed Martin’s Sniper Advanced Targeting Pod (ATP) for their F-16 fleets, becoming the 18th and 19th international customers to receive this advanced sensor

Russian Helicopters, AVIC to Develop Heavy-Lift Helicopter
2015-05-14 Read More...
Russian Helicopters (part of State Corporation Rostec) and Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) have signed a framework agreement to work together on creating an advanced heavy

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