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DCI Offering Cutting Edge Trainings in the Air Field
2015-03-13 Read More...
DCI, through AIRCO, its aeronautical department, provides high level services in the fields of electronic warfare, intelligence and aviation safety. More than 7,000 trainees from 100 countries have been trained over the last 30 years.

Airbus DS Enhances Next-Gen Airport Surveillance Radar
2015-03-13 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS) has introduced new technologies in its latest air surveillance radar which give the ASR-NG (= Airport Surveillance Radar Next Generation) enhanced air traffic control capabilities.

Raytheon to Supply 214 Tomahawk Missiles to US Navy
2015-03-12 Read More...
Raytheon received a contract modification for $122,443,911 to a previously awarded firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of 114 Tomahawk Block IV All Up Round missiles for the U.S. Navy.

Saab Wins New Order for Carl-Gustaf Components
2015-03-12 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab have signed a contract on further deliveries of components for the Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon system.

Russia May Finalize its Flagship Aircraft Carrier by 2025
2015-03-12 Read More...
Russia may finalize the construction of a flagship air carrier for the country's Navy before the end of 2025, the Russian Navy's Chief of Naval Aviation Major General Igor Kozhin (photo) said, according to Russian media outlets.

nEUROn Completes Test Campaign in France
2015-03-11 Read More...
With the completion of its 100th flight in February, the nEUROn UCAV technology demonstrator has completed its test campaign in France.

DSEI 2015 to Feature Record Land Systems Display
2015-03-11 Read More...
The land systems display at DSEI 2015, which takes place at ExCeL London from 15 -18 September 2015, will be a record size, with some 700 prime contractors and small and medium-sized enterprises representing responsible nations with defence and

Orbital ATK to Supply Precision Guidance Kits to US Army
2015-03-11 Read More...
Orbital ATK, Inc., a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced it has signed a contract with the U.S. Army for additional production of the Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) for 155mm artillery.

Honeywell Forecasts Steady Global Helicopter Demand
2015-03-09 Read More...
The global demand for turbine-powered, civil helicopters remains steady with about 5,250 choppers set for delivery over the next five years, said a report.

China to Increase Defense Budget by 10% in 2015
2015-03-06 Read More...
China plans to raise its defense budget by around 10% in 2015, marking double-digit spending growth for the fourth straight year, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Wednesday, citing a spokeswoman for the country's top legislature.

U.S. Approves Sale of BAE’s ATIRCM System for Aircraft
2015-03-06 Read More...
BAE Systems, Inc. announced that its Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) system has been approved for export by the U.S. Department of Defense. The export approval paves the way for sales to allied nations around the world, giving them

Selex ES, MBDA, Sagem Sign Infrared Seeker Deal at IDEX
2015-03-05 Read More...
During the IDEX 2015 Exhibition which took place in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) last week (22-26 February), Finmeccanica – Selex ES announced the signing of a contract with MBDA France and SAGEM which will see the company participate in the

GA-ASI and SENER Team to Offer Predator B to Spain
2015-03-05 Read More...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, and SENER, a leading Spanish engineering

Sagem, MBDA Sign Contract for SIGMA 30 on VL MICA
2015-03-04 Read More...
Sagem (Safran) has signed a contract with European missile manufacturer MBDA to integrate SIGMA 30 navigation and pointing systems on several VL MICA surface-to-air weapon systems for international markets.

Airbus DS Aerial Targets Support Missile Qualification
2015-03-04 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space Direct Aerial Targets have played a key role in the qualification of the full performance of a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system being developed as part of the German Air and Missile Defence System.

INVISIO Reports 2014 Results and Continued Growth
2015-03-04 Read More...
INVISIO (IVSO) has published its full year and fourth quarter report for 2014. INVISIO reports a continued profitable growth during the fourth quarter. 2014 is the first year that INVISIO can report a full year profit.

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