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Rheinmetall’s Combat Systems Unit Adopts New Structure
2014-05-28 Read More...
The Combat Systems division of the Rheinmetall Group’s Defence arm has adopted a new structure, signaling the start of a new era. With its business units streamlined to meet the altered underlying conditions, the division is now poised to take full

MBDA Wins New International Order for Sea Ceptor
2014-05-28 Read More...
The New Zealand Ministry of Defence signed a contract on 21st May with MBDA for the provision of Sea Ceptor for the Local Area Air Defence element of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s ANZAC Frigate Systems Upgrade (FSU)

Robust Acoustic Communication in Underwater Networks
2014-05-27 Read More...
The surface of the planet Mars is better charted than the bottom of our oceans. The formidable characteristics of the sea, such as extreme water pressure, darkness and the lack of data transmission channels, limit the possibilities for obtaining

Kazakhstan Selects ThalesRaytheonSystems GM400 Radars
2014-05-27 Read More...
ThalesRaytheonSystems has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to supply Ground Master 400 (GM400) long-range air defense radars to the Kazakh Air Force.

Russian Helicopters Boosts Maintenance, Repair Capacity
2014-05-26 Read More...
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, has taken over the management of five aircraft repair plants formerly owned by the Defence Ministry. Executive authority at the plants was transferred to Russian

Aegis Ashore Achieves Major Test Milestone
2014-05-26 Read More...
Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Navy and the Missile Defense Agency successfully completed the first live fire test of Aegis Ashore, where the new land-based system safely launched and controlled a missile against a simulated

MBDA Deutschland, Roketsan Sign Partnership Agreement
2014-05-23 Read More...
MBDA Deutschland GmbH and Roketsan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a collaboration in manufacturing and integration of a 70mm guided weapon

Thales Wins Order for 2nd UK A400M Full-Flight Simulator
2014-05-23 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space has awarded Thales a multi-million pound contract to supply the Royal Air Force with a second full-flight simulator for the Airbus A400M military transport aircraft.

GA-ASI, Rohde & Schwarz Team Up for Predator B
2014-05-23 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, and Rohde & Schwarz, the world’s leading manufacturer of wireless

MBDA, Lockheed Celebrate 10 Years of MEADS Cooperation
2014-05-22 Read More...
At the ongoing ILA Berlin Air Show, MBDA and Lockheed Martin business leaders celebrated 10 years of development cooperation on the MEADSTM program. A definitive $3.4B USD contract was awarded that represented the three partner

Raytheon's Excalibur Ib Closer to Full Rate Production
2014-05-22 Read More...
Raytheon Company and the U.S. Army completed Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) for Excalibur Ib during a series of successful tests. This milestone moves the program one step closer to full rate production.

USAF Introduces 1st B-52 with Boeing CONECT System
2014-05-22 Read More...
The U.S. Air Force has introduced into its B-52 fleet the first aircraft upgraded with an advanced communications system, developed by Boeing, that keeps the bomber ahead of emergent threats while improving aircrew safety and situational

Nexter Orders Composite Lightweight Armour from TenCate
2014-05-21 Read More...
On Monday, the French Ambassador in Denmark, François Zimeray, has visited TenCate Advanced Armour’s facilities in Vissenbjerg, following a significant order from Nexter Systems.

Exelis Showcases Innovative Technologies at SOFIC 2014
2014-05-21 Read More...
Exelis is showcasing its industry-leading technologies at the 2014 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC; Tampa, Florida, 20-22 May).

Russian Helicopters at ILA Berlin Air Show
2014-05-21 Read More...
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, is bringing a line-up of commercial and military helicopters to ILA 2014, taking place on 20-25 May at Berlin ExpoCenter Airport.

Military Training & Simulation Industry at ITEC 2014
2014-05-21 Read More...
ITEC, the leading international exhibition and conference dedicated to military training education and simulation, is currently taking place in Cologne, Germany (20-22 May) with more than 110 exhibitors representing 16

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