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Oshkosh Defense Showcases JLTV Solutions at AUSA Winter
2014-02-20 Read More...
The focus of the AUSA Winter Symposium and Exposition is “preparing the Army for an unpredictable global security environment out to the year 2020 and beyond.” Crucial to this preparation will be future light tactical vehicles that can provide both

Forensics Europe Expo 2014
2014-02-20 Read More...
Taking place on 29-30 April at Olympia, London, Forensics Europe Expo 2014 is set to be this year’s premier international forum dedicated to the entire forensics sector and its supply chain. Last year, the event introduced over 3000 buyers and

U.S. Navy Tests Infrared Search & Track on Super Hornet
2014-02-20 Read More...
The U.S. Navy recently tested, for the first time on a Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet aircraft, the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) sensor that will find hard-to-detect targets over long

US Department of Defense Eyes $4.5bn Missile Defense Hike
2014-02-20 Read More...
The US Department of Defense plans to ask Congress for $4.5 billion in extra missile defense funding over the next five years as part of the fiscal 2015 budget request, say congressional sources and an

DCNS Selects Thales IFF Identification Systems
2014-02-19 Read More...
As part of contracts awarded by the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA), DCNS has selected Thales to equip the French Navy's Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier (photo) and the two French Horizon-class frigates with latest-generation IFF

Nexter Systems, DCI Conclude Strategic Agreement
2014-02-18 Read More...
The CEOs of Nexter Systems and Défense Conseil International (DCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the joint promotion of capability offers for the benefit of Forces in France and

Thales Wins 1st Contract for New SCOUT Mk3 Naval Radar
2014-02-18 Read More...
Thales and Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuidling have signed a contract for the delivery and installation of a SCOUT Mk3 naval surveillance

2nd NGC-Built MQ-8C Fire Scout Completes 1st Flight
2014-02-18 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) and the U.S. Navy successfully flew the second MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter for the first time.

DCI Wins Another Study for the European Commission
2014-02-17 Read More...
Défense Conseil International (DCI) won the bid “Helicopter Basic Flying Training Syllabus Harmonisation Study (2 HS)” launched by the European Defence Agency (EDA).

AW189 Achieves EASA Certification
2014-02-17 Read More...
AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce that the new generation AW189 medium twin engine helicopter has been issued with type certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on 7th February

Russian Helicopters at Singapore Airshow
2014-02-14 Read More...
Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Oboronprom, part of State Corporation Rostec, has displayed its military helicopters at the Singapore Airshow 2014 aerospace and defense exhibition during a conference for military helicopter operators entitled

Russia Postpones Tests of UAE-Made Drone
2014-02-14 Read More...
The Russian military has postponed tests of a high-endurance drone until an unspecified future date, a spokesperson for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) company that makes the vehicle said

Rolls-Royce, LM Sign $1Bn Deal to Power C-130J Aircraft
2014-02-14 Read More...
Rolls-Royce has completed a long-term agreement with Lockheed Martin (LM) worth up to US$1 billion to deliver approximately 600 engines to power future C-130J Super Hercules

Pelican Products, Inc. Acquires Cool Logistics
2014-02-13 Read More...
Pelican Products, Inc., the global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective case solutions and advanced portable lighting systems, announced the acquisition of UK based Cool Logistics, provider of temperature controlled

DGA Division Orders 250 Iveco Military Logistic Vehicles
2014-02-13 Read More...
On 24th January 2014, the Division of General Armaments (DGA) of the French Ministry of Defense placed an order for 250 logistic military trucks with the Iveco (CNH industrial Group) and Soframe (Lohr group) consortium.

Sikorsky Starts Testing 1st Prototype CH-53K Helicopter
2014-02-13 Read More...
Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp., has powered up the engines and spun the rotor head on the first prototype CH-53K heavy lift helicopter -- designated the Ground Test Vehicle (GTV).

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