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Sagem to Supply Optronic Masts to South Korea’s New Subs
2014-10-29 Read More...
Following an international request for proposals, Sagem (Safran) has signed a contract with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd (DSME) of South Korea, to supply the optronic surveillance masts for the country's new submarines.

DCI Opens New International Military Diving School
2014-10-28 Read More...
The DCI-NAVFCO military diving school takes possession of a new infrastructure and opens a brand new international military diving school (CIFPM) in Saint-Mandrier.

European Maritime Surveillance Project at Operational Level
2014-10-28 Read More...
Developed under the auspices of the European Defence Agency since 2006, the Maritime Surveillance (Marsur) project has now reached an operational level of maturity.

NGC’s MQ-8C Fire Scout Prepares for Shipboard Testing
2014-10-28 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) successfully completed precision sloped landing tests Aug. 27 with the MQ-8C Fire Scout at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, in preparation for at-sea testing.

Sagem at Euronaval 2014
2014-10-27 Read More...
At this year's Euronaval trade show and exhibition (Paris, Le Bourget, 27-31 October 2014), Sagem (Safran) is showcasing its innovative optronics and navigation systems for Naval Forces, from frontline units to coast

India to Buy Anti-Tank Guided Missiles from Israel
2014-10-27 Read More...
India has chosen to buy anti-tank guided missiles from Israel, rejecting a rival U.S. offer, as the right-wing government clears projects worth $13.1 billion to modernize its ageing military, official sources said Sunday, Agence France Presse (AFP)

Raytheon Tests 2 Standard Missile-6 Interceptors
2014-10-27 Read More...
During the U.S. Navy's Combat Ship System Qualification Trials, the USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) tested two Raytheon Company Standard Missile-6 interceptors against anti-ship and cruise missile targets.

Lockheed Martin, Roketsan Team on F-35 Standoff Missile
2014-10-24 Read More...
Roketsan and Lockheed Martin signed a teaming agreement for collaboration on the SOM-J, a new generation air-to-surface Standoff Cruise Missile for the F-35 Lightning II.

RUAG Upgrades Maxus Guidance System
2014-10-23 Read More...
RUAG Space in Linköping has been contracted by Swedish Space Corporation (SSC) to upgrade the Guidance, Navigation & Control system for the Maxus Sounding Rocket.

MBDA's MILAN ER Serial Missiles Pass First Firing Tests
2014-10-22 Read More...
On October 15, MBDA completed the firing campaign to validate the series production of the Milan ER, as jointly scheduled with export customers. Four totally successful firings against fixed and moving targets confirmed the performance capabilities

Airbus Helicopters’ EC135 T3/P3 Gets EASA Certification
2014-10-22 Read More...
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certified the new EC135 T3/P3 by Airbus Helicopters, completing a new and important chapter in the development history of the

Royal Air Force Now Flying Most Advanced Fighter Jets Yet
2014-10-21 Read More...
The Royal Air Force’s (RAF) most advanced fighters ever are now in operational service following the largest ever fighter upgrade programme delivered by BAE Systems.

Raytheon to Produce Enhanced Laser Maverick for US Navy
2014-10-20 Read More...
The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon Company a $49.5 million contract for production of new laser-guided Maverick missiles (AGM-65E2/L). The Navy also intends to exercise a contract option to purchase additional units bringing the total contract value

Saab Wins Order for Gripen E Support/Maintenance Systems
2014-10-20 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab has received an order for Gripen E role equipment, along with support and maintenance equipment. The value of the order amounts to approx. SEK 5.8 billion.

Exelis Adds Night Capability to Corvuseye
2014-10-20 Read More...
A new Exelis CorvusEye™ 1500 visible color and infrared (IR) sensor provides day and nighttime wide area airborne surveillance coverage to support the military, law enforcement, border patrol and first

Boeing Delivers 18th P-8A Poseidon to U.S. Navy
2014-10-17 Read More...
Boeing delivered the 18th P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the U.S. Navy ahead of schedule October 14, where it joined other Poseidon aircraft being used to train Navy crews.

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