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Javelin Demonstrates Extended Range Capability
2013-02-07 Read More...
The Raytheon and Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint Venture recently demonstrated the ability of the Javelin missile to engage targets beyond its current maximum range requirements during a series of tests at Eglin Air Force Base,

Sagem Creates Indian Subsidiary
2013-02-07 Read More...
Sagem (Safran), the European leader in navigation, optronics and avionics systems and equipment and safety-critical software, has created Sagem Services India Private Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary that will be headquartered in New

Brazil Eyes Russian Anti-Aircraft Weaponry
2013-02-06 Read More...
Brazil’s Defense Ministry intends to discuss purchasing air defense systems from Russia during talks with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev later this month, the Ministry

US Air National Guard Welcomes Boeing’s C-17s
2013-02-06 Read More...
Boeing and the U.S. Air National Guard on February 2 marked the 164th Airlift Wing's transition to the Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, making Memphis Air National Guard Base the latest to receive the advanced

Boeing Delivers 6th Production P-8A Poseidon to U.S. Navy
2013-02-05 Read More...
Boeing delivered the sixth production P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the U.S. Navy January 31, successfully completing the first group of low-rate initial production aircraft that are dramatically improving the service's maritime patrol

NGC's Next-Gen Fire Scout Gets 1st Protective Cage
2013-02-01 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) received the first protective cage for its next-generation MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter (photo) that will store and shield the aircraft's critical electronic components from strong electric fields and

Survey Reveals Defense Corruption Levels Worldwide
2013-02-01 Read More...
More than two-thirds of countries, including many of the world’s largest arms traders, have inadequate safeguards to prevent corruption in their defense sectors, a survey by an anti-corruption watchdog

ITT Exelis Completes Acquisition of C4i
2013-02-01 Read More...
ITT Exelis has completed its acquisition of C4i Pty. Ltd. (C4i) from the Longreach Group Limited for an enterprise value of approximately USD 16.8

Lockheed Wins GMLRS Contract; Assembles 100th F-35
2013-01-31 Read More...
Lockheed Martin (LM) received a $197 million contract option from the U.S. Army for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary rocket

Sagem (Safran) Acquires Swiss Company Colibrys SA
2013-01-31 Read More...
Sagem (Safran), the European leader in navigation systems, has acquired the Swiss company Colibrys SA, specialized in high-performance micro-sensors (acceleration and vibration) based on silicon MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical system) technology.

Russia to Buy 7 AW139 Helicopters; Receives 5 Su-34 Jets
2013-01-30 Read More...
Russia’s Defense Ministry is planning to buy 7 multirole AgustaWestland AW139 helicopters for 630 million rubles (about $20 million) this year, the Federal Agency for Arms Procurements said

Iveco Wins 4th LMV Order from Norway
2013-01-30 Read More...
Iveco Defence Vehicles announced that the Norwegian Defence Logistics Organisation (NDLO) has agreed to the procurement of a further tranche of 62 Light Armoured Vehicles

China’s Y-20 Transport Plane Conducts Maiden Flight
2013-01-30 Read More...
China has conducted the maiden flight of the Xian Y-20 strategic transport from the Yanlian

Thales Delivers 1st Maritime Surveillance Aircraft to Turkey
2013-01-29 Read More...
Thales has achieved delivery of the first of 3 maritime surveillance aircraft under the Meltem II program for Turkey.

Russian Arms Sales Peak to $15 Billion in 2012
2013-01-28 Read More...
Russia sold a record $15.16 billion worth of weaponry in 2012 while expanding its foreign client list, the Federal Military-Technical Cooperation Service (FSMTC) reported last

Thales to Upgrade NATO Protected SATCOM Capability
2013-01-28 Read More...
Thales has been awarded a contract by the NATO Communications and Information (NCI) Agency to upgrade the protected SATCOM capability of NATO in order to increase operational performance and reduce operating

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