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France Seeks Gulf Financing for its War in Mali
2013-01-18 Read More...
With the French military operations in Mali expected to last longer than expected, Paris has sought funding from rich Arab Gulf states, saying “everybody” should help in fighting the al-Qaeda-linked extremists in the African

Meteor Missile Launched from Eurofighter Typhoon
2013-01-18 Read More...
The Meteor Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile has been successfully launched from a Eurofighter Typhoon as part of the Future Enhancements Flight Test

Raytheon: Supplier of AEGIS Components for 40th Year
2013-01-17 Read More...
Raytheon is observing a significant program milestone, its 40th year as the U.S. Navy's provider of AN/SPY-1 radar transmitters (photo) and MK99 Fire Control Systems for the Navy's AEGIS weapon

Sagem Delivers 1st Infrared Binoculars to French Army
2013-01-16 Read More...
On December 5, 2012, Sagem (Safran) delivered the first 150 JIM LR 2 multifunction long-range infrared binoculars to the French Army, in line with the original delivery schedule.

1st AW139 Assembled in Russia Performs Maiden Flight
2013-01-16 Read More...
HeliVert, a Russian Helicopters and AgustaWestland joint venture, announced that the first AW139 helicopter assembled in Russia has successfully performed its maiden

Finland Receives its 1st Ground Master Radar
2013-01-16 Read More...
An official ceremony was held on January 15 at Finnish Air Force headquarters in Tikkakoski to mark the delivery by ThalesRaytheonSystems of a Ground Master 400 (GM 400) long-range air defense radar

Harris Wins Tactical Area Communications Order
2013-01-16 Read More...
Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received $42 million in orders from an international customer for an end-to-end tactical information system that connects commanders with armed forces

Nexter Systems Creates Nexter Robotics
2013-01-15 Read More...
On October 22, 2012, Nexter Systems created Nexter Robotics, a new subsidiary wholly-owned by the

Pelican Acquires Minnesota Thermal Science
2013-01-15 Read More...
Pelican Products, Inc., the leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance protective case solutions and advanced portable lighting systems, announced the acquisition of Minnesota Thermal Science (MTS), the industry leader in global

New Orders for Saab Switzerland’s MAPAM
2013-01-15 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab Bofors Dynamics Switzerland Ltd (SBDS) has signed two contracts for initial deliveries of MAPAM (Mortar Anti Personnel Anti Material) in new developed configurations and

Indian Navy Tests Brahmos Missile
2013-01-15 Read More...
The Indian Navy successfully tested on Wednesday a highly-maneuverable version of a sea-based Brahmos supersonic cruise missile, an Indian defense source told RIA

NGC, Cassidian Test 1st Sensor-Equipped EURO HAWK
2013-01-14 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) and EADS Deutschland GmbH, operating through Cassidian, together achieved a major milestone with the first full system test flight of the EURO HAWK® unmanned aircraft system (UAS) equipped with the signals

F-35 Program Achieves New Milestones in 2012
2013-01-14 Read More...
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Program completed 30 aircraft deliveries and achieved significant advances in flight test highlighting a year of continued progress for

Russian Ships to Start Exercises off the Coast of Syria
2013-01-14 Read More...
Ships of the Russian Black Sea Fleet and Baltic Fleets are to start exercises off the coast of Syria the Russian Defense Ministry said on

Indra’s Maritime Patrol Light Aircraft
2013-01-14 Read More...
Indra has completed the development of an advanced maritime reconnaissance intelligence (MRI) system based on the Tecnam P2006T light

Lockheed Martin Wins PAC-3 Production Contract
2013-01-11 Read More...
Lockheed Martin received a contract totaling $755 million from the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command for hardware and services associated with the combat-proven PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment

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