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C-27J Flight-Refueling Tests with KC-767A Tanker
2012-07-06 Read More...
The C-27J is carrying out flight-refueling tests with the KC-767A tanker (photo) at the Italian Air Force Base in Pratica di Mare with the collaboration of the 14° Stormo of the Italian Air Force, Alenia Aermacchi, Rolls Royce and

GKN Acquires Volvo Aero
2012-07-06 Read More...
GKN plc announced its agreement to acquire Volvo Aero (the aero engine division of AB

BAE Systems Locates Opportunity to Replace GPS
2012-07-05 Read More...
BAE Systems has unveiled its latest research on an advanced positioning system that exploits existing transmissions such as Wi-Fi, TV, radio and mobile phone signals, to calculate the user’s location to within a few

RAF Eurofighter Typhoons to Secure Olympic Games
2012-07-05 Read More...
Eurofighter Typhoons of the Royal Air Force (RAF) will be on high alert during the Olympic Games in order to secure the air space over London. Prior to the start of this international event which lasts from 27th July to 12th August, the RAF

Australia Orders New Thales Bushmasters
2012-07-04 Read More...
Thales Australia has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement today that it will purchase an additional 214 Bushmaster vehicles for the Australian

Six Italian Eurofighter Typhoons Join “Anatolian Eagle 2012”
2012-07-04 Read More...
Six Italian Air Force (ItAF) Eurofighter Typhoons from the 4th Wing in Grosseto and the 36th Wing in Gioia del Colle participated in the multi-national exercise “Anatolian Eagle” from the 11th to 22nd June 2012 in

Krauss-Maffei Wegmann Names New CFO
2012-07-04 Read More...
Since 1st July 2012 Dr. Martin Bentler (51) is new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Krauss-Maffei Wegmann GmbH & Co. KG

China to Launch Bigger Spacecraft
2012-07-04 Read More...
China will deploy bigger spacecraft for longer missions following the success of its Shenzhou 9 voyage, allowing it to build a manned space station and potentially put a man on the moon, experts

ITT Exelis Acquires Space Computer Corporation
2012-07-03 Read More...
ITT Exelis has completed the acquisition of Space Computer Corporation, a privately-owned firm that produces real time signal processing systems, software and algorithms for the full exploitation of hyperspectral sensor

FREMM Frigate Aquitaine Launches 1st Torpedo
2012-07-03 Read More...
Teams from DCNS, the French Navy and defence procurement agency DGA recently completed a new test campaign aboard first-of-class FREMM multi-mission frigate Aquitaine, the last and most important being the first ever torpedo launch test from a FREMM

Poland Orders 5 More Airbus Military C295 Aircraft
2012-07-03 Read More...
The Polish Air Force Monday signed a contract with Airbus Military for the acquisition of five C295 transport aircraft to further expand their transport capabilities.

PLATH’s Mobile Electronic Warfare System at Eurosatory
2012-07-03 Read More...
At the recent worldwide biggest defense show Eurosatory 2012 (Paris, 11-15 June 2012), PLATH has proved its competence in system integration in the field of communication intelligence and electronic warfare.

GD to Acquire Earl Industries’ Ship Repair Division
2012-07-03 Read More...
General Dynamics (GD) has entered an agreement to acquire the Ship Repair and Coatings Division of Earl Industries, a leading East Coast ship repair company that supports the U.S. Navy fleet in Norfolk, Virginia, and Mayport,

Systematic’s IRIS Software Certified by US DoD
2012-07-02 Read More...
IRIS Forms and IRIS WebForms, developed by Systematic, have been certified by the US Department of Defense (DoD) to be included in the unified communications approved product list

Lockheed Receives JASSM® Lot 10 Production Contract
2012-07-02 Read More...
The U.S. Air Force recently awarded Lockheed Martin a $241.6 million contract for Lot 10 production of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and Extended Range (ER) variant.

Oshkosh Defense Wins DLA Material Cost Reduction Award
2012-06-29 Read More...
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime has recognized Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, with the Material Cost Reduction Award for the company’s commitment to reducing costs and supporting

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