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The DGA delivers the 200th VBCI to the French Army
2010-06-17 Read More...
The Direction générale de l’armement (DGA, French defence procurement agency) will deliver on June 23rd the 200th véhicule blindé de combat d’infanterie (VBCI, armoured infantry fighting vehicle) to the French Army. The VBCI is produced by Nexter

The DGA delivers the 200th VBCI to the French Army
2010-06-17 Read More...
The Direction générale de l’armement (DGA, French defence procurement agency) will deliver on June 23rd the 200th véhicule blindé de combat d’infanterie (VBCI, armoured infantry fighting vehicle) to the French Army. The VBCI is produced by Nexter

BAE Systems Debuts New Tactical Remote Turret (Trt) At Eurosatory
2010-06-16 Read More...
BAE Systems launched its newly designed tactical remote turret, the TRT-25, at the Eurosatory exhibition which started on 14 June 2010 in Paris. The turret will be on display on the Company’s new RG41 vehicle at the BAE Systems stand (Hall 6 – Booth

Success of the first launching of the French naval cruise missile MdCN
2010-06-16 Read More...
The French defence procurement agency (Direction générale de l’armement - DGA) realized successfully the first development launching of the Missile de Croisière Naval (MdCN, naval cruise missile) on May 28th, 2010. This was performed by the DGA

ST Kinetics at Eurosatory 2010
2010-06-16 Read More...
ST Kinetics, the land systems arm of ST Engineering, introduces the all new 40mm Low Velocity Extended Range (LVER) ammunition at Eurosatory

Eurocopter at Eurosatory 2010
2010-06-16 Read More...
The newest member of Eurocopter’s military helicopter family is being shown for the first time at Eurosatory defense exhibition with the EC645’s unveiling as a highly capable, medium-sized multirole platform for armed reconnaissance, fire support,

Airborne Systems Meets DGA's Milestones
2010-06-15 Read More...
Airborne Systems successfully completed the first three project milestones in the program to deliver a new troop parachute system for the French Airborne Forces, it was announced at Eurosatory

Nexter at Eurosatory 2010
2010-06-15 Read More...
Throughout Eurosatory 2010 (Paris, 14-18 June 2010), Nexter is displaying a full range of modernized products, systems and features.

Ruag Land Systems at Eurosatory
2010-06-14 Read More...
General Dynamics European Land Systems – Mowag has chosen RUAG Land Systems as its partner for an RPG mitigation system for the New Eagle Armoured Patrol Vehicle which shall be displayed at Eurosatory (Paris, 14-18 June

EADS' 10th Anniversary
2010-06-14 Read More...
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, EADS has organized the "I dream up my future" days, an event offering teenagers a unique opportunity to discover the fascinating world of aeronautics. The Group has invited some 10,000 students between the ages of

MBDA Italy Wins Industry Award
2010-06-11 Read More...
MBDA Italy has been awarded the 2010 "Imprese x Innovazione" by Confindustria as well as the "Premio dei Premi" established by the Italian government, following an intense selection and assessment phase lasting about eight

Russia & Iran amid UN Sanctions
2010-06-11 Read More...
The recently announced UN sanctions will not affect Russia's nuclear cooperation with Iran nor its S-300 missile deal, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said June 10 after claims the deal would be

MBDA Italy Wins Industry Award
2010-06-11 Read More...
MBDA Italy has been awarded the 2010 "Imprese x Innovazione" by Confindustria as well as the "Premio dei Premi" established by the Italian government, following an intense selection and assessment phase lasting about eight

Russia to Purchase Mistral
2010-06-09 Read More...
Russia is close to purchasing a Mistral-class French warship and needs such a vessel to patrol waters around Pacific islands that are the subject of a long-running dispute with Japan, a top General said

Russia Launches Saudi Satellite
2010-06-07 Read More...
A Russian Proton rocket carrying an Arabsat telecommunications satellite was launched into orbit this past Friday, the Russian Space Agency said.

Eurosatory: BAE to Unveil CV90 Armadillo
2010-06-05 Read More...
BAE's Global Combat Systems will unveil the new Armadillo concept of the CV90 Armored Combat Vehicle family at Eurosatory 2010.Bringing a high level of flexibility in payload and battlefield utility to a new range of vehicles using common CV90

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