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Cassidian’s PMR Used in Joint Training by 340 Security Forces
2013-07-31 Read More...
Security Forces from France and 30 foreign countries used Cassidian’s Tetrapol professional mobile radio (PMR) solution during the European Union Police Services Training (EUPST) at the Centre National d’Entrainement des Forces Gendarmerie (CNEFG)

DCNS Completes CVN Charles de Gaulle Refit
2013-07-31 Read More...
The French Navy’s Fleet Support Service (SSF) signed off on the completion of the intermediate refit of nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle after six months’ work by

First Tranche 3 Typhoon on the Move
2013-07-26 Read More...
The first Tranche 3 Typhoon, BS116, has been transferred from final assembly to the paint shop facility where it spent two weeks getting a makeover - check out the video and learn more about the painting

European Defence Agency’s Defence Data 2011
2013-07-25 Read More...
The European Defence Agency (EDA) published the aggregated defence data for 2011 of the 26 EDA participating Member

BAE, Bayshore Networks Expand Cyber Threats Partnership
2013-07-24 Read More...
BAE Systems and Bayshore Networks, Inc., announced an expansion of their partnership to provide cybersecurity solutions to defense, intelligence and critical infrastructure customers facing increasingly sophisticated adversaries and Advanced

Eurocopter EC225 Helicopters to Resume Flights
2013-07-23 Read More...
A return to flight of EC225 helicopters suspended from service will begin this month following approval of the prevention and detection measures developed by Eurocopter for the twin-engine rotorcraft throughout its range of

Saab Wins Artillery Ammunition Order
2013-07-22 Read More...
Swedish Defence and security company Saab has received an order for the delivery of explosive training artillery

Airbus Military A400M Demos Airfield Assault Capability
2013-07-19 Read More...
In a series of tests at RAF Boscombe Down in the UK, Airbus Military has successfully demonstrated the ability of the A400M new generation airlifter to deploy vehicles and troops rapidly to seize an enemy airfield.

Airbus Military Welcomes Cameroon as New CN235 Operator
2013-07-18 Read More...
Airbus Military welcomed the Cameroon Air Force as a new operator of its aircraft with the delivery of a CN235 medium

Eurocopter Demos New, Quieter Helicopter Landing Procedures
2013-07-18 Read More...
Eurocopter has successfully demonstrated new landing procedures relying on augmented satellite guidance that can be tailored to more completely comply with the local environmental

Thales to Develop World’s Most Powerful Radar
2013-07-17 Read More...
At a ceremony attended by Jean-Marc Ayrault, Prime Minister of France, and Victor Ponta, Prime Minister of Romania, Thales signed a contract worth €60 million to develop a high-intensity laser system at the Horia Hulubei National Institute of

DSEI to Host Record Number of International Pavilions
2013-07-11 Read More...
Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2013 is on course to host a record 40 international pavilions when the exhibition takes place at ExCeL London from 10-13

FN Herstal’s Use of Advanced Composite Material
2013-07-09 Read More...
For the first time in its history, Belgium based FN Herstal has utilized advanced composite material for yoke

DSEI 2013: Venue for Cross Sector Capabilities
2013-07-08 Read More...
Facing an increasingly diverse and complex portfolio of threats from unpredictable, often anonymous enemies, those responsible for defending national security are progressively calling upon the expertise of those from 'crossover'

Saab Begins Assembly of 1st Pre-Production Gripen E
2013-07-05 Read More...
Exploiting a loophole in Western sanctions, Iran is importing a high grade of refined alumina ore from several European countries including Germany and France that Tehran could be using to make armor parts and missile

Paveway IV Trials Demo Typhoon’s Air to Surface Role
2013-07-05 Read More...
Whilst working closely with Raytheon UK, BAE Systems has completed a series of trials culminating in a successful release of Raytheon's Paveway IV precision guided bomb from a Typhoon, demonstrating further enhancement of Typhoon's air to surface

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