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Eurocopter Delivers 1st Tiger HAD Version to DGA
2013-04-22 Read More...
Eurocopter’s first production Tiger helicopter in the HAD attack configuration was delivered to France’s DGA armament procurement agency on Friday 19 April for operation by French Army Aviation units, providing a highly capable combat weapon system

Release Trial of MBDA’s Marte Missile from C295 Aircraft
2013-04-16 Read More...
Airbus Military and MBDA have successfully demonstrated the release of an instrumented Marte MK2/S anti-ship inert missile installed under the wing of the C295 maritime patrol

Improvements of SAS Patrol Vehicles
2013-04-15 Read More...
Further to the Special Operations Command (SOC) and the French Procurement joint collaboration, Panhard will soon deliver kits to enhance the operational capabilities of VPS (Vehicle Patrols

1st European Helicopter Tactics Instructors Course Started
2013-04-15 Read More...
The European Defence Agency (EDA) in partnership with Rotary Wing Operational Evaluation and Training Unit (RWOETU) from the UK and the Swedish Armed Forces, has developed a European Helicopter Tactics Instructors Course

Saab Barracuda, Força Delta Sign Partnership Agreement
2013-04-12 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab’s subsidiary Saab Barracuda has signed a partner agreement with Brazilian company Força Delta Equipamentos Militares.

Alyotech to Design Simulation Software for Maritime Radars
2013-04-10 Read More...
The Alyotech Group has been chosen by the French Defense Procurement Agency DGA to develop a simulation software for maritime environment able to assess the performances of detection systems and recognition

Saab to Upgrade Erieye AEW&C Mission System in Brazil
2013-04-09 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab has received an additional order from the Brazilian Air Force for the upgrade program of the Erieye AEW&C Mission System in Brazil. The total order amounts to MSEK

Optovac, Sagem’s Brazilian Subsidiary Starts Operations
2013-04-09 Read More...
Optovac, the wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary of Sagem (Safran), is starting operations in the Univap technology park in San José dos Campos, 80 km east of Sao Paulo (San Catarina State).

Thales at LAAD 2013
2013-04-09 Read More...
Thales is participating in the 9th edition of the Latin American Aerospace & Defense (LAAD) Exhibition, from 9th to 12th April 2013 in Riocentro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

EB Delivers Tactical Communication System for Finland
2013-04-08 Read More...
Elektrobit (EB) has signed a contract with the Finnish Defense Forces for deliveries of the EB Tactical Wireless IP Network communication system.

Selex ES Scalable & Integrated Systems at LAAD 2013
2013-04-08 Read More...
Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is attending LAAD 2013, taking place in Rio de Janeiro, from 9th to 12th April 2013, showcasing its products within the Finmeccanica stands in the aerospace area, in the Army area, in the naval area, and in the

Swiss Companies to Produce Major Gripen E Components
2013-04-03 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab has taken the strategic decision to find Swiss companies to develop, produce and assemble major components of the Gripen E aircraft, including the rear fuselage. More than 35 per cent of the work will be placed in

French Troops to Stay in Mali Until End of 2013
2013-04-02 Read More...
French President Francois Hollande said the country’s troops will stay in Mali to fight extremists at least through the end of this

Thales to Study LTE Broadband Communications
2013-04-01 Read More...
The French defense procurement agency (DGA) has awarded Thales the ALTEA (*) study contract to analyze the LTE (Long Term Evolution) standard and its use by the French Armed Forces.

Hollande: “Too early to Arm Syrian Rebels”
2013-03-29 Read More...
French President Francois Hollande said on Thursday that the situation in Syria was still too unsure to start supplying weapons to opposition rebels, an idea France backs in the longer

Airbus Military, PTDI Sign Development Plan for NC212i
2013-03-28 Read More...
Airbus Military and PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) have signed an agreement covering the development plan for the NC212i light utility transport

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