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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

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.

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

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

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

Saab’s Surveillance Systems for Piaggio Aero MPA
2013-01-10 Read More...
The defense and security company Saab recently signed a framework agreement with Italian Piaggio Aero

Thales to Supply Night Vision Goggles to Gladius Project
2013-01-09 Read More...
As part of the “Gladius” project, Thales has received the sub-contract from Rheinmetall Defence to manufacture and supply 310 night vision goggles of type Lucie II D and 16 IR modules for 30 combat systems of the “Infantry Soldier of the Future”

India Selects Airbus Military A330 MRTT
2013-01-08 Read More...
Airbus Military announced it has been selected by the Government of India as the preferred bidder to supply its A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport to the Indian Air Force

Takieddine: “Sarkozy Received €50 Million from Qaddafi”
2013-01-04 Read More...
France’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy took more than €50 million from the late Libyan leader, Muammar Qaddafi, a French judge has been told, a report on Thursday

Airbus Military Starts C295 Winglets Flight Tests
2013-01-02 Read More...
Airbus Military has begun flight-testing a modification to add winglets to the C295 medium transport and surveillance aircraft - one of a series of product developments underway on the market-leading

Saab Receives IDAS Order from AgustaWestland
2012-12-27 Read More...
Defence and security company Saab has received an order for helicopter self-protection and electronic intelligence systems worth around SEK 100 Million (ZAR 130 Million) from AgustaWestland

S-100’s Successful Integration with Riegl's VQ 820 GU
2012-12-26 Read More...
Schiebel and Riegl Laser Measurement Systems GmbH announced the successful integration of the Schiebel CAMCOPTER® S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) together with the Riegl VQ®-820-GU Hydrographic Airborne Sensor.

GE to Acquire Aviation Business of Avio S.p.A
2012-12-26 Read More...
GE announced that it has agreed to purchase the aviation business of Avio S.p.A., an Italy-based manufacturer of aviation propulsion components and systems for civil and military aircraft, for $4.3 billion U.S. (€3.3

Last Firing Test of Sagem’s AASM Missile
2012-12-24 Read More...
On December 12, 2012, French defense procurement agency DGA successfully carried out the last qualification firing test of the AASM modular air-to-ground missile developed and produced by Sagem (Safran), in its laser terminal guidance version (NATO

Two More Super Pumas for the Finnish Border Guard
2012-12-24 Read More...
The Finnish Border Guard is to expand its Eurocopter fleet with the acquisition of two additional AS332 L1 Super Puma helicopters fully equipped for maritime search and rescue missions in the country’s challenging

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