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Thales Demos New Generation of Software-Defined Radios
2017-11-30 Read More...
A series of full-scale operational demonstrations of SYNAPS, the new generation of software-defined radios from Thales, was successfully completed in Chantilly, France from 21 to 24

Safran’s JIM Compact Infrared Binoculars Selected by 7th NATO Country
2017-11-24 Read More...
Safran announced that its JIM Compact infrared binoculars were selected by a 7th NATO country during this week’s Milipol Exhibition in

MBDA Inc. Vice President to Lead Strategic Business Development
2017-11-24 Read More...
MBDA Incorporated announced that Nancy DiCarlo has joined the company as Vice President, Strategic Business

Bittium Tough SDR™ Tactical Radios Enhanced With ESSOR Waveform
2017-11-08 Read More...
Bittium is part of Operational Capability 1 (OC1) phase that continues the ESSOR (European Secure Software defined Radio) program. During the OC1 phase, the operational capabilities of ESSOR High Data Rate Waveform (HDR WF), meant for joint

MBDA’s Brimstone Test Fired From Eurofighter Typhoon
2017-11-06 Read More...
A series of live firings of the MBDA Brimstone precision strike missile from a Eurofighter Typhoon have been completed successfully, adding enhanced capability to the

Gavin Williamson Named UK Defence Secretary
2017-11-06 Read More...
Theresa May faced a fierce backlash from some Conservative MPs after she appointed her little-known chief whip Gavin Williamson as Defence Secretary, even though he has never spoken as a Minister in the

Lockheed Martin, Navantia to Renew 20-Year Partnership
2017-10-30 Read More...
In 2017, Navantia and Lockheed Martin celebrate the 20th anniversary of a successful collaboration to supply the Spanish Navy with the Aegis Combat System for the F-100

MBDA Appoints Chris Allam as UK Managing Director
2017-10-25 Read More...
MBDA announced the appointment of Chris Allam (photo) to the role of MBDA UK Managing Director and to MBDA’s Group Executive Committee. The appointment will become effective on 1 January 2018. He replaces Dave Armstrong who is leaving MBDA at the

Germany Approves Deal to Sell 3 Submarines to Israel
2017-10-24 Read More...
German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government approved a deal to sell the Israeli Navy three submarines costing up to $1 billion each, overcoming reservations about dealing with Israeli officials closely connected to Prime Minister Benjamin

Volvo Group Not to Divest Governmental Sales
2017-10-19 Read More...
Volvo Group has decided to discontinue the process to divest the Governmental Sales business

Thales to Offer Communications Support for Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers
2017-10-12 Read More...
As a leading provider of intelligence systems, smart connectivity and associated services to the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), Thales has secured a seven year contract to provide through-life support for communications systems of the Royal Navy’s

Boeing, European Commission to Address Global MilSatCom 2017
2017-10-10 Read More...
Now featuring a speaker line-up of over 50 defence satellite communications experts, SMi Group’s Global MilSatCom 2017 Conference and Exhibition is confirmed as the biggest in its 19 year

New CEO to be Named for RUAG Defence
2017-10-09 Read More...
Dr. Markus A. Zoller, CEO RUAG Defence, is set to leave RUAG at the end of October 2017 in order to pursue a new challenge outside of the company. Andreas Berger, Senior Vice President NEO RUAG Defence, will head up the division on an ad interim

A400M to Get Two New Thales Military Training Simulators
2017-10-05 Read More...
As part of a long-standing relationship between the two companies, Airbus has awarded Thales a contract for a further two new A400M military training simulators (Nos. 7 and

Leonardo Introduces AW189K Super Medium Helicopter
2017-10-05 Read More...
Leonardo announced a further step to expand the range of capabilities available to the market with the introduction of the AgustaWestland AW189K

RUAG Ranks 6th Employer for Engineers in Switzerland
2017-10-04 Read More...
RUAG is becoming ever more attractive as an employer in Switzerland. Once again, it has achieved a top ranking among the most attractive employers for engineering in

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