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Airbus D&S to Install Comcept SatCom System on 17 French Vessels
2016-03-11 Read More...
The French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus D&S) and Actia Telecom a contract to equip 17 French Navy vessels with the capability to connect up to the Comcept broadband communication

Airbus Helicopters Delivers First H215 to Finnish Border Guard
2016-03-04 Read More...
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first of two H215 helicopters to join the Finnish Border Guard fleet.The first H215 arrived in Finland on February 28 following a training session at the Airbus Helicopters headquarters in Marignane, France.

Bittium to Upgrade Finland’s TAC WIN System Software
2016-02-26 Read More...
Bittium has received a purchase order from the Finnish Defense Forces for the development of a new software package (waveform) for the Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network™ (TAC WIN) system that is used as the wireless broadband network by the

Thales to Upgrade 3 Estonian Sandown Class Minehunters
2016-02-24 Read More...
Following an international competition, Thales has been awarded the role of prime contractor in the upgrade of three Sandown Class Single Role Minehunters for the Estonian Ministry of Defense

FNSS Launches New Redesigned Logo on its 25th Anniversary
2016-02-24 Read More...
FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.S., the international defense systems company and a major land systems manufacturer of Turkey, was built with a culture of growth, development and

Spanish Armed Forces to Acquire Predator B
2016-02-22 Read More...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, announced its notification of Spain’s selection of the

Airbus Helicopters, Thales, Helisim to Co-Develop H160 Simulator
2016-02-11 Read More...
Airbus Helicopters has partnered with Thales and Helisim to develop and deploy the full flight simulator (FFS) for the H160. In line with the “born ready” strategy implemented by the H160 since the beginning of its

MBDA Delivers ASRAAM Missiles for F-35 Integration
2016-02-09 Read More...
MBDA has commenced deliveries of a quantity of Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles (ASRAAM) for the forthcoming integration of this infra-red air dominance missile onto the UK's

Saab Wins Carl-Gustaf Ammunition Order from European Defense Agency
2016-01-28 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab has signed a contract with the European Defense Agency (EDA) for the production and delivery of Carl-Gustaf ammunition. Deliveries will take place during

Dassault Aviation Moving Towards 36 Rafale Deal with India
2016-01-27 Read More...
During French President François Hollande’s visit to India, French and Indian government authorities signed an intergovernmental agreement paving the way for the conclusion of a contract for the sale of 36 Rafale fighters to

Thales, ASV Strengthen Partnership in the UK
2016-01-26 Read More...
After successful trials on Halcyon Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV), Thales and ASV strengthen their partnership. Both companies have signed an agreement to develop autonomous Unmanned Surface Vehicle (USV) technology and capability for maritime,

RUAG Assists Swiss Air Force at World Economic Forum
2016-01-25 Read More...
As the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF; 20-23 January 2016; Davos-Klosters, Switzerland) is an extremely important event, extraordinary measures had to be taken to monitor the surrounding airspace. As a result, the TAFLIR radar

Safran, Martin Baker JV Produces 250th Rafale Ejection Seat
2016-01-22 Read More...
SEMMB (Société d'Exploitation des Matériels Martin Baker), a 50/50 joint company of Safran (France) and Martin-Baker Aircraft (UK), has produced its 250th MKF16F ejection seat for the Rafale multirole

Seven Defense Ministers Discuss Anti-ISIS Strategies in Paris
2016-01-21 Read More...
Defense Ministers of seven countries met in Paris Wednesday to hash out strategies against the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria (ISIS). Canada has been excluded from the meeting. The French and US Defense Ministers co-hosted the meeting

Saab to Deliver UAV Systems to Swedish Police
2016-01-21 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab has signed a contract with the Swedish Police to deliver three UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) systems. Delivery will take place in

Saab to Supply RBS 70 BOLIDE Missiles to NATO’s NSPA
2016-01-19 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab has in December 2015 received an order for RBS 70 BOLIDE missiles from NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The order value amounts to SEK 106 million and deliveries will take place during

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