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ITEC 2015 to Host New NATO Military Committee Chairman
2015-02-26 Read More...
The annual ITEC exhibition and conference will be held at PVA Expo in Prague from 28-30 April. ITEC is the leading international forum for military training, education and simulation sectors.

Thales to Deliver 20 Ground Terminals for Syracuse III Program
2015-02-26 Read More...
The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Thales a contract to supply a further 20 ground terminals as part of the Syracuse III satellite program.

DSEI to Showcase Land, Sea and Air Capabilities
2015-02-23 Read More...
The defence of sovereign rights is a major challenge for a significant number of nations as regional tensions flare up and new threats appear. The need for military and security forces around the world to procure the

DCI Opening New International Helicopter Training Center
2015-02-20 Read More...
DCI is announcing the opening of a brand new helicopter international training center (H-CIF) registered in Dax and located within the French military pilot training centers (Dax and Luc-en-Provence).

METRAVIB to Mount 200 SLATE Systems on the VAB
2015-02-18 Read More...
As a world leader in acoustic gunshot detection systems, METRAVIB supplies equipment to 20 Armies around the world, including those of 13 NATO members, providing daily protection for personnel operating at sensitive sites or at

Successful First Firing of the MMP Combat Support Missile
2015-02-16 Read More...
The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l’Armement - DGA) successfully carried out the first firing of MMP (Missile de Moyenne Portée or Medium Range Missile), the successor to the Milan weapon system.

Thales to Expand Tiger Helicopter Training Capabilities
2015-02-16 Read More...
On 16 December 2014, the Organization for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) has awarded a contract to Thales, in partnership with Rheinmetall Defense Electronics (RDE), to supply or upgrade 20 Tiger combat helicopter simulators for the French and

The VAB MK III Electric Demonstrator in the Test Phase
2015-02-10 Read More...
As part of a PEA (advanced design plan) assigned to RENAULT TRUCKS Defense, the ELECTER demonstrator fitted with a parallel hybrid drive system and developed on the basis of a VAB MK III, has been delivered to the French defense procurement agency

RUAG Defence at the Int’l Armoured Vehicle Conference
2015-02-06 Read More...
RUAG Defence enjoyed a successful appearance at the International Armoured Vehicle (IAV) Conference which took place in London from 26–28 January 2015.

Thales Simulation Systems Integrated with Helicopter Drill
2015-02-05 Read More...
Thales took part in a new type of live training exercise from 24 November to 5 December last year as part of the operational training program for French Army Light Aviation (ALAT) helicopter pilots and air crews.

First Airbus A400M for Malaysia Makes Maiden Flight
2015-02-05 Read More...
The first of four Airbus Defence and Space A400M new generation airlifters ordered by the Royal Malaysian Air Force has made its successful maiden flight, marking a key milestone towards delivery.

Airbus Helicopters Completes First Year of Transformation
2015-01-29 Read More...
Building on an unprecedented year of new product certification and introduction, Airbus Helicopters has set its sights on best serving its customers in a challenging global marketplace, with the priority on customer satisfaction, quality and safety,

UAE’s “Drones for Good” Competition Attracts 57 Countries
2015-01-29 Read More...
The global competition launched by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), offering US$1 million for the best innovative civilian application of drone technology, has received more than 800 local and international entries from 57 countries, highlighting the

Bell Helicopter Receives EASA ATO Certification
2015-01-28 Read More...
Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. company, announced it has received an Approved Training Organization (ATO) certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

1st Airbus A400M Airlifter for Malaysia Out of Paint Shop
2015-01-26 Read More...
The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter for the Royal Malaysian Air Force has now been painted in its new colors at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Seville, Spain.

DCI’s CEO Makes New Year’s Address
2015-01-23 Read More...
On 19 January 2015, Mr. Jean-Michel Palagos, DCI Chief Executive Officer (CEO), made an address, over a buffet dinner held in Paris, to selected invitees including General, Prime Minister’s Chief of French Military Staff, Representatives of the

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