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Airbus A400M Successfully Demonstrates Tanker Capability
2014-08-29 Read More...
The Airbus A400M new generation airlifter has performed successfully air-to-air refueling tests with a F/A-18 Hornet fighter. The tanker test campaign was developed in five flights in which the

Rolls-Royce Acquires Rolls-Royce Power Systems
2014-08-28 Read More...
Rolls-Royce announced the completion of its acquisition of Rolls-Royce Power Systems (RRPS).

Hollande Calls for Global Strategy to Fight ISIS
2014-08-21 Read More...
French President Francois Hollande said Wednesday he would arrange a conference next month on the threat posed by fighters from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) in Iraq, describing the current international situation as the most serious

Airbus DS Improves Air Surveillance of Indonesian Air Force
2014-08-19 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS) provides the Indonesian Air Force with the latest aircraft identification and air surveillance equipment, thus improving the air traffic control and air defence capabilities over the country’s more than 15,000

Germany Cancels 100 Million Euros Arms Deal With Russia
2014-08-07 Read More...
Germany has cancelled a major arms deal with Russia because of the ongoing Ukraine crisis, according to German media reports. The deal was already in question following the annexation of

ACMAT Celebrates 500th VLRA 2 on its Saint-Nazaire Site
2014-08-06 Read More...
On June 30, 2014, the Renault Trucks Defense (RTD) Group celebrated the 500th ACMAT VLRA 2 produced in Saint-Nazaire.

Exelis Acquires Barco’s Airport Operations Management Unit
2014-08-05 Read More...
Exelis has completed the acquisition of Barco Orthogon (Orthogon), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Barco NV, based in Bremen, Germany. Orthogon provides applications for air traffic flow management and decision-making to airport

Airbus DS Develops New Swiss Soldier Engagement System
2014-07-31 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS) has successfully completed the development of the integrated modular engagement system (IMESS) to the level necessary for series

Elektrobit (EB) Wins Tactical Wireless IP Network Order
2014-07-30 Read More...
Elektrobit (EB) has received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces for EB Tactical Wireless IP Network (TAC WIN) system products. The Finnish Defence Forces have also issued a purchase option, which enables further purchases of the same

France, Japan to Expand Defense Cooperation
2014-07-30 Read More...
France and Japan will expand defense cooperation and conduct joint military exercises as part of a treaty signed in Tokyo by Japan's Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera and his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le

MEADS Network Tests Demo Missile Defense Capabilities
2014-07-28 Read More...
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) recently completed a comprehensive system demonstration at Pratica di Mare Air Base near Rome, Italy. The two-week test demonstration included significant first-time events that were observed by several

Selex ES Tests Mini & Micro UAVs for Forza NEC Program
2014-07-24 Read More...
Finmeccanica - Selex ES’s ASIO-B and SPYBALL-B UAVs have passed their factory acceptance tests, leaving them ready for delivery to the Italian Army for its Forza NEC modernization

Saab Acquires Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems AB
2014-07-24 Read More...
Defence and security company Saab's acquisition of the Swedish shipyard Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems AB (TKMS AB formerly Kockums) has now been completed. The acquisition strengthens Saab's position as a comprehensive supplier of naval military

KONGSBERG, AgustaWestland Extend Cooperation
2014-07-23 Read More...
Kongsberg Defence Systems (KONGSBERG) and Finmeccanica - AgustaWestland signed a protocol for extending and increasing cooperation relating to Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of dynamic components (including various gear boxes) for the NH90

Thales, Finmeccanica-Selex ES Team up for French-UK UCAS
2014-07-22 Read More...
Thales and Finmeccanica-Selex ES welcomed the signature of the FCAS Arrangement between the United Kingdom and France.

MBDA’s Brimstone 2 Missile Enters Production Phase
2014-07-21 Read More...
MBDA announced that production has commenced of the Brimstone 2 missile at the Lostock and Henlow manufacturing facilities in England. The missile incorporates the latest mmW radar and semi active laser Dual Mode Seeker

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