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Harris Names New President, Communication Systems Business
2018-09-17 Read More...
Harris Corporation has named Dana Mehnert President of the company’s $1.9 billion Communication Systems business, reporting to Harris Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer William M. Brown, effective September 30,

Boeing to Acquire Millennium Space Systems
2018-08-21 Read More...
Boeing will acquire Millennium Space Systems, a provider of agile, flight-proven small-satellite solutions, under an acquisition agreement that will expand Boeing's satellite and space portfolio, talent and

U.S. President Approves $717 Billion Defense Bill
2018-08-17 Read More...
President Donald Trump approved a colossal defense policy bill earlier this week that authorizes a top-line budget of $717 billion to cover a litany of defense spending, CNBC

Pentagon to Launch Space Force as a Separate Armed Service
2018-08-15 Read More...
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced that the Pentagon plans to launch a Space Force, embarking on an effort to create the first armed service since

Russian Defense Ministry Publishes Archived WWII Documents
2018-08-15 Read More...
The Russian Defense Ministry has published archived documents on the history of the military aviation in Russia and military pilots’ heroism during the World War

RUAG Wins Contract for the French Army
2018-08-10 Read More...
RUAG Defence has recently been awarded another major contract for the French Army. The international technology group will be developing a total of 500 laser-based target systems that allow for realistic training exercises to prepare infantry

Iranian Defense Minister Inaugurates Caliber Ammunition Plant
2018-08-10 Read More...
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami in a ceremony earlier this week inaugurated a plant to mass-produce and assemble mid-size caliber ammunition, Fars News Agency (FNA)

Indonesia to Receive First Su-35 Fighter Jet by October
2018-08-09 Read More...
Indonesia is waiting to receive the first Su-35 Russian fighter jet by October this year, Indonesian Ambassador to Russia Mohammad Wahid Supriyadi has

Harris Wins Increase to EW Contract for International F-16s
2018-08-09 Read More...
Harris Corporation has been awarded a $400 million increase to the ceiling value of a single-award IDIQ contract to supply Electronic Warfare (EW) systems for international F-16 fighters - helping to protect allied aircraft against evolving radar

U.S. Defense Secretary Receives British Counterpart
2018-08-09 Read More...
The United States Defense Secretary James N. Mattis met with British Defense Secretary Gavin Williamson at the Pentagon, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)

Rostec to Create Parachute for Russia’s Ratnik Next-Gen Combat System
2018-08-08 Read More...
Rostec is working on a parachute system integrated with promising Ratnik gear. The news was announced by CEO of Rostec Sergey Chemezov during the opening ceremony for the new parachute equipment manufacturing complex in

Navantia-Saab Team Submits CSC Proposal to Irving Shipbuilding
2018-08-08 Read More...
The Navantia-Saab Team announced the submission of its proposal to Irving Shipbuilding for the Canadian Surface Combatant (CSC) Program. Through this significant opportunity, Navantia and Saab look forward to working with Irving

Raytheon Opens Advanced Facility for Radar Development
2018-08-08 Read More...
Raytheon Company announced the opening of a $72 million, 30,000 square foot facility on its Andover, Massachusetts-based campus, which is now home to some of the industry’s leading innovations in manufacturing. The new space features advanced

Iran to Stage Two Massive Drills, Unveil New Naval Equipment
2018-08-08 Read More...
Iran’s Navy Commander Rear Admiral Hossein Khanzadi announced that the country will hold two massive wargames in the second half of the current Iranian year (started on March 21), adding that new home-made naval equipment will also be unveiled soon,

Qatar’s Defense Minister Visits Boeing’s F-15 Plant
2018-08-06 Read More...
Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs Dr. Khalid bin Mohamed al-Attiyah inaugurated the F-15 aircraft production line for the Qatari Amiri Air Forces, Qatar News Agency (QNA)

Iran to Use 200,000 New Technologies for New Defense Products
2018-08-03 Read More...
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Amir Hatami (photo) announced his country’s determination to use 200,000 state-of-the-art technologies to produce necessary products, Fars News Agency (FNA)

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