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Orbital ATK to Supply Composite Structures for B-2 Bomber
2017-06-02 Read More...
Orbital ATK, a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced it has received an initial $90 million contract from Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) to produce composite components for the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber with an option

Boeing Helps US Intercept Missile Defense Target
2017-06-01 Read More...
The Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system built by Boeing successfully intercepted a threat representative of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), demonstrating the system’s ability to detect, engage and destroy targets and validating

Raytheon’s Kill Vehicle Intercepts Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
2017-06-01 Read More...
A Raytheon Company upgraded Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle, or EKV, a kinetic-force weapon that slams into its targets, destroyed an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) for the first time during a Missile Defense Agency test of the Ground-based

Nexter Robotics Presents NERVA® Family at CANSEC 2017
2017-06-01 Read More...
Nexter Robotics, a subsidiary of the Nexter Group, specialized in the design and marketing of robots for use in defense and safety applications, is presenting its NERVA® range at the latest edition of the CANSEC trade show, taking place from 31 May

GA-ASI’s MQ-9B SkyGuardian™ Flies for Over 48 Hours
2017-05-30 Read More...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) announced that its new MQ-9B SkyGuardianTM Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) system, a “Certifiable” (STANAG 4671) version of its Predator® B product line, has set a company record with the

Orbital ATK to Supply .50 Caliber Ammunition to U.S. Army
2017-05-29 Read More...
Orbital ATK, a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced today that it has received orders totaling $76 million for .50 caliber ammunition from the U.S.

SRC to Supply Electronic Warfare Services to US Air Force
2017-05-26 Read More...
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) 57th Intelligence Squadron (Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas), recently awarded a $95.7 million contract to SRC, Inc., to continue development on the Sensor Beam

New Raytheon Radar Demos Reliability, 360-Degree Capability
2017-05-26 Read More...
Raytheon Company’s newest integrated air and missile defense radar has been busy since its debut at the 2016 Winter AUSA tradeshow. The gallium nitride-powered Active Electronically Scanned Array proposed upgrade to the Patriot™ Air and Missile

Northrop Grumman Demos HAMMR Multi-Mission Radar Capability
2017-05-26 Read More...
The U.S. Army selected Northrop Grumman Corporation’s Highly Adaptable Multi-Mission Radar (HAMMR) to demonstrate its multi-mission capability at the 2017 counter-rocket, artillery and mortar (C-RAM) test at Yuma Proving Ground (Arizona) earlier

FLIR Systems Appoints James J. Cannon President & CEO
2017-05-25 Read More...
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that James J. (“Jim”) Cannon has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 19,

Lockheed Martin’s Modernized TACMS Missile Completes 6th Flight
2017-05-24 Read More...
Lockheed Martin’s modernized Tactical Missile System (TACMS) missile successfully completed a long-range mission in its sixth consecutive successful flight at White Sands Missile Range, New

Meggitt to Demo Anti-Tank Guided Missile Solution at CANSEC 2017
2017-05-19 Read More...
Meggitt Training Systems’ new Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) training system will make its Canadian debut in Ottawa at CANSEC 2017 from 31 May to 01 June 2017. The company will also display a broader version of its remote weapons station (RWS)

Textron Systems Tests Fury® Against Moving Targets
2017-05-18 Read More...
Textron Systems Weapon & Sensor Systems, a business of Textron Inc., announced the successful testing of the Fury® lightweight precision guided glide munition against moving targets at Yuma Proving Grounds in Arizona. This test marks a

INVISIO Expands Communication, Hearing Protection Range
2017-05-17 Read More...
INVISIO expanded its product range by adding a new control unit for tactical communication and hearing protection. The new INVISIO V50 control unit is designed to meet defense and security customer needs for a system with power supply via

HENSOLDT Expands “Xpeller” Counter-UAV Family
2017-05-15 Read More...
HENSOLDT, the new sensor house, has entered into a collaboration in the area of counter-UAV with sensor provider Squarehead Technology AS, Oslo. At Xponential, Dallas/Texas, HENSOLDT signed a collaboration agreement with Squarehead which adds its

Peli Products Names New EMEA Marketing Director
2017-05-15 Read More...
Peli™ Products, the global leader in the design and manufacture of high performance protective cases and advanced portable lighting systems, has appointed Estefania Fenoy as Director of Marketing and Communication for Europe, Middle East and Africa

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