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GA-ASI Installs New Predator Mission Trainer at FTTC
2020-03-30 Read More...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has installed a new Predator Mission Trainer (PMT) at its Flight Test and Training Center (FTTC) in Grand Forks, North

Pierre Eric Pommellet Takes Naval Group’s Reins
2020-03-27 Read More...
Naval Group’s Board of Director met Tuesday and made a proposition for the French President to appoint Pierre-Éric Pommellet as Chairman of the Board with a delegation of authority as Chief Executive

Pentagon Freezes Overseas Troop Movements for 60 Days
2020-03-27 Read More...
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has ordered a stop to all troop movement overseas for 60 days to attempt to curb the spread of the coronavirus in the military, the Pentagon announced

Russia Offers Helping Hand to Fight COVID-19
2020-03-27 Read More...
A few days ago, the 14th IL-76 military-transport aircraft of the Russian Air Force landed at the military base south from Rome to bring another portion of the badly needed aid to Italy. The first plane with the slogan “From Russia with

Roketsan Steps into Directed Energy Weapon Systems with ALKA
2020-03-26 Read More...
Pushing the boundaries of technology in the fields of conventional rockets, missiles and munitions, Roketsan is continuing its works on innovative weapon systems. The ALKA Directed Energy Weapon System (DEWS) is one outcome of those

Finnish Defence Forces Order Bittium TAC WIN System’s Products
2020-03-26 Read More...
Bittium has received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces for the Bittium Tactical Wireless IP Network™ (TAC WIN) system’s products, which are meant for tactical

European Defence Agency Appoints New Chief Executive
2020-03-26 Read More...
The European Defence Agency (EDA) Steering Board today appointed Jiří Šedivý, former Czech Defence Minister, as new EDA Chief Executive upon recommendation of the Head of the European Defence Agency Josep Borrell. He will take office in

China Deploys 12 ‘Sea Wing’ Underwater Drones in Indian Ocean
2020-03-25 Read More...
China has deployed a fleet of underwater drones in the Indian Ocean. According to Chinese government sources, the drones were launched in mid-December 2019 and recovered in February after making more than 3,400

FS VTS Director Speaks on Russian Defense Export
2020-03-24 Read More...
On March, 16, 2020 Dmitry Shugaev, Director of Federal Service on military-technical cooperation with foreign states (FS VTS) talked to Interfax Agency to release details of Russian defense export on 2019 and drew up prospects for the upcoming

Turkey’s Harp R&D Unveils Lightweight Anti-Drone Gun
2020-03-24 Read More...
Turkey’s first electromagnetic anti-drone systems manufacturer Harp Arge (Harp R&D) unveiled its 2.5-kilogram (5.5-pound) anti-drone weapon produced with the latest antenna technology, allowing for reduced size and

Farnborough, RAF Fairford Air Shows Cancelled due to Coronavirus
2020-03-23 Read More...
Farnborough International Airshow and the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom were both due to take place in

Second Upgraded Tupolev-22M3M Strategic Bomber Makes First Flight
2020-03-23 Read More...
A second overhauled and fundamentally upgraded strategic bomber Tupolev-22M3M has performed its first flight, a source in the defense-industrial complex has told

Russian Admiral Essen Frigate Conducts Exercises in Mediterranean Sea
2020-03-23 Read More...
The Russian Black Sea Fleet’s frigate Admiral Essen, performing tasks in the Mediterranean Sea, conducted a number of exercises during its march, the Fleet’s press service said, TASS news agency

BAE Systems to Develop Infrared Seekers for THAAD Weapon System
2020-03-20 Read More...
BAE Systems has been awarded a contract from Lockheed Martin to design and manufacture next-generation infrared seekers for the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) weapon system, providing critical targeting technology that helps protect the

Lockheed Martin Elects James D. Taiclet as President & CEO
2020-03-19 Read More...
The Board of Directors of Lockheed Martin has elected James D. Taiclet, 59, as President and CEO, effective June 15. Taiclet will continue to serve as a member of the Corporation’s Board, which he joined in 2018. He has served as

Raytheon’s Coyote Block 2 Counter-Drone Weapon Approved for Int’l Sales
2020-03-19 Read More...
The U.S. government has cleared Raytheon Company to sell the Coyote® Block 2 counter-drone weapon to approved allied nations as part of the Howler counter-drone

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