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DCI to Train Russia’s BPC Vessel Crews
2012-02-03 Read More...
DCI, a service provider with activities on the entire spectrum of defence and domestic security, announced its participation in the program for the delivery of two BPC (amphibious assault, command and power projection) vessels to Russia by DCNS.

MBT Market to Exceed $24 Billion Through 2021
2012-02-03 Read More...
In its annual analysis, "The Market for Tanks," the Forecast International Weapons Group expects the international market will produce more than 5,500 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs), worth in excess of $24.25 billion, through 2021.

Boeing Starts Distributed Targeting System for F/A-18E/F
2012-02-03 Read More...
Boeing announced that it has started production of the new Distributed Targeting System (DTS) for the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet strike fighter.

NGC Delivers 25,000th EO Laser System to US Army
2012-02-02 Read More...
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) announced that its Laser Systems business unit recently delivered its 25,000th electro-optic (EO) laser system in support of U.S. warfighters since the start of Operation Iraqi

GCC Has Contingency Plans for Hormuz Closure
2012-02-02 Read More...
Coastguards and Naval Forces of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) have contingency plans for a possible attempt by Iran to shut the Strait of Hormuz, a Kuwaiti Maritime Official said this

Lockheed-Raytheon to Jointly Compete for U.S. Navy Contract
2012-02-02 Read More...
Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Company are teaming to compete for a U.S. Navy contract that will upgrade the fleet's capability to electronically attack anti-ship

Harris Wins Falcon Radio Systems Contract
2012-02-02 Read More...
Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a US$235 million (AUD$223 million) order to deliver Falcon® tactical radio systems to the Australian Department of

Rafale Selected to Equip the Indian Air Force
2012-02-01 Read More...
Following the announcement of the final selection of the Rafale in the frame of the MMRCA program

Hungary Extends Gripen Contract
2012-02-01 Read More...
The defense and security company Saab announced that Hungary is taking a long-term strategic decision to continue operating Gripen and ensuring the continued development of its national

Lockheed Martin Delivers 2400th C-130 Hercules
2012-01-31 Read More...
Lockheed Martin’s C-130 Hercules program has reached yet another historic milestone with the delivery of its 2400th

MBDA to Develop SEA CEPTOR for Royal Navy Frigates
2012-01-31 Read More...
MBDA is pleased to announce the award of the FLAADS (Future Local Area Air Defence System) Demonstration Phase Contract by the UK Ministry of Defence

DCNS Signs 4-year Horizon Frigate Support Contract
2012-01-31 Read More...
DCNS has signed a four-year contract with the French Navy's Fleet Support Service (SSF) to provide through-life support for Horizon-class frigates Forbin and Chevalier Paul*.

U.S. to Send Floating Base to Persian Gulf
2012-01-30 Read More...
The Washington Post reported Saturday that the U.S. military plans to send a large floating base for commando teams to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran and intensifying fighting in

Cassidian Develops Vehicle Protection Jammer
2012-01-27 Read More...
Cassidian, the defense and security division of EADS, has developed a new-generation Vehicle Protection Jammer that significantly enhances the protection of military vehicles against attacks by Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIEDs).

Navistar to Provide Suspension Kits to MaxxPro Fleet
2012-01-26 Read More...
Navistar Defense, LLC received a $110 million delivery order to provide 650 independent suspension kits for International® MaxxPro® Plus Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)

Thales & Steyr Mannlicher Sign Cooperation Agreement
2012-01-26 Read More...
Thales Australia and Steyr Mannlicher (Austria) have signed an agreement to cooperate on global market

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