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CZ Concludes Successful Participation at Eurosatory
2018-06-22 Read More...
Between 11th and 15th June, CZ took part in one of the most important international exhibitions focused on defense and security technologies, Eurosatory 2018. The 14th edition saw more than 1,800 exhibitors from 63 countries across

BAE Systems, Iveco Win U.S. Amphibious Combat Vehicles Competition
2018-06-21 Read More...
The U.S. Marine Corps has awarded BAE Systems a $198 million contract to deliver an initial 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACV), with options for a total of 204 vehicles which could be worth up to $1.2

Raytheon, Safran to Develop Sighting Systems for Combat Vehicles
2018-06-21 Read More...
Raytheon Company and Safran Optics 1 have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the next generation of combat vehicle sighting systems.

L3 Wins U.S. Army Order for Next-Gen Night Vision Goggles
2018-06-21 Read More...
L3 Technologies announced it has been awarded a three-year, $391 million contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Command to provide soldiers with true next-generation Binocular Night Vision Goggles that improve mobility, targeting and

Airbus Technologies Take the Spotlight at Eurosatory
2018-06-21 Read More...
Meeting today’s defense and security challenges requires increasingly connected solutions, as underscored by Airbus’ diversified product lines that were exhibited during this month’s Eurosatory international exhibition near Paris (11-15 June

Raytheon to Supply Sensor System for F-35 Fighter Jet
2018-06-21 Read More...
Lockheed Martin selected Raytheon to develop and deliver the next generation Distributed Aperture System (DAS) for the F-35 fighter jet. The result of a Lockheed Martin-led competition, the selection will enhance capability and reduce

Leonardo, Konštrukta Defence Sign Collaboration Agreement
2018-06-21 Read More...
Leonardo has signed a collaboration agreement with Slovakia’s Konštrukta Defence, a leading provider of artillery systems, that will see the two companies working together in the precision-guided ammunition

VAB Mk3, Arquus’ Jewel for Export Markets
2018-06-20 Read More...
Conceptor, manufacturer and maintenance services provider for the world-famous VAB, Arquus brings 40 years of battle experience to serve a unique product, the VAB Mk3. An extremely mobile and versatile troop transport, the VAB Mk3 is a key product

Safran, Nexter Sign Agreement on New Geonyx™ Inertial Navigation Systems
2018-06-20 Read More...
Nexter and Safran have signed a framework contract concerning Safran Electronics & Defense's new Geonyx™ inertial navigation system. Nexter’s interest in this product demonstrates the relevance of Safran Electronics & Defense investments in

CMI Defence Organizes First Cockerill® Firepower Symposium
2018-06-19 Read More...
On June 15, 2018, CMI Defence successfully organized its first Cockerill® Firepower Symposium, a dynamic live firing demonstration in front of some sixty representatives of military delegations from around the world and from the international

Airbus Inaugurates Space Academy in Toulouse
2018-06-19 Read More...
Airbus has opened the company’s Space Academy in Toulouse, France to help train customers in the operation of satellites and space systems that are acquired from the

Estonia Orders New Batch of MBDA’s Mistral SHORAD Systems
2018-06-18 Read More...
Estonia will acquire Mistral short range air defense missiles/man portable surface to air missiles, training missiles, simulators and testing and maintenance equipment from European missile manufacturer MBDA under a 50 million Euros

India Requests Support for Six AH-64E Apache Helicopters
2018-06-18 Read More...
The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of items in support of a proposed direct commercial sale of six (6) AH-64E Apache helicopters for an estimated cost of $930

Safran to Supply Over 1,000 MOSKITO TI Systems to Netherlands
2018-06-18 Read More...
Defense Material Organization (DMO) of the Netherlands announced the selection of Safran Vectronix AG, Switzerland (a subsidiary of Safran Electronics & Defense) as part of the THIS (“Thermal Handheld Imaging System”) to deliver more than 1,000

Eurosatory 2018 Closes on a Positive Note
2018-06-18 Read More...
With 1,802 exhibitors from 63 countries and 57,056 trade visitors, Eurosatory has unquestionably established itself as the leading international exhibition in the field of Land and Airland Defense and

Nexter Presents TITUS® Mission Orchestration at Eurosatory
2018-06-15 Read More...
Nexter, a company of KNDS, asserts its position as a global land defense player in the digital world by presenting advanced digital solutions and systems on this edition of Eurosatory taking place in Paris from 11-15 June

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