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North Korea Vows to Bolster Nuclear Deterrence
2016-07-01 Read More...
North Korea on Thursday reiterated its pledge to bolster its nuclear deterrence both in quality and quantity against what it called US hostile acts, the country's state-run media

FLIR Acquires Armasight, Inc. for $41 Million
2016-07-01 Read More...
FLIR Systems, Inc. announced that it has acquired Armasight, Inc., a leading developer of precision sporting, hunting, and military optics products, for approximately $41 million in

FNSS, Undersecretariat for Defense Industries Sign Anti-Tank Vehicle Project
2016-06-30 Read More...
The contract negotiations held with FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.Ş. in relation to the Anti-Tank Vehicle Project, which were initiated by the Defense Industry Executive Committee’s decision taken on March 9, 2016, have recently been concluded, and the

Lockheed Martin’s Q-53 Radar Demos Counter-UAS Capability
2016-06-29 Read More...
The Lockheed Martin AN/TPQ-53 counter-fire radar recently demonstrated its ability to identify and track unmanned aerial systems and pass that information to a command and control node, a key capability as the battlespace rapidly becomes more

Orbital ATK Completes Expansion of Northridge Facility
2016-06-29 Read More...
Orbital ATK, Inc., a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced the completion of the expansion of its Northridge, California, facility, integrating engineering and production of the AAR-47 Missile Warning System and Common

MBDA, DCI Team Up in Capacity-Based Training
2016-06-28 Read More...
Défense Conseil International (DCI) and MBDA France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly promote capacity-based training for the benefit of countries friendly with

Russian Navy to Hold Over 40 Tactical Exercises by Year-End
2016-06-27 Read More...
The Russian fleet will take part in over 40 tactical military drills by the end of this year, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy Admiral Vladimir Korolyov said

Harris Wins $1.7 Billion Tactical Communication Contract
2016-06-27 Read More...
Harris Corporation has received a five-year, $1.7 billion ceiling, single-award follow-on IDIQ contract from the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) to supply secure tactical communication solutions.

CYBER WEST CHALLENGE Contest Launched in France
2016-06-27 Read More...
The Cyber Pole of Excellence was created in Brittany (France) in 2013, giving this region a strong position in the cyber defense

CMI Defence Unveils First UAV Integration in a Combat Turret
2016-06-24 Read More...
CMI Defence introduced at Eurosatory 2016 (Paris, 13-17 June) a new feature that extends the situational awareness and enhances the indirect firing capabilities of its turrets: the first Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) integration on a combat

OSI Systems to Acquire American Science and Engineering
2016-06-24 Read More...
OSI Systems, Inc. announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E), a leading provider of detection solutions for advanced cargo, parcel, and personnel inspection, for $37.00 per share in cash,

Prince Charles Places Final Section of HMS PRINCE OF WALES
2016-06-24 Read More...
The second of the largest warships ever built for the Royal Navy, the Queen Elizabeth Class carrier HMS PRINCE OF WALES, was given the royal seal of approval when HRH The Prince of Wales, (or Duke of Rothesay as he is referred to in Scotland),

Smiths Detection Wins Order for Handheld Radioisotope Identifiers
2016-06-24 Read More...
Smiths Detection Inc. (SDI) announced a new task order award of $40.9 million for its RadSeeker handheld radioisotope detector and identifier under its single award indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with the DHS Domestic

FFG Concludes Eurosatory 2016 with a Positive Note
2016-06-24 Read More...
For armored vehicle manufacturer FFG located in Flensburg, Germany, the biannual Eurosatory trade fair held in Paris this past week (13-17 June) remains a must attend

Renault Trucks Defense, DCI Sign Strategic Agreement
2016-06-23 Read More...
The CEOs of Renault Trucks Defense (RTD) and Défense Conseil International (DCI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the joint promotion of capability offers for international armed

Russia Tests Short-Range Antimissile System
2016-06-23 Read More...
Russian Aerospace Forces Test Short-Range Antimissile System © Sputnik/ Mikhail

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