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DSEI 2015 to Feature Record Land Systems Display
2015-03-11 Read More...
The land systems display at DSEI 2015, which takes place at ExCeL London from 15 -18 September 2015, will be a record size, with some 700 prime contractors and small and medium-sized enterprises representing responsible nations with defence and

Orbital ATK to Supply Precision Guidance Kits to US Army
2015-03-11 Read More...
Orbital ATK, Inc., a global leader in aerospace and defense technologies, announced it has signed a contract with the U.S. Army for additional production of the Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) for 155mm artillery.

Honeywell Forecasts Steady Global Helicopter Demand
2015-03-09 Read More...
The global demand for turbine-powered, civil helicopters remains steady with about 5,250 choppers set for delivery over the next five years, said a report.

China to Increase Defense Budget by 10% in 2015
2015-03-06 Read More...
China plans to raise its defense budget by around 10% in 2015, marking double-digit spending growth for the fourth straight year, the official Xinhua News Agency reported Wednesday, citing a spokeswoman for the country's top legislature.

U.S. Approves Sale of BAE’s ATIRCM System for Aircraft
2015-03-06 Read More...
BAE Systems, Inc. announced that its Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) system has been approved for export by the U.S. Department of Defense. The export approval paves the way for sales to allied nations around the world, giving them

Selex ES, MBDA, Sagem Sign Infrared Seeker Deal at IDEX
2015-03-05 Read More...
During the IDEX 2015 Exhibition which took place in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) last week (22-26 February), Finmeccanica – Selex ES announced the signing of a contract with MBDA France and SAGEM which will see the company participate in the

GA-ASI and SENER Team to Offer Predator B to Spain
2015-03-05 Read More...
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), a leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems solutions, and SENER, a leading Spanish engineering

Sagem, MBDA Sign Contract for SIGMA 30 on VL MICA
2015-03-04 Read More...
Sagem (Safran) has signed a contract with European missile manufacturer MBDA to integrate SIGMA 30 navigation and pointing systems on several VL MICA surface-to-air weapon systems for international markets.

Airbus DS Aerial Targets Support Missile Qualification
2015-03-04 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space Direct Aerial Targets have played a key role in the qualification of the full performance of a surface-to-air missile (SAM) system being developed as part of the German Air and Missile Defence System.

INVISIO Reports 2014 Results and Continued Growth
2015-03-04 Read More...
INVISIO (IVSO) has published its full year and fourth quarter report for 2014. INVISIO reports a continued profitable growth during the fourth quarter. 2014 is the first year that INVISIO can report a full year profit.

Nexter Robotics Sells 50 Robotics Systems in 2014
2015-02-26 Read More...
Two years ago the Nexter Group announced the creation of a new subsidiary, Nexter Robotics, specialized in the design and marketing of land and air-land robots for defense and security applications. In 2013, Nexter Robotics acquired Wifibot, expert

ITEC 2015 to Host New NATO Military Committee Chairman
2015-02-26 Read More...
The annual ITEC exhibition and conference will be held at PVA Expo in Prague from 28-30 April. ITEC is the leading international forum for military training, education and simulation sectors.

Thales to Deliver 20 Ground Terminals for Syracuse III Program
2015-02-26 Read More...
The French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Thales a contract to supply a further 20 ground terminals as part of the Syracuse III satellite program.

U.S. Approves Advanced Technology Export in Patriot Radar
2015-02-23 Read More...
The United States government approved Raytheon Company to export a Gallium Nitride- (GaN) based Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) Patriot sensor to Patriot Air and Missile Defense System partner nations.

DSEI to Showcase Land, Sea and Air Capabilities
2015-02-23 Read More...
The defence of sovereign rights is a major challenge for a significant number of nations as regional tensions flare up and new threats appear. The need for military and security forces around the world to procure the

DCI Opening New International Helicopter Training Center
2015-02-20 Read More...
DCI is announcing the opening of a brand new helicopter international training center (H-CIF) registered in Dax and located within the French military pilot training centers (Dax and Luc-en-Provence).

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