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AS&E Receives Order for 33 ZBV Mobile Screening Systems
2014-04-04 Read More...
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E), a leading worldwide supplier of innovative X-ray detection solutions, announced the receipt of an order for 33 ZBV® mobile screening systems for use in security applications - setting a new standard for

NATO to Freeze Cooperation with Russia on Afghan Choppers
2014-04-04 Read More...
NATO will suspend cooperation with Russia on the maintenance of Afghan helicopters (photo) and a joint anti-drug operation, a source in the alliance told RIA

Harris Wins 2 Orders for Falcon III Tactical Wideband Radios
2014-04-03 Read More...
Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received $82 million in orders from an international customer for radio communication systems that enable enhanced command and control and real-time

Exelis Services Company Spin-off to be Named Vectrus
2014-04-03 Read More...
Exelis announced that the new publicly traded military and government services company that will result from the planned spin-off will be named Vectrus. Exelis previously announced the planned spinoff of its Mission Systems

Russia Designing New 5th Generation Submarines
2014-04-02 Read More...
A prospective series of Russia’s new fifth-generation conventional submarine equipped with an advanced air-independent propulsion system will be designated the Kalina-class, the Commander of the Russian Navy

Raytheon Achieves New Major Milestone with GaN
2014-04-02 Read More...
Raytheon Company has achieved another significant milestone for next generation Gallium Nitride (GaN) Radio Frequency (RF) semiconductor technology.

Europe's First Environmental Watchdog Set for Launch
2014-04-01 Read More...
Sentinel-1, the European Copernicus Program's first environmental satellite, is ready for launch. On April 3, 2014, 23:02 Central European Time, the radar satellite will set out from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, aboard a Soyuz

Saab, Pilatus Sign MoU for Possible PC-21 Training Solutions
2014-04-01 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Swiss company Pilatus which includes working together to provide a PC-21 (photo) training solution for the Swedish Air Force if they decide to replace

European Defence Agency’s “Defence Matters” Conference
2014-04-01 Read More...
This year’s EDA (European Defence Agency) Annual Conference “Defence Matters” gathered more than 500 high level participants from government, military, and industry, making it the only comprehensive rendez-vous on European

Russia’s 2014 Arms Exports Exceed $2 Billion
2014-03-27 Read More...
The volume of Russia’s arms exports this year has topped the $2 billion mark, with outstanding weapons orders standing at $47 billion, a senior government official

Patrol Coastal Griffin Missile System Achieves IOC
2014-03-27 Read More...
The U.S. Navy has achieved initial operational capability (IOC) on the MK-60 Patrol Coastal Griffin Missile System that includes Raytheon’s Griffin missile. The milestone comes as the Navy continues to conduct littoral security operations in areas

MBDA Demos Brimstone Missile on MQ-9 REAPER
2014-03-24 Read More...
MBDA has successfully demonstrated its Dual Mode BRIMSTONE missile on an MQ-9 REAPER Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), scoring nine direct hits against a range of targets including very high speed and manoeuvring

CAE to Develop 6 More OFTs for P-8A Poseidon
2014-03-24 Read More...
CAE announced that Boeing has ordered simulator hardware for six additional P-8A Poseidon operational flight trainers (OFTs) and five additional P-8A Aircraft equipment Desktop Environment (AeDTEs) trainers for the United States

Exelis to Supply More EW Technology to Turkish AF
2014-03-24 Read More...
Exelis has received an award totaling more than $36 million to provide electronic warfare (EW) equipment, spares and support services to the Turkish Air Force. When fully definitive, the contract could be valued at up to $80

KONGSBERG Celebrates 200th Anniversary
2014-03-24 Read More...
KONGSBERG celebrated its 200th anniversary on 20 March. The company can boast the longest industrial history in Norway, with continuous operations since the foundation of the Kongsberg weapons factory in

Exelis Integrates Satellite Network C3I into Army Stryker
2014-03-21 Read More...
Exelis has integrated its Global Network On the Move Active Distribution (GNOMAD™) system into the U.S. Army Stryker vehicle.

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