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Sagem Unveils BlueNaute™ at Euronaval 2012
2012-10-23 Read More...
Sagem (Safran group), the European leader in navigation technologies and systems, is introducing its new BlueNaute™ attitude and heading reference system for shipborne applications at the ongoing Euronaval 2012 Exhibition (Le Bourget, 22-26 October

Raytheon to Provide Thermal Weapon Sights to US Army
2012-10-23 Read More...
In a competition against two other suppliers, Raytheon was selected by the U.S. Army to provide Thermal Weapon Sights (TWS) with enhanced capabilities so soldiers can better detect and engage targets day or

Malaysia Trusts DCI for its Submariners' School
2012-10-23 Read More...
DCI, a service provider with activities on the entire spectrum of defense and domestic security, reinforces its collaboration with the Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) by participating in the creation and running of a training school for submariners and

Navistar Highlights 3 Technical Vehicles at AUSA 2012
2012-10-23 Read More...
Navistar Defense, LLC is showcasing 3 tactical vehicles this week at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting: The Special Operations Tactical Vehicle for the Ground Mobility Vehicle (GMV) 1.1 competition, the Indigen Armor

Oshkosh Defense Showcases TerraMax UGV at AUSA 2012
2012-10-22 Read More...
Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, recently demonstrated itsTerraMax™ unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) technology for Brigadier General Mark Wise, commanding general of the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory

Thales Presents its Naval Solutions at Euronaval 2012
2012-10-22 Read More...
With more than 50 years experience in delivering systems, equipment and services to Naval Forces, Thales is participating in the 23rd Euronaval show, held from the 22-26 October 2012 at Le Bourget Exhibition Centre,

Eurocopter at Euronaval 2012
2012-10-22 Read More...
Eurocopter’s extensive range of helicopters for naval and maritime missions takes pride of place at Euronaval 2012, the 23rd Naval, Defense and Maritime Exhibition and Conference, with the company displaying models of the NH90 NFH, the AS365 N3+ and

Sagem Wins Multifunction Infrared Binoculars Order
2012-10-22 Read More...
The NATO Support Agency (NSPA) has awarded Sagem (Safran group) a new contract for 126 JIM LR (long range) multifunction infrared binoculars for the Danish Ministry of

Boeing to Feature New Innovations at AUSA 2012
2012-10-19 Read More...
New innovations for the U.S. Army, including the Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb and AH-6 Light Attack/Reconnaissance helicopter, are among the capabilities Boeing will showcase during the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual

Nexter at AUSA & EURONAVAL 2012
2012-10-19 Read More...
Having inherited more than 300 years of know-how in the service of the Armed Forces of France and its allies, Nexter is one of the leading European defense companies and now supplies equipment to more than a hundred Armies, Navies and Air Forces

RAFALE Omnirole Fighter Reaches 2 Major Milestones
2012-10-19 Read More...
In October 2012, the RAFALE omnirole fighter reached two major milestones: the first delivery of a production aircraft equipped with the first production RBE2 AESA (Active Electronically-Scanned Array) radar, and the initial successful testing of

LM to Supply Paveway II Plus LGB Guidance Kits
2012-10-18 Read More...
Lockheed Martin received a $34.1 million contract from the U.S. Air Force for follow-on production of paveway II Plus Laser Guided Bomb (LGB) GBU-10, GBU-12 and GBU-16 guidance

ATK at AUSA 2012
2012-10-18 Read More...
ATK will highlight a variety of advanced capabilities and programs as an exhibitor at the AUSA 2012 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington,

MBDA KFK Demonstrator Successfully Tested
2012-10-18 Read More...
The KFK missile undertook its first firing demonstration on 19 September 2012 at the military training centre in Baumholder, Germany (KFK stands for Kleinflugkörper which translates as “Small

Boeing Begins Assembly of KC-46 Tanker Refueling Boom
2012-10-17 Read More...
This week Boeing begins assembling the first refueling boom for the U.S. Air Force's next-generation aerial refueling tanker aircraft in the KC-46 Boom Assembly Center that opened today at Boeing Field in

A400M Simulates Refueling from C-160 Transall
2012-10-17 Read More...
Airbus Military has successfully performed simulated air-to-air refueling (AAR) of the new generation A400M airlifter from a C-160 Transall tanker of the French Air

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