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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

Safran to Definitely Acquire Goodrich Electric Power Systems
2012-10-17 Read More...
Safran announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Goodrich Corporation, a subsidiary of United Technologies, to acquire the electrical power systems activities of Goodrich (Goodrich Electric Power Systems - GEPS), a leading supplier

Saab Signs New Carl-Gustaf Order
2012-10-15 Read More...
Defense and security company Saab have signed a contract on further deliveries of components for Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon

Eurocopter Showcases Newly Upgraded EC130 T2’s
2012-10-10 Read More...
Eurocopter’s newest lightweight single engine helicopter – the EC130 T2 - is completing a two-week demo tour in several European countries to demonstrate its exceptional capabilities for aerial work and heavy lifting operations in mountainous and

PARS 3 LR for German Tiger Helicopter Moves to Production
2012-10-09 Read More...
PARS 3 LR, the main armament for the German Army’s Tiger helicopter, passes into full scale production. This follows the successful completion of the system’s validation program for the German customer, an event marked by a direct hit against an

French Navy Qualifies MBDA’s Exocet AM39 on Rafale
2012-10-08 Read More...
On the 20th September afternoon, the French Navy has performed an operational evaluation firing of an Exocet AM39 from the Rafale

GKN Completes Acquisition of Volvo Aero
2012-10-03 Read More...
GKN plc confirmed that it has completed the acquisition of Volvo Aero (the aero engine division of AB

Dassault, Thales Complete Delivery of France's Rafale C137
2012-10-03 Read More...
The DGA (French defense procurement agency) has officially taken delivery of the Rafale C137, the first production Rafale equipped with the Thales RBE2 AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radar, at Dassault Aviation's Mérignac establishment

Carl Zeiss Optronics Becomes Cassidian Optronics
2012-10-03 Read More...
Cassidian has acquired a majority shareholding in what was previously Carl Zeiss Optronics GmbH from Carl Zeiss AG.

Eurofighter Typhoon Continues Phase 1 Enhancements Testing
2012-10-02 Read More...
The Eurofighter Typhoon development fleet has begun flight testing the final part of the Phase 1 Enhancements (P1Eb) program with completion and delivery to the customers scheduled by the end of

DCNS Wins Support Deal for Charles de Gaulle Aircraft Carrier
2012-10-01 Read More...
DCNS has signed a contract with the French Navy’s Fleet Support Service (SSF) to provide through-life support services over the next four years for nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de

Helidax Exceeded 40,000 Flight Hours on EC120 Colibri
2012-09-27 Read More...
Helidax, a subsidiary of DCI and INAER, announced that it has exceeded 40,000 flight hours on EC120 Colibri aircraft, in their Calliope configuration, after 2 years of

Saab Wins US Army, Thai Navy Orders
2012-09-27 Read More...
Swedish defense and security company Saab has signed a new contract with the U.S. Army for the company’s Carl-Gustaf man-portable weapon

Thales at ADS Show Europe & UAV Show Europe
2012-09-27 Read More...
On September 26th and 27th, Thales is taking part in ADS Show Europe, dedicated to through-life support services for aerospace and defense organizations, and UAV Show Europe, a business convention for unmanned air systems

Alenia Aermacchi Delivers 1st Set of Eurofighter Components
2012-09-27 Read More...
The first set of main components made by Alenia Aermacchi for the first Eurofighter Typhoon of Tranche 3a has been shipped from Alenia Aermacchi’s Caselle plant to the BAE Systems plant in Warton,

UAV SHOW EUROPE 2012
2012-09-24 Read More...
UAV SHOW EUROPE is taking place on September 25th, 26th and 27th in Bordeaux-Merignac, France.

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