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ACMAT Celebrates 500th VLRA 2 on its Saint-Nazaire Site
2014-08-06 Read More...
On June 30, 2014, the Renault Trucks Defense (RTD) Group celebrated the 500th ACMAT VLRA 2 produced in Saint-Nazaire.

Exelis Acquires Barco’s Airport Operations Management Unit
2014-08-05 Read More...
Exelis has completed the acquisition of Barco Orthogon (Orthogon), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Barco NV, based in Bremen, Germany. Orthogon provides applications for air traffic flow management and decision-making to airport

Airbus DS Develops New Swiss Soldier Engagement System
2014-07-31 Read More...
Airbus Defence and Space (Airbus DS) has successfully completed the development of the integrated modular engagement system (IMESS) to the level necessary for series

Elektrobit (EB) Wins Tactical Wireless IP Network Order
2014-07-30 Read More...
Elektrobit (EB) has received a purchase order from the Finnish Defence Forces for EB Tactical Wireless IP Network (TAC WIN) system products. The Finnish Defence Forces have also issued a purchase option, which enables further purchases of the same

France, Japan to Expand Defense Cooperation
2014-07-30 Read More...
France and Japan will expand defense cooperation and conduct joint military exercises as part of a treaty signed in Tokyo by Japan's Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera and his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le

MEADS Network Tests Demo Missile Defense Capabilities
2014-07-28 Read More...
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) recently completed a comprehensive system demonstration at Pratica di Mare Air Base near Rome, Italy. The two-week test demonstration included significant first-time events that were observed by several

Selex ES Tests Mini & Micro UAVs for Forza NEC Program
2014-07-24 Read More...
Finmeccanica - Selex ES’s ASIO-B and SPYBALL-B UAVs have passed their factory acceptance tests, leaving them ready for delivery to the Italian Army for its Forza NEC modernization

Saab Acquires Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems AB
2014-07-24 Read More...
Defence and security company Saab's acquisition of the Swedish shipyard Thyssen Krupp Marine Systems AB (TKMS AB formerly Kockums) has now been completed. The acquisition strengthens Saab's position as a comprehensive supplier of naval military

KONGSBERG, AgustaWestland Extend Cooperation
2014-07-23 Read More...
Kongsberg Defence Systems (KONGSBERG) and Finmeccanica - AgustaWestland signed a protocol for extending and increasing cooperation relating to Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) of dynamic components (including various gear boxes) for the NH90

Thales, Finmeccanica-Selex ES Team up for French-UK UCAS
2014-07-22 Read More...
Thales and Finmeccanica-Selex ES welcomed the signature of the FCAS Arrangement between the United Kingdom and France.

MBDA’s Brimstone 2 Missile Enters Production Phase
2014-07-21 Read More...
MBDA announced that production has commenced of the Brimstone 2 missile at the Lostock and Henlow manufacturing facilities in England. The missile incorporates the latest mmW radar and semi active laser Dual Mode Seeker

100% Renewal for National Pavilions at DSEI
2014-07-21 Read More...
All countries that took national pavilions at Defence & Security Equipment International (DSEI), the world's largest land, sea and air defence and security exhibition, have committed to the next show, which will be held at ExCeL London from 15-18

Airbus Helicopters Selects Thales’ Scorpion® HMSD
2014-07-18 Read More...
Thales’ Scorpion® Helmet Mounted Sight and Display (HMSD) System was selected by Airbus Helicopters for production and integration into its future Helicopter Weapons Systems, following a full and open

KONGSBERG Unveils Next-Gen NASAMS GBAD
2014-07-17 Read More...
KONGSBERG revealed the next generation NASAMS GBAD. A new and some would say futuristic, next generation air defence console is presented to current and potential NASAMS customers at the Farnborough International Air

Dassault Aviation, BAE Systems Sign FCAS Study
2014-07-17 Read More...
Dassault Aviation and BAE Systems welcome the signing of a €150 million / £120 million 2 Year cooperative feasibility phase for a potential follow-on Future Combat Air System Demonstration Programme by the French and UK

Thales I-Master Radar Gets New Maritime Mode
2014-07-16 Read More...
Thales announced at Farnborough International Airshow 2014 that its I-Master radar is now available with a Maritime Moving Target Indication (MMTI) mode. The new maritime capability, enabled through a software

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