BEL-Bangalore Complex Certified With ISO 27001 For Information Security Management Systems
Bureau Veritas certified the Information Systems Division of Navratna defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Bangalore Complex for ISO 27001 (Information Security Management Systems) on 26 July. The ISO 27001 certificate was handed over to Mr M M Handa, Director (Bangalore Complex) by Mr Suresh Krishnan, Regional Sales Manager, Bureau Veritas,...
David Cameron Assures £1.1 Billion To Boost Military Surveillance
David Cameron, the British Prime Minister will announce an investment of £1.1 billion in capabilities for the armed forces, UK Ministry of Defense reported on 14th July
China Sets Up Cyberspace Intelligence Research Center
The Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) founded Cyberspace Strategic Intelligence Research Center at an information center of the General Armaments Department (GAD) on June 26, 2014. The Cyberspace Strategic Intelligence Research Center is an intelligence platform built on research efforts of an information center of the GAD and the wisdom of...
Germany Cancels Verizon Contract As US Rejects ‘No Spy’ Proposal
The Germany has cancelled contract with U.S
Al-Qaeda Launches Improved Encryption Platforms, Crytography Programs
In response to Edward Snowden's revelations, terrorist organization Al-Qaeda has adopted “stronger encryption techniques to bypass the standard cryptographic protections in its various communications”. The U
Cyber Warriors Shortage Worries U.S. Govt.
The United States is reportedly facing a shortage of cybersecurity professionals — particularly for positions within the federal government because it does not offer salaries as high as the private sector. According to a study published by the RAND organization, the demand for cybersecurity professionals began to overtake supply in 2007, largely due to increased reports of large-scale hacking, including the leakage of credit card data, attacks on Internet connectivity, and the discovery of "advanced persistence threats" — teams of hackers who go after intellectual property by establishing a persistent presence in the networks of U
Northrop Grumman Calls for Robust Partnerships to Combat Growing Cyber Threat
A Northrop Grumman executive has called for more robust global partnerships to provide a collective defense against increasingly sophisticated cyber-attacks. Kathy Warden, corporate vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Information Systems, said during the Information Assurance 2014 (IA14), the U
US ONR Developing Laser Weapon For Marines
As the Navy prepares to deploy its first laser weapon on a ship later this summer, Office of Naval Research (ONR) officials announced June 11 that they have finished awarding contracts to develop a similar weapon to be used on ground vehicles. The Ground-Based Air Defense Directed Energy On-the-Move program, commonly referred to as GBAD, aims to provide an affordable alternative to traditional firepower to keep enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from tracking and targeting Marines on the ground
Thales To Provide Integrated Electronic Stand-by Instrument To Brazilian Army
Thales will provide its Integrated Electronic Stand-by Instrument (IESI) to modernise the Esquilo/Fennec helicopter fleet of the Brazilian Army. A total of 36 helicopters will be retrofitted with the Thales system with completion expected in 2018
MEADS IFF System Receives Full Certification
The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) Mode 5 Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) subsystem has received full certification for operation by the United States Department of Defense International AIMS (Air Traffic Control Radar Beacon System, Identification Friend or Foe, Mark XII/Mark XIIA, Systems) Program Office. The system is designed to ensure the safety of allied aircrews engaged in combat operations
Northrop Grumman To Provide Electronic Jamming Backpack Systems For USMC
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Is India Caught In the US-Russia Cyber Warfare Crossfire?
There could be more to it than meets the eye in the recent downpour of leaked information on the Indian Air Forces Su-30MKIs. Anti-Russia hackers, either acting independently or working for the US NSA and other western powers may have targeted Moscow because of the latters reunion with Crimea and due to Edward Snowdens asylum in Russia
Naval Group, Poland’s PGZ Seal Submarine Cooperation Deal
BAE Systems Joins GM Defense, NP Aerospace in U.K. Military Vehicle Fleet...
Ukraine Offers Joint-Production of Drone Boats to the Philippines
KNDS Proposes to Manufacture 200,000 155mm Artillery Shells a Year In Poland
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...