Search Results
-
Bell Helicopter To Demo 505 Jet Ranger X, 525 Relentless Helicopters At...
November 10, 2014 @ 08:57 AMBell Helicopter announced today it will showcase the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X and the Bell 525 Relentless for the first time in China at Airshow China in Zhuhai from November 11 – 14. In addition, the Bell 407GX will be available for demonstration flights
-
Raytheon Flight Tests Persistent Close Air Support Program
November 6, 2014 @ 08:08 AMRaytheon began flight testing DARPA's Persistent Close Air Support (PCAS) program, designed to speed close air support to soldiers on the battlefield. PCAS Phase 3 is an 18-month, $25
-
BAE Systems To Continue Work On M109A7 Howitzer Upgrades
November 5, 2014 @ 08:54 AMThe US Army awards low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract on the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer and M992A3 ammunition carrier to BAE Systems. The M109A7 provides a significant upgrade over the M109A6 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer while allowing for future growth
-
Ukrainian Component Replaced in Russian Mi-171 SH Helicopter
October 31, 2014 @ 08:09 AMRussian Helicopters has replaced foreign-made components on Mi-8AMTSh-V helicopters as part of the modernisation work for delivery to the Russian Air Force. A key aspect of this modernisation work involves replacing the Ukrainian-made AI-9V auxiliary power units (APUs) with the Russian-made TA-14 produced at SPE Aerosila
-
Improved Safety Features in New Version Of Rafale Fighter
October 30, 2014 @ 08:09 AMThe French Air Force evaluated a new version of the Dassault Rafale fighter designated as the F3.4 plus with improved software and safety features
-
European Defence Firms Keen On Partnerships With Russia, Claims Rosoboronexport
October 29, 2014 @ 01:13 PMEuropean weapons manufacturers are keen on closer cooperation with Russia, but the current “political situation” makes this cooperation rather difficult, said Sergey Ladigin Deputy Director General of Rosoboronexport at the Euronaval exhibition. Russian defence firms are facing sanctions from European countries over the Ukraine crisis, though many European governments have responded half heartedly over the US call for Western sanctions
-
Insitu Unveils Next-Generation ScanEagle UAV At Euronaval 2014
October 29, 2014 @ 09:41 AMInsitu announced today ScanEagle 2, the next generation of its revolutionary ScanEagle platform at Euronaval 2014. Leveraging lessons learned from more than 800,000 operational hours, ScanEagle 2 provides increased payload power and expanded payload options, a more robust navigation system, better image quality due to a fully digital video system and a state-of-the-art, purpose-built propulsion system
-
DCNS To Present XWIND Concept Ship Design At Euronaval 2014
October 28, 2014 @ 01:02 PMDCNS is presenting XWIND, one of main innovations for future naval surface systems at Euronaval 2014 “XWIND® 4000 has been designed around the concept of an ‘all-digital ship,” explains Marketing Manager Philippe Sathoud. “Flat-panel arrays for the combat system and other sensors are installed around the superstructure
-
Airbus To Supply Two Rotorcrafts To Thai Navy And Air Force
October 23, 2014 @ 07:45 AMThe Thailand navy and air force have signed an agreement for two Airbus light-utility EC645 T2 and the 11-ton-class EC725 rotorcrafts. The Royal Thai Navy signed for five EC645 T2s to be deployed on transport duties and other missions, with deliveries scheduled to begin in 2016
-
MBDA Test Fires Milan ER Missiles
October 21, 2014 @ 02:52 PMMBDA on October 15, successfully test fired fixed and moving targets to validate the series production of Milan ER missiles, according to a statement. Four successful firings confirmed the performance capabilities of the firing post, of the missile as well as of the warhead
Ukrainian Forces to Get Reward Points for Killing Russian Soldiers, Destroying Equipment
Japan Seeks India's Participation in Sixth-gen Fighter Project
South Korea Reports 600 North Korean Troops Killed Fighting For Russia In
The Netherlands Establishes New Center to Manage Long-Range Weapon Deployment
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...
