CAE today announced that the next generation CAE GESI command and staff training system is now in service at the German Army Combat Simulation Center located in Wildflecken. The acceptance as ready-for-training for the latest generation CAE GESI software is a major milestone of an ongoing product improvement program that will continue with the release of an enhanced version in mid-2014
Thales today signed a contract worth €60 million to develop a high-intensity laser system at the Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering (IFIN-HH), Romania. The Thales laser system will generate an unprecedented power level of 2 x 10 petawatts (10E15 watts) in ultrashort pulses
Thales today signed a contract worth €60 million to develop a high-intensity laser system at the Horia Hulubei National Institute of Physics and Nuclear Engineering (IFIN-HH), in Romania. The Thales laser system will generate an unprecedented power level of 2 x 10 petawatts (10E15 watts) in ultrashort pulses
Airbus Military and MBDA have successfully demonstrated the Marte MK2/S anti-ship inert missile installed under the wing of a C295 maritime patrol aircraft, which has already been tested on the Airborne Early Warning & Command (AEW) version. The flight was the last of a series of trials performed in a joint Airbus Military – MBDA collaboration to validate the aerodynamic integration of the Marte on C295, its handling qualities and performance tests
The Canadian Ministry of National Defence announced today the arrival of the Leopard 2A4 Canadian tank which the government purchased from Netherlands in 2007 as part of a $650 million tank replacement project. “Our government has a proven record of ensuring that the men and women of the Canadian Forces have the equipment they need to take on the challenges they face,” said Minister MacKay
BAE Systems’ sixth and final Type 45 destroyer, the DUNCAN, has entered the first stage of sea trials today. Extensive programme trials will include testing of her power and propulsion systems, auxiliary and domestic services
Saab has announced today that it has successfully tested a 3rd generation High Speed Directed Launcher (HSDL-306) in Centurion, South Africa. The tests included deployment of GALIX 13 multispectral smoke from Etienne Lacroix, France
Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a $334 million firm-fixed-price contract from the U.S
The Merkava considered to be one of the best tanks in the world is celebrating 33 years in Service with the Israeli Defense Force. The IDF in 1960 began planning for the Merkava but had to abandon it due to political reasons in the country
Elbit Systems Ltd. has announced today that it was awarded a contract to supply an advanced training and simulation solution for the Royal Netherlands Army