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Boeing-led Missile Defense Team Intercepts Target in Most Complex Test to Date
December 8, 2008 @ 12:00 AMVANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --- The Boeing Company, working with industry teammates and the U
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Final Type 45 Bow Arrives in Glasgow After 500 Mile Journey from
December 8, 2008 @ 12:00 AMGLASGOW, United Kingdom -- The bow section for the final Type 45 Destroyer, Duncan, has arrived at BVT Surface Fleets facility in Govan following a 500 mile trip from its sister yard at Portsmouth Naval Base in Hampshire. The bow, which was accompanied by the ships mast made the journey by ocean going barge up the west coast of England before completing the final leg up the river Clyde
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Detailed Design Review for SEA 1442 Phase 3 Completed on Schedule
November 21, 2008 @ 12:00 AMWorking closely with the Defence Materiel Organisation, Thales has completed on schedule the Detailed Design Review for both Mission and Support Systems for project SEA 1442 Phase 3 Maritime Communications Modernisation.>> The project involves the introduction of an Internet Protocol (IP) based Maritime Tactical Wide Area Network (MTWAN) into the Royal Australian Navy, in support of the Australian Defence Forces Network Centric Warfare concept
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Boeing CH-47F Chinook Helicopter Fielded by US Army's 1st Cavalry Division
November 20, 2008 @ 12:00 AMRIDLEY TOWNSHIP, Pa. --- Boeing announced today that its CH-47F Chinook helicopter has been fielded by Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
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Eurocopter announces the creation of a new fully-owned subsidiary Eurocopter Indonesia at...
November 20, 2008 @ 12:00 AMIn line with its strategy to be a multi-local player with its own facilities in all its key markets, Eurocopter is pleased to announce the setting-up of Eurocopter Indonesia. This brings the number of its subsidiaries and participations to a total of 18 subsidiaries worldwide and enforces the Group’s footprint in Asia-Pacific where there are presently 6 subsidiaries in Australia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines and Singapore
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Lambda Group: At the forefront of safety challenges
November 8, 2008 @ 12:00 AMFaridabad-based Lambda Group has emerged as a key supplier of safety equipment for defence forces, with its bullet proof helmet and thermal imaging camera finding favour with major buyers such as Indian Air Force and Defence Research Development Organization. The company’s stall at the ongoing defence industry exhibition INDESEC 2008 in the Indian Expo Mart in Greater NOIDA near Delhi is abuzz with activity
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Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Cutting-Edge Sensor for U.S. Army Apache Helicopters
November 7, 2008 @ 12:00 AMORLANDO, FL --- Lockheed Martin recently conducted a series of test flights demonstrating a new cutting-edge, low-light-level sensor system for U.S
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Iraqi Military Builds Up Combat Power, Logistics
November 4, 2008 @ 12:00 AMWASHINGTON --- The number of attacks in Iraq is at its lowest level since January 2004, and this is proof of the growing capabilities of the Iraqi security forces, the vice chief of staff of the Iraqi Joint Forces said yesterday.>> Gen
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Alenia Aeronautica: Modernization Work Begins in Naples on the G.222 for Afghanistan
November 3, 2008 @ 12:00 AMNAPLES --- The refurbishment and modernization of 18 G.222s, purchased by the United States Air Force and destined for the re-established Afghan Air Force, has begun at Alenia Aeronauticas Capodichino plant in Naples
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Eurocopter and PT. Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) Sign Partnership Agreement for Manufacture of...
October 22, 2008 @ 12:00 AMJAKARTA --- Eurocopter and PTDI have signed a cooperation agreement which aims to set up a local assembly line to manufacture airframes for Super Puma MKII helicopters.>> In the framework of this agreement, a series of training programs will take place between the two parties for the first 3 years, including the permanent posting of a Eurocopter team in Bandung for technical assistance and exchange of technological know-how
Czech Republic Orders Saab’s Mobile Air Defence System worth $189M
Indonesia–France Scorpene Submarine Deal Comes Into Force
U.S. Navy Moves Closer to Submarine-Launched Drone Ops Using REMUS 620
Poland Secures $4B U.S. Loan for F-35s, Patriot Missiles Under Defense Push...
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...