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Archives :: Defense News from Europe, Asia and North America
Displaying 1 - 20 of 1161 stories.
September 3, 2010
Elbit Systems Ltd. recently said it signed an agreement to acquire all the shares of Soltam Systems Ltd. ("Soltam"), Saymar Ltd. ("Saymar") and ITL Optronics Ltd. ("ITL"), that are currently held by Mikal Ltd. ("Mikal") and its subsidiaries. The signed...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/Elbit-Systems-Signs-Agreement-To-Buy-Units-of-Mikal-Ltd-_11206.html September 3, 2010
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said this week the nation has extended an approximate $445 million maintenance contract for its fleet of CF-18 fighter jets with a division of L-3 Communications [LLL]. The Mirabel, Quebec-based L-3 MAS...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/L3-Unit-To-Continue-Maintenance-of-Canadian-CF-18-Jets_11207.html September 3, 2010
A NATO air and missile defense development effort has shown sufficient technological maturity to proceed into its systems integration and flight testing phases, the system's manufacturer recently said. The Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) has just...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/MEADS-Passes-Key-Review_11208.html September 3, 2010
Scania said it has signed an agreement with the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA) on the supply to the Luxembourg army of 31 all-wheel-drive trucks, 13 of them with mine and ballistic protection. In parallel, the Swedish Defence Materiel...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/Scania-Signs-NATO-Agreement-To-Supply-Trucks_11209.html August 27, 2010
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Horizon Energy Systems (HES) recently said they have successfully integrated Horizon's AEROPAK fuel cell as a next-generation power system for IAI's Bird Eye 650 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). Without increasing take-off...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/IAI-And-Horizon-Energy-Systems-Offer-Next-Gen-Power-System_11129.html August 27, 2010
Sentient, Australian specialist in computer vision technology collaborating with Boeing [BA] subsidiary Insitu Pacific, has successfully demonstrated and deployed Kestrel, a real-time vision system for EO/IR sensors, with the ScanEagle Unmanned Aerial System...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/Sentient-ScanEagle-Demonstrate-Real-Time-Vision-System-Sensors_11130.html August 27, 2010
The United Kingdom, Thales UK and Intellect, a technology hub representing hundreds of United Kingdom businesses, have launched a project to identify and trial technologies, solutions and ideas from companies and academic institutions that can be used to...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/U-K-Effort-Seeks-Ideas-Technologies-For-Aviation-Security_11131.html August 27, 2010
Lockheed Martin [LMT] said it already has delivered some of the total number of Desert Hawk III unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAV), under a $5.1 million contract from the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence. Desert Hawk III's improved payloads maximize target...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/Lockheed-Martin-Produces-Additional-Desert-Hawk-III-UAVs-For-U-K-_11132.html August 27, 2010
The Afghan Mission Network (AMN), allows for the first time, NATO allies, ISAF and U.S. coalition forces that sign up, to share critical information over one network, improving situational awareness and informing decisions, an officer said. "First and...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/Nations-Share-Information-On-Afghan-Mission-Network_11133.html August 20, 2010
Afghanistan will be just one of the issues on the agenda at the next European Union-United States Summit in Lisbon, Portugal Nov. 20. The E.U. and U.S. cooperate effectively on foreign policy issues, including the Middle East Peace Process...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/EU-US-Summit-to-be-held-in-November-in-Lisbon_11084.html August 20, 2010
A University of Western Australia team has won the 2010 Eureka Prize for Outstanding Science in support of Defence or National Security sponsored by the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO). Robert Clark, Australia's Chief Defence Scientist...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/Tracking-Technology-wins-Australian-DSTO-Eureka-Prize_11085.html August 20, 2010
President's Export Council Chairman Jim McNerney and Vice Chairman Ursula Burns revealed the subcommittees for the newly established group, which is tasked with providing President Barack Obama advice on ways to enhance U.S. competitiveness and fuel job...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/Presidents-Export-Council-Subcommittees-Named_11086.html August 20, 2010
Northrop Grumman [NOC] has been awarded a contract by EADS Defence & Security, through its Military Air Systems business unit, to deliver 88 inertial measurement units (IMU) for Tranche 3A of the Eurofighter Typhoon. The IMUs, which provide motion data...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/Northrop-Grumman-To-Supply-IMUs-For-Eurofighter-Tranche-3A_11087.html August 20, 2010
In what could be the world's largest biometric identification project, India has selected three companies, Accenture [ACN], L-1 Identity Solutions [ID], and Mahindra Satyam, to compete during the next two years to demonstrate how well each can enroll the...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/India-Selects-Three-Firms-To-Provide-Unique-ID-System_11088.html August 13, 2010
Lockheed Martin Canada [LMT] satisfied a critical design review (CDR) milestone with the Canadian navy, marking a major step toward modernizing the combat systems on the navy's 12 Halifax-class multi-mission frigates. The CDR covered Lockheed Martin's designs...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/Lockheed-Martin-Canada-Successful-CDR-With-Canadian-Navy_11008.html August 13, 2010
Colombia would spend $162 million in a Foreign Military Sale to buy UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and associated support, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) notified Congress Aug. 5. The prime contractor would be Sikorsky [UTX]. Colombia has...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/Colombia-Requests-$162-Million-For-Black-Hawk-Helicopters-Support_11009.html August 13, 2010
Iraq has requested a potential $152 million Foreign Military Sale of contractor logistics support for various helicopters, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress Aug. 5. Iraq...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/Iraq-Requests-$152-Million-In-FMS-Helicopter-Logistics-Support_11010.html August 13, 2010
Kuwait is requesting an approximately $900 million Foreign Military Sale to buy Patriot Guidance Enhanced Missile-T (GEM-T) missiles, the Defense Security...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/Kuwait-Requests-About-$900-Million-In-Patriot-Sales_11011.html August 13, 2010
Boeing's [BA] recent acquisition of cyber software firm Narus will bring benefits to both companies as the global defense company and the network security provider will gain access to new and expanding markets, Narus' CEO said. "Clearly with the Boeing...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/Boeings-Acquisition-of-Narus-Will-Open-New-Markets-Official-Says_11012.html August 13, 2010
ITT Corp. [ITT] has received two contracts, with a total value of as much as $800 million, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District to provide facilities operations, maintenance and training services for the Afghanistan National Security...http://www.defensedaily.com/publications/ddi/ITT-Awarded-$800-Million-For-ANSF-Facilities-Support_11013.html
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