International
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InternationalU.K. Looks Beyond Fighters Jets To Missiles, UCAVs In JSF Buy Cut
Next generation combat unmanned aerial vehicles (UCAVs) and long-range missiles will soon replace the United Kingdom’s fighter fleet, a top British military official said this week. “We are looking toward […]
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International
Japanese Aegis Destroyer Successfully Completes Missile-Intercept Test
A Japanese warship outfitted with the U.S.-manufactured Aegis ballistic defense system recently tracked and destroyed a target missile off the coast of Hawaii, the two governments said. The intercept test, […]
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International
Boeing, Netherlands Enter MRO To Expand Center’s Capabilities
Boeing [BA] and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence Logistic Center Woensdrecht today entered a Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) framework agreement to expand the center’s capabilities and develop opportunities for […]
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Homeland Security
TSA To Host International Policy Meeting On Body Scanner Technology
By Calvin Biesecker As part of its ongoing efforts to improve cooperation with its international partners, the Transportation Security Administration next week will host a meeting in Washington, D.C., on […]
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CongressRep. Thompson Asks GAO To Assess Progress, Challenges of Screening U.S.-Bound Air Cargo
By Calvin Biesecker In the wake of a foiled terror plot that involved shipping on aircraft two bombs concealed in packages ultimately destined for the United States, House Homeland Security […]
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Homeland Security
DHS Sends Inspectors To Help Yemen With Cargo Screening
Transportation Security Agency Administrator John Pistole yesterday said the Department of Homeland Security has deployed a team of inspectors to help Yemen with its cargo screening procedures in the wake […]
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International
Army Seeing Increased Demand For Small Drones In Afghanistan
Soldiers in Afghanistan are requesting an increasing number of small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) like the hand-launched Raven aircraft and slightly-larger Puma drone, Army officials said. Col. Gregory Gonzalez, the […]
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International
Dassault Systemes Enhances Cooperation With EADS In PLM
Dassault Systemes, a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions, this week announced enhanced cooperation with EADS in the PLM domain, supporting the recent EADS initiative called […]
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International
Sypris Electronics Enters Technology Information Exchange With Cassidian
Sypris Electronics, LLC, a subsidiary of Sypris Solutions, Inc. said this week it has entered into a Technology Information Exchange Agreement with Cassidian, formerly known as EADS Defence & Security, […]
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International
Australian State Government Aims At U.S. Defense Market
The State Government of Victoria, Australia this week said it is expanding its presence and expertise in the North American defense and aerospace industry with the strategic appointment of Karen […]