International
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InternationalSikorsky Aerospace Wins Multi-Million Blackhawk Upgrade For Colombia
Sikorsky [UTX] Aerospace Services, the aftermarket company of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Nov. 4 announced a multi-million-dollar contract to convert six Colombian Air Force UH-60A Black Hawk helicopters into the more […]
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International
FLIR Systems Announces Sea Star SAFIRE III Selected by Brazilian Navy
FLIR Systems, Inc. (FLIR) announced Nov. 3 that it has been awarded a multi year contract from the Brazilian Navy for six Sea Star SAFIREr III infrared multi-sensor surveillance systems […]
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International
QinetiQ Team Delivers Pre-Deployment Training TO U.K. Forces
A QinetiQ-led team that includes Boeing [BA] is collectively delivering potentially life-saving pre-deployment training for UK forces before they leave for Afghanistan. The Distributed Synthetic Air Land Training (DSALT) demonstration […]
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Business/FinancialGD Closes Deal For Jet Aviation
General Dynamics [GD] this week completed its $2.2 billion acquisition of Switzerland-based Jet Aviation, boosting its capabilities and global presence in the business jet services market. "As a unit of […]
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International
General Dynamics UK Ltd. Opens Defense Innovation Center
General Dynamics [GD] United Kingdom Limited recently opened its pioneering defence innovation center. The opening ceremony was conducted by Andrew Tyler, chief operating officer of the U.K. Ministry of Defence’s […]
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ArmyBAE Systems, Mercedes-Benz Benefit From Australian Vehicle Buys
Australia will spend $376 million with BAE Systems and Mercedes Benz to improve mobility and capability for its military force, according to a top defense official. "New threats, new tactics […]
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Business/Financial
Israel, United States Must Advance Missile Defense Capabilities Soon, Before Iran Produces Nukes: MDAA
Israel must work with the United States to advance missile defense capabilities, soon, before Iran develops nuclear weapons and missile delivery systems that could annihilate Israel, the U.S.-based Missile Defense […]
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Homeland Security
U.S. Deploys X-Band Radar In Israel In Shield Against Incoming Iranian Missiles Such As Shahabs
The United States has deployed an X-band radar and 120 personnel to operate it in Israel, in the Negev Desert, to detect incoming enemy missiles such as the Iranian Shahab-3, […]
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Business/Financial
Czech Leader Cancels White House Visit To Press Parliament To Back Planned European Missile Defense Radar Unit
Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek begged off a scheduled White House visit with President Bush, because Topolanek has to deal with political problems arising from a regional election, and he […]
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Business/Financial
Israel Aerospace Barak-1 Interceptors Demolish Four Target Missiles
Barak-1 interceptors shot down four out of four target missiles in live fire tests involving three ships from two navies, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced. The Barak-1s operated on ships […]