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| May 16, 2012 |
 Atlas Elektronik sets new range record for torpedoes
Atals Elektronik has increased the reach of its torpedoes substantially, setting a new range record for torpedoes. At a test-firing in March 2012, the heavyweight torpedo SeaHake mod4 ER achieved a range of over 140 kilometres. |
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| May 11, 2012 |
 INS Viraat completes 25 years
HMS Hermes became INS Viraat on May 12, 1987, under the command of Captain (later Vice Admiral) Vinod Pasricha. Commissioned in November 1959 as HMS Hermes, INS Viraat completed 28 years in the Royal Navy. |
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| May 09, 2012 |
 Security Situation Around IOR Worrisome: Antony
Describing the emerging security matrix in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) as “really complex”, with “some political developments” and worrisome factors...
 Army Aviation's Helicopter Deal Awaited
Army Aviation Corps (AAC) currently holds 11 squadrons and five independent flights of Chetaks/Cheetahs with a total strength of about 300 helicopters.
 Thales to upgrade Royal Navy fleet with new digital UAT system
Thales UK is pleased to announce that it has accepted a contract with the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) to upgrade the major surface fleet of Royal Navy (RN) with a new fully digital radar electronic support measures (RESM) system...
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| May 01, 2012 |
Kelvin Hughes to develop training system for BAE Systems Australia Defence
Kelvin Hughes has announced that it been given a contract to provide the training system for its dedicated short-range helicopter control radar (SRHCR) to BAE Systems Australia Defence. |
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| April 30, 2012 |
 INS Dweeprakshak commissioned at Kavaratti
INS Dweeprakshak, the latest Naval Base of Indian Navy was commissioned at Kavaratti in the Lakshadweep archipelago by Vice Admiral K.N. Sushil, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief Southern Naval Command.
 First UAS to fly from an Italian Navy ship
Schiebel's Camcopter S-100 has taken a step in consolidating its strong maritime position by being the first unmanned air system (UAS) to ever fly from an Italian Navy ship. |
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| April 27, 2012 |
 INS Teg Commissioned
At a ceremony at the Yantar shipyard in Kaliningrad, Russian Federation, INS Teg was commissioned as an Indian Naval Ship by Vice Admiral K.N. Sushil, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command. |
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| April 24, 2012 |
 Kishore Jayaraman appointed President, Rolls-Royce India
Rolls-Royce has announced the appointment of Kishore Jayaraman as President of Rolls-Royce in India and South Asia. Kishore joins Rolls-Royce after a distinguished 23 year career at General Electric.
 Military training and simulation community to be at ITEC 2012
A broad mix of companies from across the world's military training and simulation community are preparing to showcase their innovative approaches to the market at this year's ITEC conference and exhibition in London. |
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| April 21, 2012 |
 F-35A completes first in-flight refueling mission with external weapons
A Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II conventional takeoff and landing aircraft completed the program’s first in-flight refueling mission while configured with external weapons at Edwards Air Force Base... |
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| April 13, 2012 |
 IONS at South Africa
The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) 2012 was inaugurated at Cape Town, South Africa by the Lindiwe Sisulu, Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Government of South Africa on April 11, 2012. |
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| April 11, 2012 |
 Indian Coast Guard Investiture Ceremony
At the Indian Coast Guard Investiture Ceremony held at Kochi on April 11, 2012, Defence Minister A.K. Antony, awarded the President's Tatrakshak Medal and Tatrakshak Medal to 30 officers and enrolled personnel... |
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| April 09, 2012 |
Exercise ‘Tat Suraksha’
Indian Navy's Andaman and Nicobar Command along with state administration and other maritime stakeholders of A&N Islands is set to validate the SOPs for 'Coastal Security for A&N Islands' during Coastal Security Exercise —Tat Suraksha. |
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| April 05, 2012 |
 Canada's 17th C-130J to be delivered in May
The penultimate Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J to be delivered under the current contract has departed Marietta for CFB Trenton.
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| April 04, 2012 |
 Elbit Systems Launches IMACS
Elbit Systems has launched an Integrated Maritime Awareness Concept and Solution (IMACS) suit, developed to answer the unique defense requirements of maritime infrastructure facilities, such as oil and gas rigs.
 Lockheed Martin celebrates 4,500 F-16 aircraft deliveries
Lockheed Martin commemorated the 4,500th F-16 Fighting Falcon delivery today with a ceremony for employees, customers, former executives and elected officials, including U.S. Rep. Kay Granger and Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price. |
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| March 29, 2012 |
 Enhance private sector participation, revitalise public sector: Antony
The mantra at the 7th edition of Defexpo India 2012 has been to enhance private sector participation and revitalise the public sector to accelerate defence production in India. |
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| March 10, 2012 |
 Tejas LSP-7 on its maiden flight
Tejas Limited Series Production-7 took off for its maiden flight from HAL airport at 4:27 pm on March 9, 2012. The test flight is significant for the programme, as LSP-7 build standard is close to the initial operational clearance standard. |
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| March 05, 2012 |
US There is still an opportunity: Raytheon on MMRCA
Cesar Rico Rodriguez Jr., International Programmes and Growth, Air Warfare System, Raytheon, was on a visit to India recently, to size up Raytheon's advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) programme and hinted at an opportunity... |
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| March 02, 2012 |
 R.K. Tyagi takes over as HAL's new Chairman
R.K. Tyagi has taken over as Chairman of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Previously, he was Chairman and Managing Director of Pawan Hans Helicopter Ltd.
US Marine Corps to receive more than 200 Oshkosh LVSRs
Oshkosh Defense will deliver more than 140 logistics vehicle system replacement (LVSR) cargo trucks and nearly 70 LVSR tractors for the US Marine Corps following an order from the US Marine Corps Systems Command. |
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| February 16, 2012 |
 Lockheed Martin's fighting Falcon evolves with new F-16V
Lockheed Martin unveiled a new version of the F-16 at the Singapore Airshow. The F-16V will feature enhancements including an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar...
US Marine Corps to receive more than 200 Oshkosh LVSRs
Oshkosh Defense will deliver more than 140 logistics vehicle system replacement (LVSR) cargo trucks and nearly 70 LVSR tractors for the US Marine Corps following an order from the US Marine Corps Systems Command. |
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| February 15, 2012 |
 Coast Guard Ship Rajshree commissioned
Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Rajshree', the first of a series of eight inshore patrol vessels (IPVs) being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata, was commissioned by Vice Admiral M.P. Muralidharan |
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| February 14, 2012 |
 Bell Helicopter at the Singapore Airshow 2012
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne and his delegation being received at the Bell Helicopter display at the Singapore Air Show 2012...
 Rolls-Royce achieving milestones
The 300th EJ200 engine to be built at the Rolls-Royce facility in Bristol was recently delivered to BAE Systems and the company has also delivered the 500th Tranche 2 standard engine on behalf of the Eurojet consortium.
 Bell receives contract to refurbish Royal Thai Army 212 series helicopters
Bell Helicopter has announced that it has received a contract to modify and refurbish eight Royal Thai Army Bell 212 helicopters. |
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| February 03, 2012 |
 CNS visits men in remotest Nicobar Islands
Admiral Nirmal Verma, Chief of the Naval Staff and Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee, visited the far lying reaches of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands to meet jawans, sailors, airmen, naviks, GREF and DSC personnel...
 Japan orders Northrop Grumman's airborne laser mine detection systems
Northrop Grumman’s first international sale of airborne capability
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| February 02, 2012 |
Eurofighter disappointed
India took decision to select our competitor as the preferred bidder in the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) tender.
BAE reaction on MMRCA
BAE Systems notes that Eurofighter Typhoon has not been assessed as the lowest-priced compliant bidder (L1) by the Indian Ministry of Defence at this stage of the tendering process for supply of its new Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA).
Harris bags Australian order
Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has received a US$235 million (AUD$223 million) order to deliver Falcon tactical radio systems to the Australian Department of Defence in the next phase of its tactical radio modernization program.
Lockheed and Raytheon team for US Navy contract
Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Company are teaming to compete for a U.S. Navy contract that will upgrade the fleet's capability to electronically attack anti-ship missiles.
Saab’s next-gen laser based training systems
Saab has been awarded a multi-year contract for the next generation of laser-based training systems for US Army’s armored combat vehicles. The order value is $ 17.2 million. |
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| February 01, 2012 |
 Milan 2012 kick starts
Milan 2012, the biennial congregation of littoral navies of the Asia-Pacific region is being conducted at Port Blair from February 1 to 6, 2012, wherein 14 countries are participating. |
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| January 31, 2012 |
 Tom Enders to take over as the CEO EADS
EADS has announced that its Board of Directors has designated Tom Enders to take over as the CEO when Louis Gallois steps down at the end of his mandate.
Lockheed Martin receives $921 million contract for PAC-3 missiles
Lockheed Martin has received contracts totaling $921 million from the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command for hardware and services associated with the combat-proven Patriot Advanced Capability-3
(PAC-3) Missile Segment programme. |
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| January 27, 2012 |
 Larry Lawson named Executive Vice President, Aeronautics, Lockheed Martin
Lockheed Martin has announced that its board of directors has approved the appointment of Larry A. Lawson to serve as the Executive Vice President of the Aeronautics business area. |
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| January 25, 2012 |
 Lakshya-II's ultimate capability demonstrated
Flying at sea skimming height of about 15 meters at DRDO’s test range near Balasore, Lakshya-II the advanced version of DRDO’s Pilotless Target Aircraft today demonstrated its full capability.
 ADE and NAL conduct flight demonstration of micro & mini air vehicles
The Aeronautical Development Establishment has conducted flight trials of micro and mini air vehicles at Hoskote, near Bangalore. |
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| January 24, 2012 |
 Cassidian, Rheinmetall JV for UAVs
Cassidian and Rheinmetall have agreed to pursue Rheinmetall’s unmanned aerial systems (UAS) activities together in a joint venture. It was agreed in a contract that Cassidian should hold 51 pe rcent and Rheinmetall 49 per cent...
 Indra developing maritime light aircraft
Indra, the premier IT company in Spain and a leading IT multinational in Europe, is working on the development of a new maritime surveillance light aircraft...
 Boeing and Israel Aerospace Industries mark 10 Years of cooperation
Boeing has renewed its work agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on the Arrow Weapon System, and enhanced the IAI-Boeing Strategic Teaming Agreement to explore...
Saab gets support and services order from FMV
The defence and security company Saab has received a framework order worth MSEK 98 from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) concerning technical system support for materiel operated by the Swedish Armed Forces during 2012.
KMW takes over protected vehicles company
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) has taken over the production branch for armoured civil vehicles from the German automotive development specialist EDAG and will thereby decisively strengthen its position on the market for protected vehicles.
Boeing Receives Additional US Air Force JDAM Contract
Boeing has received a $126 million contract from the US Air Force for approximately 5,000 Joint direct attack munition (JDAM) tail kits. Deliveries will begin in June 2013 and continue through May 2014. |
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| January 23, 2012 |
 Dean McCumiskey appointed BAE’s India Chief Executive
BAE Systems has announced the appointment of Dean McCumiskey as Managing Director and Chief Executive of its India operations with effect from March 2012.
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| January 21, 2012 |
 Coast IPV Rani Abbakka commissioned
The Indian Coast Guard Ship Rani Abbakka, the first of a series of five Inshore Patrol Vessel (IPV) built at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL), was commissioned at Visakhapatnam by the Minister of State for Defence...
 nEUROn presented to participating countries
The nEUROn, European UCAV technology demonstrator, has been officially presented to the representatives of the six participating countries Charles Edelstenne, Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation.
 BAE Systems receives contract for development of PIM
BAE Systems received a $313 million contract modification for additional engineering design, logistics development and test evaluation support to complete the engineering and manufacturing development phase...
Resident Identity cards distributed
The first tranche of Resident Identity (smart) card (RIC) was distributed by the Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram at a function in Porthrapur village, Port Blair, in the Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. |
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| January 20, 2012 |
 Air Chief Marshal Sukumpol Suwanatat appointed new Thai Defence Minister
Following a major cabinet reshuffle by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand’s Former Air Chief Air Chief Marshal Sukumpol Suwanatat has been appointed as the new Thai Defence Minister.
 Lockheed Martin F-35A performs first night flight 
The first night flight in the history of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Programme was completed on January 19 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
CAE bags major upgrade contracts
CAE has announced that it was awarded a series of military contracts valued at more than C$100 million. |
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| January 19, 2012 |
 India is the cornerstone of our defence business: Rolls-Royce
"India is the cornerstone of Rolls-Royce global defence business," said Nick Durham, President, Customer Business, UK and International Defence, Rolls-Royce, addressing a press conference in New Delhi on January 18...
DRS ICAS receives contract from US Navy for data networking
DRS Defense Solutions announced that its Intelligence, Communications and Avionics Solutions (ICAS) business unit was awarded a $2.9 million contract for the production of Gigabit Ethernet Multiplex System (GEDMS) equipment by Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Dahlgren, Virginia.
DRS Technologies receives logistic support contract of US Navy’s programmes
DRS Technologies, Inc., A Finmeccanica Company, announced that its C3 & Aviation Group received a one-year incrementally funded option to their current fixed firm price (FFP) contract...
Lockheed Martin acquires Procerus Technologies
Lockheed Martin has acquired Procerus Technologies, a company specializing in autopilot and other avionics for micro unmanned aerial systems.
 DRS ICAS to upgrade HH-60G Pave Hawk with automated flight controls
DRS Defense Solutions announced that its Intelligence, Communications and Avionics Solutions (ICAS) business unit was awarded a $12M contract... |
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| January 16, 2012 |
Ajay Chadha takes charge as Internal Security Secretary
Senior IPS officer Ajay Chadha today took charge as Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Union Home Ministry.
 Lockheed Martin F-35 programme exceeds 2011 flight test goals
The Lockheed Martin F-35 system development and demonstration 2011 flight test programme resulted in the completion of more test flights and test points than in any year.
 Boeing receives additional Chinook helicopters
The Boeing Company has received a US Army contract valued at approximately $370 million for 14 CH-47F Chinook helicopters to support foreign military sales efforts. |
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| January 12, 2012 |
 US Marine Corps first two F-35 delivered
The first two Lockheed Martin production model F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft were delivered to the US Marine Corps today. |
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| January 11, 2012 |
 Raytheon buoyant about Indian market
In a press conference held in New Delhi, Raytheon officials demonstrated its varied solutions on offer for the Indian Army
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