EADS To Announce Further Restructuring In December Before Rebranding Takes Effect In
EADS is expected to make further announcements regarding the name change and restructuring in mid-December, according to a senior executive told Defenseworld.net
Oboronprom To Invest $121 Million In Mil Helicopter Plant
Russian defense group Oboronprom is planning to invest $121 million in the Mil Moscow helicopter plant, Rostec said in a statement. The expansion plans are related to the positive market forecasts for the Russian military aviation industry
Apptricity, US Army Settle Copyright Infringement Claim
Apptricity announced today that the U.S
AAR, Royal Netherlands Air Force Sign Partnership Agreement
AAR signed a partnering agreement with the Netherlands Ministry of Defense that allows AAR ACS to provide new and expanded component repair services using equipment at Logistic Center Woensdrecht (LCW). The signing took place during a ceremony at the 25th NIDV Symposium and Exhibition in the Netherlands, initiating an agreement that...
Rockwell Collins Appoints New Managing Director For Middle East, Turkey, Africa
Rockwell Collins today announced that Chafik Hilal has been named Managing Director, Middle East, Turkey and Africa, effective January 1, 2014. In this role, Hilal will be responsible for leading and developing the companys commercial and government systems business interests in the region
Budget Decline Causes Lockheed Martin To Consolidate Facilities
The continued decline in U.S
Boeing To Highlight Industrial Partnership At Dubai Airshow 2013
Boeing will showcase its industry partnerships in the Middle East and highlight a broad lineup of defense and commercial products and services at the 2013 Dubai Airshow. “The Middle East region continues to be one of Boeings key global markets for both the commercial aviation and defense sectors,” said Jeffrey Johnson, president, Boeing Middle East
Honeywell Appoints New Presidents
Honeywell today announced the appointment of Jim Bujold as President, Southeast Asia, and Anant Maheshwari as President, Honeywell India. Maheshwari, who has been the Managing Director of Honeywell Automation India Limited (HAIL) since March 2010, will succeed Bujold who is currently President, Honeywell India
Thales Acquires XPI Simulation To Strengthen Training And Simulation Capability
Thales today announced that it has acquired XPI Simulation Ltd – in order to strengthen its position as a global training and simulation provider within the land market. XPI Simulation specializes in innovative techniques for processing LIDAR[1] data, a technology which maps physical environments in ultra-fine detail using a range of light frequencies, and ray tracing, which generates highly-realistic images by tracing the path of light and simulating its interaction with virtual objects
Paramount Acquires Controlling Stake In Nautic Africa
Paramount Group has acquired a majority stake in Nautic Africa, one of the continents leading specialist shipbuilders, in a move that gives Paramount a key strategic maritime presence. The landmark deal comes amid a growing need to protect and secure Africas coastlines, great lakes and rivers, and political and economic assets, including oil pipelines, shipping lanes, tourist areas and national borders
AeroVironment, Eurocopter Team Up For Potential Market Opportunities
AeroVironment and Eurocopter have signed a cooperative agreement to explore opportunities for expanding their respective military and commercial product portfolios at the AUSA 2013. “The combination of AeroVironments market leading unmanned technology and unique knowledge with Eurocopters world-class helicopter and systems expertise makes a formidable team,” said Roy Minson, senior vice president and general manager of AeroVironments Unmanned Aircraft Systems business segment
EADS To Promote Aerospace Research In India
EADS signed a letter of intent (LoI) with CEFIPRA for creating a new innovation initiative named EADS-CEFIPRA Aerospace Programme at the India-France Technology Summit 2013. Under this programme, calls will be given to leading Indian universities and institutes to propose research projects for funding
Airbus, 30 Partners to Offer Australian Special Ops Forces H145M Helicopters
India Receives All Ordered AH-64E Apache, CH-47F Helicopters
Germany, Belgium to procure MK 54 Lightweight Torpedoes
PLA Holds 'Confrontational Air Defense Drill' Amidst US Recon Flights
Russian Pantsir Air Defense System- Sitting duck or Top Dog?
Russian Pantsir air defense system (ADS) has been much maligned in the war zones of Syria and Libya as having...
Free Flow of Weapons Make Peace Difficult in Libya
An almost in-exhaustible flow of weapons to the two main fighting sides in the Libyan conflict has made peace a...
Land of the Blazing Guns: Japan’s Quest for Advanced Weapons
After laying to rest its pacifist post-World War II posture since the government of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe came to...
Mixing Business with Pressure: Chinese Arms Sales in South East Asia
China is pulling off the impossible- selling arms to nations it is in conflict with over its claim in the...
US, Europe Arms Embargo to Derail Several Turkish Procurement Programs
Several joint production and direct procurement programs could be halted if the US and Europe carry through with their threat...
Unconventional Military Hardware from Iran
Sanctions-hit Iran has found ingenious ways to develop military hardware