Archive: 2016

33 posts
natopart // Blog | 2016

India to build BrahMos III for Russia

2016-04-15
Russia and India have a well-developed system for military-technical relations. In recent years, there have been a number of great successes in their cooperation in these spheres. The BrahMos...
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Australian DoD extends LAND 400 Phase 2 RFT evaluation...

2016-04-07
The Australian Department of Defence (DoD) has extended the evaluation period for the Australian Defence Force's (ADF) LAND 400 Phase 2 programme to conduct a review of Phase 2 risk management...
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Al Seer Marine works towards autonomous obstacle...

2016-04-05
Abu Dhabi-based shipbuilder Al Seer Marine is developing an automatic obstacle avoidance system and is trialing the package on board an unmanned surface vessel (USV). The work has been conducted...
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Hypersonic Research and Development: Meet the SR-72

2016-03-31
In 1976, U.S. Air Force SR-71 Blackbird crews flew from New York to London in less than two hours, reaching speeds exceeding Mach 3 and setting world records that have held up for nearly four...
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BAE Systems awarded contract to refurbish CV90 vehicles...

2016-03-30
The Swedish government has awarded BAE Systems a contract to refurbish 262 Combat Vehicles 90 (CV90) for the Swedish Army. The company’s work will include refurbishing the chassis and upgrading...
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India is willing to develop its own defence industry

2016-03-29
Indian industry today is on the threshold of entering into a new era where it will assume greater responsibility in making the nation self-reliant in Defence Production. The resurgence of India’s...
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DCNS delivers its 5th FREMM frigate Languedoc

2016-03-21
DCNS delivered the FREMM frigate Languedoc intended for the French Navy, on the occasion of the acceptance ceremony by OCCAR (Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation) on behalf of the French...
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Norway is seeking submarine cooperation with other nations

2016-03-09
Norway is working towards establishing an extensive submarine cooperation with other nations in order to reduce cost and secure a robust submarine capability for the future. The current...
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First Italian Air Force HH-101A "CAESAR" enters service

2016-03-02
The Italian Air Force has a total requirement for 15 of these dedicated AW101 helicopters Over 220 AW101s ordered by customers worldwide in various configurations so far Finmeccanica and the...
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UK Ministry of Defence contracts secure military flying...

2016-02-04
A £1.1 billion contract has been placed with Ascent Flight Training to design, deliver and manage the Fixed Wing training service until 2033 and is expected to provide roughly 200 jobs across the...
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