Foundation Stone of Indian National Defence University laid

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh laid the foundation stone for the Indian National Defence University (INDU) at Binola, Gurgaon, Haryana, on May 23.
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Maritime Broadband offer from Thuraya MarineComms

Thuraya Telecommunications Company, a leading mobile satellite services operator has unveiled a new maritime broadband (MBB) service offering, enabling ship owners and managers to enjoy high quality maritime broadband communications at practical prices.
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Dyess Air Force Base gets 27th C-130J Super Hercules

Another Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules (Lockheed Martin aircraft number 5724) was ferried to the 317th Airlift Group at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Brigadier General Scott Goodwin, Director of Operations...
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Raytheon Anschuetz brings new training simulator onboard

A new onboard navigation simulator that allows operators to train with the system they will use at sea will be unveiled at the CANSEC 2013 Defense and Security Exposition, May 29-30, in Ottawa, Canada. Raytheon Anschuetz, a German based, indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Company...
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Raytheon’s Standard Missile-6 gets Defence Acquisition Board approval

The US Defense Acquisition Board has approved full-rate production of Raytheon's Standard Missile-6. Once operational in 2013, the SM-6 will provide US Navy vessels extended range protection against fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and cruise missiles.
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US Army contract for General Dynamics C4 Systems

The US Army awarded a contract to General Dynamics C4 Systems for 10 vehicle-mounted tactical ground station (TGS) Lot D systems with an option for 11 additional systems. The TGS system is part of the Distributed Common Ground System-Army (DCGS-A), the Army's primary deployed system...
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Royal Navy Lynx Mk8 full-mission simulator training with new CAE Medallion-6000

At the International Training and Education Conference (ITEC), CAE has announced that the Royal Navy's Lynx Mk8 full-mission simulator...
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Astrium to supply first secure 3G network or Belgium’s security forces

Astrium has received a contract to provide Belgium’s emergency and security services with Blue Light Mobile, their first secure mobile 3G network. The five-year contract has been signed with ASTRID, which is Belgium’s mobile telecommunications network operator for the nation’s local...
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OPV ICGS Vaibhav commissioned

Indian Coast Guard Ship Vaibhav, the third in the series of 90 meters class offshore patrol vessel (OPV) was commissioned at Tuticorin by Vice Admiral Anurag G. Thapliyal, Director General Indian Coast Guard on May 21...
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F-35B completes first vertical takeoff

A Lockheed Martin F-35B short takeoff/vertical Landing (STOVL) Lightning II test aircraft has recently completed the first-ever vertical takeoff (VTO). VTOs are one of the many capabilities required for fielding a F-35B aircraft.
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DSEI 2013 Preview

Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) 2013 will demonstrate how the global defence and security industry is responding to the diverse portfolio of threats facing virtually all nations today...
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BMT announces strong financial performance

BMT Group Ltd (BMT), the international design, engineering and risk management consultancy, has announced another strong financial performance.
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Cassidian’s new TPH900 Tetrapol radio model at CCW

Cassidian has unveiled its brand new Tetrapol radio, called TPH900, during the CCW in Paris. It is a robust, hand-portable Tetrapol radio for mission-critical voice and data communications. This latest generation terminal from Cassidian is specially designed for easy and solid usability in the field.
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General Dynamics NASSCO delivers USNS Montford Point

General Dynamics NASSCO has recently delivered USNS Montford Point (MLP-1), the lead ship of the mobile landing platform (MLP) class, to the US Navy. The ship is named in honour of Camp Montford Point, the Jacksonville, North Carolina site where the first African-American Marines were trained.
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US Air Force selects Raytheon's transportable air traffic radar system

The US Air Force has awarded Raytheon a contract to build rapidly deployable air traffic control (ATC) systems that can be delivered anywhere in the world and then be fully operational, controlling flights within six hours. The contract, with a potential full value of $260 million...
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Portuguese Navy completes 20,000 incident-free flight hours for its Lynx Mk95 helicopter fleet

On the eve of the International Training and Education Conference (ITEC), CAE announced that the Portuguese Navy has recently completed 20,000 incident-free flight hours for its fleet of Lynx Mk95...
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IMDEX Asia 2013 ends on a record-breaking high

The ninth edition of the International Maritime Defence Exhibition (IMDEX Asia), Asia-Pacific’s foremost maritime defence show...
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Eutelsat 3D launch a success satellite built by Thales Alenia Space for Eutelsat

The Eutelsat 3D telecommunications satellite was successfully launched by ILS from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan...
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Boeing selected to build ViaSat-2 satellite

Boeing has a new satellite customer under a contract to design and deliver one Boeing 702HP high-power spacecraft to ViaSat Inc. in 2016.
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Boeing ships sixth wideband global SATCOM satellite for launch

Boeing is progressing with the expansion of the US Defense Department's highest capacity communications satellite constellation, recently shipping its sixth wideband global SATCOM (WGS) satellite...
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New water rescue service at Portsmouth Naval Base

The US Maritime Emergency Response Team has launched a new water rescue service at Portsmouth Naval Base...
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Best Way to Predict the Future is to Invent It: DRDO

“In innovation, new ideas are only a part; execution is just as important,” said S.S. Sundaram, Distinguished scientist and Chief Controller R&D (Electronics and Low Intensity Conflict), quoting Steve Jobs...
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Cassidian awarded contract by UK Parliament

Cassidian, the security and defence arm of EADS, has been awarded a contract by the British Parliament for information communication technology (ICT) security provision aimed at protecting the parliamentary ICT environment against cyber attack.
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F-35A completes high angle of attack testing

The latest in a series of Lockheed Martin F-35A high angle of attack (AOA) testing has been recently completed. The testing accomplished high AOA beyond both the positive and negative maximum command limits...
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PIRIOU and DCNS set up KERSHIP

DCNS and PIRIOU have announced the establishment of KERSHIP, a joint venture company for building ships intended for implementation at sea. The project forms part of the respective growth strategies...
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Selex ES to showcase its state-of-the-art capabilities at Lima

Selex ES is exhibiting its capabilities in Lima, Peru, attending SITDEF exhibition, taking place at the General Army Headquarters, from May 15-19.
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Lockheed Martin launches redesigned F-35 website

Lockheed Martin has announced the redesign of www.F35.com, the official website of the F-35 Lightning II. The new design features enhanced functionality and compatibility with a variety of mobile devices while providing users the most up-to-date information on the F-35 programme.
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Singapore’s Permanent Secretary for Defence Development inaugurates INEC

Permanent Secretary for Defence Development Chan Yeng Kit presided at the inaugural session International Naval Engineering Conference (INEC)...
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Indian Navy’s first Boeing P-8I aircraft delivered

The first of the eight Boeing P-8I long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft of the Indian Navy arrived at Naval Air Station Rajali, Arakkonam, Tamil Nadu, on May 15.
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Northrop Grumman X-47B UCAS completes first catapult launch

Northrop Grumman Corporation and the US Navy have launched a new chapter in the history of unmanned systems...
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Elettronica at IMDEX 2013

Elettronica’s stand at IMDEX 2013 displays the mock-ups of Nettuno 4100 ECM system, which provides naval platforms...
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C-130J Super Hercules fleet soars 1 million flight hours

Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules operators recently surpassed a landmark of one million flight hours milestone, logging this time through numerous combat, special operations and humanitarian missions.
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Singaporean Senior Minister for Defence chairs IMSC

Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for Defence Chan Chun Sing officiated at the opening ceremony of the third International Maritime Security Conference (IMSC) at the Changi Exhibition Centre.
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Top military experts to be at ITEC 2013

Eminent military representatives from Europe and the United States will offer crucial insight into contemporary training at the inaugural session of ITEC 2013, the foremost international symposium for military training...
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We would like to integrate India into global supply chains: Atlas Elektronik

Its official, Atlas Elektronik now has a subsidiary in India. At a formal gathering in New Delhi, Khalil Rahman, Chief Executive Officer...
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U36: German Navy’s modern non-nuclear submarine

ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems GmbH has named one of the most modern non-nuclear submarines being built for the German Navy as “U36”. With this, the company has achieved another important milestone...
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Cassidian to showcase advanced defence and security solutions at the SITDEF Peru 2013

Cassidian will present its high-class portfolio of defence and security products at the International Defence Technology Exhibition and Prevention of Natural Disasters, SITDEF Peru 2013, to be held from May 15-19 at Lima.
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MBDA & Lockheed Martin to together market naval weapon systems

MBDA, Europe’s leading missile manufacturer, and Lockheed Martin, manufacturer of the MK 41 vertical launch system (VLS), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU).
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Finish Coastal Security Plan Phase-II on time: Antony

Defence Minister A.K. Antony has called upon the top brass of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard to ensure timely implementation of measures envisaged under Phase-II of Coastal Security Plan.
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Russian Helicopters to showcase at HeliRussia 2013

Russian Helicopters will bring its current model range of civilian and military helicopters and give an insight into upcoming developments and its international projects at HeliRussia 2013, to be held from May 16-18, 2013...
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Singaporean Minister of Defence inaugurates IMDEX Asia 2013

Singapore’s Minister of Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen presided the opening ceremony of the ninth IMDEX Asia 2013 at the Changi Exhibition Centre...
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IMDEX Asia 2013 set to sail

Fifteen warships from nine countries around the world, including the latest patrol vessels, frigates, corvettes and destroyers...
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French shipbuilding industry at IMDEX

Singapore, France’s largest trading partner in Southeast Asia and the third largest in Asia, is the fourth largest recipient of French investments in Asia, behind China, Japan and Hong Kong.
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Indian Navy celebrates Diamond Jubilee of Naval Aviation

The diamond Jubilee celebrations of Indian Navy’s air wing, Naval Aviation, began at Goa on May 10, with a seminar on “Lessons from the past to forge a potent air arm for the future”. Many naval aviators led by stalwarts such as Admiral (Retd) R.H. Tahiliani, the first Indian Navy officer to land on a carrier...
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A seminar on Naval Technology

“Indian Navy is committed to promoting self-reliance in military technology,” said Vice Admiral Satish Soni, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command.
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Selex ES artillery pointing technology sales in UAE, New Zealand, Poland

Boosting its drive for growth in export markets, Selex ES’ LINAPS artillery pointing technology has been selected by many international customers...
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National Technology Day Awards 2013

President of India Pranab Mukherjee presented National Technological Awards at a function held in Vigyan Bhawan, Nerw Delhi, to mark the National Technology Day 2013.
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IPV ICGS Rani Avantibai commissioned

The Indian Coast Guard Ship Rani Avantibai, 50 M inshore patrol vessel (IPV), the second in the series of five IPVs designed and built by HSL, was commissioned on May 9, at Visakhapatnam by Minister of State for Defence Jitendra Singh in the presence of Vice Admiral Anurag G. Thapliyal, DG ICG...
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BAE & Iveco’s marine personnel carrier proves superior amphibious capabilities

BAE Systems and Iveco Defence Vehicles successfully completed 12 days of rigorous wheeled amphibious vehicle evaluations...
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Defence industry to benefit from BMT’s submarine design and engineering course

Melbourne-based BMT Design & Technology (BMT), a subsidiary of BMT Group Ltd, is set to deliver its introductory submarine design...
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Unmanned X-51A Waverider flies high at Mach 5.1

The final flight of the unmanned Boeing X-51A Waverider accomplished a breakthrough in the development of flight reaching Mach 5.1 over the Pacific Ocean.
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Innovative tech to be showcased at ITEC 2013

A diverse mix of companies from across the world's military training, education and simulation community are preparing to exhibit a range of innovative technologies, products and services...
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Boeing B-52 for digital age

Boeing is providing an upgraded communications system for the US Air Force B-52 bombers so that aircrews can send and receive information via satellite links, allowing crews to change mission plans and retarget weapons in flight and better interact with aircraft and ground forces.
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ATR 72-600: Turkish Navy’s new generation maritime patrol assets

Alenia Aermacchi has signed an agreement with Savunma Sanayii Müstesarligi (SSM), the Turkish Undersecretariat for Defence Industries to deliver two ATR 72-600 Turkish Maritime Utility Aircraft (TMUA) and six ATR 72-600 Turkish Maritime Patrol Aircraft (TMPA) to the Turkish Navy.
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DSM DYNEEMA and FNSS sign letter of intent

DSM Dyneema and FNSS Savunma Sistemleri A.S. have signed a letter of intent at the IDEF 2013 exhibition. The signing affirms the companies’ mutual interest in further cooperation to provide the best armour protection for FNSS’s armoured vehicles by capitalising...
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AMETEK Aerospace teams with Embraer to provide Super Tucano aircraft for USAF

AMETEK Sensors & Fluid Management Systems (SFMS), a leader in sensor technology for a broad range of aircraft engine and airframe applications, is among the suppliers selected by Embraer to support the recently awarded light air support (LAS) contract from the US Air Force (USAF).
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Northrop Grumman appoints Andrew Tyler as Chief Executive UK and Europe

Northrop Grumman Corporation has announced the appointment of Andrew Tyler as Chief Executive for the United Kingdom and Europe, effective July 1. In this new position, he will play a leading role in supporting the company's current programmes...
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Northrop Grumman, US Navy conduct first arrested landing of X-47B unmanned demonstrator

Northrop Grumman Corporation and the US Navy have conducted the first fly-in arrested landing of the X-47B UCAS demonstrator.
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DCNS and local partners deliver sixth Skjold FPB to Norwegian Navy

DCNS and its local partners have delivered the sixth and final Skjold-class fast patrol boat to the Royal Norwegian Navy.
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Advanced manufacturing milestone for BAE Systems and Marand

The first shipset of parts from BAE Systems advanced manufacturing facility at Edinburgh Parks was delivered to Marand’s F-35 vertical tail fin assembly line in Victoria today.
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Cassidian appoints Ralf Kannefass as new Head of Programs

Cassidian’s has named Ralf Kannefass as its new Head of Programs. Kannefass will also be a member of Cassidian’s Executive Committee. Bernhard Gerwert, CEO of Cassidian, stated: “I’m pleased to welcome Ralf Kannefass to Cassidian.
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Italian Army takes delivery of first NH90 TTH in FOC configuration

AgustaWestland has announced that the first NH90 tactical transport helicopter (TTH) in final operational capability...
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Airborne Systems training facility achieves ISO 9001:2008 certification

Airborne Systems, a division of HDT Global, has announced that the Airborne Systems Training Facility has received ISO 9001:2008 certification from Advantage International Registrar, expanding the original ISO certification received in December 1998 for manufacturing operations.
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DST-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Programme 2013

Some of the best brains of the country gathered at the Federation House, New Delhi, on May 2. The occasion was the Department of Science and Technology (DST)-Lockheed Martin India Innovation Growth Programme...
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Sonardyne appoints Ralph Rayner as new Non-Executive Chairman

Sonardyne International Ltd has announced the appointment of Dr Ralph Rayner as its new Non-Executive Chairman.
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Admiral Hiranandani trophy presented

The Vice Admiral G.M. Hiranandani Rolling Trophy was received by Lieutenant Commander Abhishek Yadav from Susheel Hiranandani, the spouse of Admiral Hiranandani at a function held...
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AgustaWestland’s Statement

In a statement issued to the press, AgustaWestland has said that noting the developments in Italy, the company is unable to comment directly on the ongoing investigation into the helicopter bribery allegations, but wishes to stress that none of the allegations have yet been tested in court.
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