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Successful Launch of the Jason-3 Satellite

The Jason-3 satellite, built by Thales Alenia Space as prime contractor, was successfully launched by a Falcon 9 rocket (Space X) from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. The…

$35M Order for Electronic Warfare Systems from Harris Corporation

Cobham recently received a series of orders from Harris Corporation for RF Microelectronics that support a leading edge Electronic Warfare program valued at approximately $35M. The work will be performed…

Indonesian Navy’s First SIGMA 10514 PKR Launched at PT Pal Surabaya Shipyard

PT PAL has launched the first of two SIGMA 10514 Perusak Kawal Rudal (PKR) guided-missile frigates designated for the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL). PT PAL built these ships in collaboration…

UK Looks for Security Partnerships at Intersec 2016

A Team from the United Kingdom Trade and Investment Defence and Security Organisation is visiting the Intersec exhibition in Dubai between17-19 January 2016. Working with the British Security Industry Association,…

Bibby Marine Services Orders First-Ever Damen Service Operations Vessel

On 15 January, Bibby Marine Services Limited, part of Bibby Line Group, signed a contract with the Damen Shipyards Group for delivery of its first Service Operations Vessel (SOV) with…

AMELS 242 Emerges in Vlissingen

At the end of December the new 74-metre AMELS 242 emerged briefly at the Dutch luxury yacht builder’s yard in Vlissingen, providing an end-of-year glimpse into one of 2016’s most…

Oshkosh Defense Files Challenge with Canadian International Trade Tribunal for MSVS Award Decision

Oshkosh Defense Canada, announced on the 14th of December that it has filed a challenge with the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) of Public Works and Government Services Canada’s (PWGSC),…

Entry into SAR Service for Lithuanian Armed Forces AS365 N3+

The Lithuanian Ministry of Defence and the Lithuanian Armed Forces celebrated yesterday the entry into service of their next generation of helicopters for countrywide search and rescue missions with around-the-clock…

Sony Professional Responds to Market Gap for Smarter and More Efficient Security Solutions

Responding to the evolving market need for visual security solutions addressing end-user pinch points, Sony Professional Solutions MEA will be showcasing its 4K based security solutions at Intersec. At the…

Saab Receives Order from NSPA for RBS 70 Bolide Missiles

Defence and security company Saab has in December 2015 received an order for RBS 70 BOLIDE missiles from NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). The order value amounts to SEK…