Poland Embarks on Helicopter Acquisition Program Worth up to US$1 Billion

Poland Embarks on Helicopter Acquisition Program Worth up to US$1 Billion

The Polish Ministry of National Defense is embarking on the acquisition of a new transport helicopter for the Polish military, at an estimated budget of US$1 billion. The first phase will cover 26 aircraft: 16 new medium transport helicopters for the Army; four ASW and three for Search and Rescue SAR for the Navy and three Combat SAR for the air force.

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Defense Update Eurosatory Premium Edition

The full edition of our weekly preview is available for €4.95 per edition. The first edition is available online at no charge. The total cost will be €19.80.- paid in forthcoming weeks, from May 24 through June 14. Your payment will be processed and secured via Paypal. You will be able to cancel your subscription at any time.
 

Eurosatory 2012 Highlights:

Eurosatory 2012 – a Compass for the 
Global AFV Market

Eurosatory 2012 – a Compass for the 
Global AFV Market

Defense Update provides an insight into the armored fighting vehicle market trends expected to highlight the upcoming Eurosatory 2012 defense expo. Is there a future for main battle tanks? what are the growth areas? Can platforms become lighter?

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Regional Reports:

Asia-Pacific Defense Update

Asia-Pacific Defense Update

Following are excerpts from recent news articles published ib Defense-Update, covering the Asian defense market. The countries included in this report are: Afghanistan | Australia | Brunei | Bangladesh | China | India | Indonesia | Japan | Malaysia | Myanmar | North Korea | Pakistan | Philippines | Singapore | [...]

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International Debut for the Russian T-90MS Tank Upgrade at DefExpo 2012

International Debut for the Russian T-90MS Tank Upgrade at DefExpo 2012

The centerpiece of the Russian display at Defexpo 2012 is undoubtedly the T-90MS upgrade program developed by the Russian Uralvagonzavod corporation. The
MultiCam Camouflage Pattern Selected for U.S. Army Uniform and Equipment

MultiCam Camouflage Pattern Selected for U.S. Army Uniform and Equipment

Photo above: Soldiers wearing Multicam while demonstrating Future Force Warrior project. Ft. Bliss, Texas. Photo: U.S. Army Following four months of evaluations
MRAP – Gearing up for Rough Rides – M-ATV

MRAP – Gearing up for Rough Rides – M-ATV

US Army, Marine Corps to Field dedicated All-Terrain MRAPs optimized for operations in Afghanistan On 8 December 2008 the US Army Tank Automotive Command
Littoral Combat Ship – Independence Class

Littoral Combat Ship – Independence Class

The U.S. Navy officially accepted delivery of the future USS Independence (LCS 2) Dec. 18, 2009 at the Austal shipyard in Mobile, Alabama. The ship will