Defense Business

France and Egypt are ‘close to agreement’ on a large scale arms deal that could cost 5-6 billion Euros and include naval vessels and fighter aircraft, La Tribune reports. The French proposal includes two FREMM multi-mission frigates worth 1.8 billion Euro, to be built by DCNS, and 20 Rafale combat aircraft from Dassault, worth 3.6 billion Euro. Both platforms will be armed with missile systems manufactured by MBDA.

Lockheed Martin, AM General and Oshkosh Defense are producing and preparing their Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) prototypes for the final test, scheduled to begin in August 2013. three competitors will enter the race with 66 vehicles, only one will cross the finish line to win the coveted production order for the US Army and Marine Corps. According to the...

Easy Rescue develops and markets the BUDDY system, a lightweight, easy-to-use alternative to traditional stretcher and gurneys systems used for casualty evacuation. Made of durable lightweight fabric and sturdy plastic, the BUDDY was created by individuals with extensive experience in the civilian and military medical field. Folded and packed into the medical / evacuation kit, BUDDY is prepared for action...

Based upon its unique MEMS technology based acoustic particle velocity sensor, Microflown Technologies develops and markets highly innovative products and (on site) testing services in the field of noise and vibration. The MicroFlown sensor is a MEMS technology based sensor designed to measure the acoustic particle velocity. By measuring the temperature difference in the cross section of two extremely thin platinum...

SMART-T is a MILSTAR satellite-compatible communications terminal mounted on a High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). The terminal provides voice and data communications at Low to Medium Data Rates (LDR/MDR). The terminal transmits in EHF and receives in SHF. It allows long-haul tactical communications for Digital Transmission Groups (DTG), Digital Subscriber Voice Terminal (DSVT), and individual encrypted subscribers, at...

Troops engaged in modern asymmetric warfare are often exposed to high-risk threats, including surprise attacks by well planned and camouflaged ambushes involving well orchestrated use of IEDs, automatic fire and sniping. Such ambushes are difficult to detect as the enemy utilizes stealth, deception and concealment to hide the sources of fire. To cope with these lethal traps, military forces must be...

During the past four years Israel's acquired unprecedented operational experience in Low Intensity Warfare. Much of the gains can be attributed to new operational procedures, advanced technologies and comprehensive sensor-C4I-weapons integration, designed to enable military commanders to operate as flexibly and efficiently as possible, within strict rules of engagement. A major prerogative is in utilizing all available weapon systems...

In the next 10 years about 30 percent of the Russian combat power will consist of remotely controlled and robotic platforms. Uran-9, unmanned BMP-3, obstacle breaching and demining flail robot are among the new systems covered here.

The FIST (Future Integrated Soldier Technology) program, currently in the assessment phase, has gone through several phases of trials, which highlighted some technical issues with equipment subsystems. These tests demonstrated how the FIST will integrate within the British Army's Bowman network and work with other systems currently under planning stage. Recent tests validated the improvements made with weapons and firepower of...

The Italian defense group Finmeccanica announced yesterday it has signed contracts worth approximately $850 million under a collaboration agreement between the Italian government and the Israeli governmentAmong the Group's beneficiaries are Alenia Aermacchi, Selex and Elsag Telespazio. The main element in the contract is the supply of 30 M-346 advanced jet trainer aircraft by Alenia Aermacchi. The aircraft will...

Russia's Izhmash arms factory, manufacturer of the legendary Kalashnikov assault rifle, has won a 13 billion ruble (about $400 million) Defense Ministry tender for Vikhr-1 antitank missiles. The order represents one of the “largest state orders in recent years.” Russian news agency Novosti reports. Vikhr is a laser-guided anti-tank missile, used by Russia’s Ka-50 and Ka-52 attack helicopters and...

The Israel Ministry of Defense has placed a second order for a number Hermes 900 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). The $90 million contract covers an unspecified number of drones delivered over three years, plus eight years support.

A lightweight EO payload, WESCAM 11SST (Step-Stare Turret) offers a unique capability to rapidly cover a large area with is its "step-stare" function. The payload is equipped with gimbaled, tri-sensor stabilized bench designed for high speed step-stare functioning (>120deg./sec slew rate). The sensor captures seven video frames per second, images are compressed and streamed to the control station, where...

The Israeli SK Group is broadening its defense technology companies portfolio with the acquisition of Camero-Tech Ltd., a world pioneer in Sense-Through-The-Wall (STTW) solutions. Camero will continue to operate under its original name. Amir Beeri, CEO of Camero-Tech welcome the acquisition: “cooperation with the other SK Group companies combined with the groups' proven capabilities, will undoubtedly contribute towards Camero’s continued...