Israels EO Company Controp to be Acquired by Rafael and Aeronautics
Two of Israel's defense industries - Rafael Advanced Defense Systems and Aeronautics will acquire the ownership in Controp Precision Technologies for an estimated amount of about $90 million. Aeronautics already owns 18 percent of Controp's stocks and following the current transaction will obtain 50% of its shares. Rafael will acquire the remaining 50% from the founders. Controp became one of...
Self Protection for Small Boats
Fighting modern warfare doesn’t mean you face the most sophisticated weapons or strongest enemies. In fact, combat in asymmetric warfare means facing an illusive enemy that, sometime can be equipped with superior weapons, challenging even the strongest armor and most sophisticated platforms. This article addresses countermeasures to a different type of threat - guided missiles fired from the coast,...
RAF Testing Threat Awareness and Pilot Safety Enhancements for the Typhoon
The latest enhancements for the Eurofighter Typhoon combat jet have been successfully tested by UK Royal Air Force (RAF). The P2Ea package incorporates software and avionics improvements such as upgrades to the radar, defensive aids systems and targeting pods.
GMLRS, HIMARS to Get New Rocket Pods
Lockheed Martin is working on a new, modular pod for Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) rockets, enabling loading of individual rocket tubes as they are expended, whereas the original GMLRS pods are discarded after use. The new pods will replace the depleting inventory of M26 rocket pods that were designed for salvo firing, and support the increased production...
TenCate Lowers 2012 Expectations Following a Drop in US Defense Sales
TenCate has adjusted its financial outlook for 2012; based on the current half year results, the expected profit will be below 2011 level. Revenues Advanced Armour and the Defender M product flame resistant fabrics product lines have thus far decreased approximately US$ 60 million.
Turreted Ajax Unveiled at DSEI
London, U.K. – General Dynamics UK has today unveiled the turreted AJAX prototype platform (formerly known as SCOUT SV) at DSEI 2015. The company displayed the troop carrier variant of the family last year. The flagship variant of the AJAX programme, the turreted variant is the second prototype to be unveiled by General Dynamics UK, and the first to feature...
Sentinel MK1 Airborne Stand-Off Radar System (ASTOR)
The Sentinel R Mk1 Airborne Stand-Off Radar System (ASTOR) was first shown at the 2006 Farnborough Airshow, just prior to the delivery of the first aircraft. Five aircraft are to be operated by RAF V squadron, providing all-weather, day/night surveillance and target acquisition capability, supporting national, theatre and tactical headquarters with near real-time surveillance and reconnaissance imagery. The £800...
Plasan Debut the Stinger Optionally Manned Light Combat Vehicle at IDEX 2021
Plasan's Stinger light combat vehicle is a 6.8-ton vehicle based on a standard HMMWV chassis, configured with a highly protected capsule meeting STANAG 4560 Vol1 Level 4, a protection level rarely accommodated by vehicles at this weight class. The 4x4 vehicle is designed for extreme maneuverability off-road and on the road, including narrow streets in urban areas.
Marine Corps tests the UHAC – a new logistics amphibian
The US Navy and Marine Corps have tested an Ultra Heavy-lift Amphibious Connector (UHAC) prototype of a heavy amphibious lift vehicle that will be able to carry three times as the current Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC), moving into areas the LCAC cannot go
Japan and US Agree To US Marine Realignment In Pacific
After sixteen long years of debate and aggravating delays, the United States and Japan have reached an agreement to reduce the presence of US Marines on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa. Okinawa, some 400 miles south of the Japanese main islands has been a key strategic forward base for the United States in the Pacific since it was...
IAI to Supply Heliborne Weapon Systems Based on LAHAT Missiles
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) was recently awarded a 'substantial contract' for the delivery of a ‘large number’ of LAser Homing ATtack (LAHAT) missile systems, to be used as a primary weapon system combat helicopters, the company announced yesterday. The land based variant of the missile has already been selected to equip the Indian Arjun MKII in its gun-fired configuration. The...
Operational F-22 Raptor Drops GBU-39 Small Diameter Bombs for First Time
US Air Force F-22 Raptors performed the first operational deployment of GBU-39 air/ground weapon dropping Small Diameter Bombs (SDB) during exercise Combat Hammer.
Dual-Occupant Husky Debut at Eurosatory 2012
NIITEK, Inc., a subsidiary of the Chemring Group PLC has teamed with Critical Solutions International (CSI) to display a dual-occupant Husky 2G Mounted Detection System (HMDS) at Eurosatory 2012. The two-man derivative of the legacy MK III Husky offers increased protection and survivability over the previous MkIII. The additional operator can manage more sensors, or operate remote weapons stations, radios etc, while the driver...
DOD FY2012 Budget Passes Appropriations Defense Subcommittee
The House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee (HAC-D) marked up the FY2012 Department of Defense (DoD) Appropriations bill today, providing $530 billion for DoD (excluding Military Construction), almost $9 billion below the president’s request but $17 billion over last year’s level. In addition, the bill contains $119 billion in emergency spending for Defense activities related to the Global War on Terror –...
