IDE’s (INTRACOM Defense Electronics) latest product technology was put to test by the Estonian Defence Forces (EDF) during the “15th Spring Storm” exercise. IDE’s pioneering tactical mobile Hybrid Power Station was tested during the exercise, primarily focusing in its performance for significantly reduced fuel consumption and maintenance requirements and also for its unique operational capability… Continue reading IDE’S HYBRID TACTICAL MOBILE GENERATOR IN “SPRING STORM” 2017
Category: Defence Industry
ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES SUCCESSFULLY TEST-FIRES LONG RANGE LORA MISSILE (VIDEO)
Sourced : Defence Blog Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successfully completed a firing trail with LORA (Long-Range Artillery weapon system) as the conclusive stage of several deals that involve the system. The experiment consisted of launching a long-range LORA missile to a pre-planned target. LORA is an artillery weapon system which consists of a long-range… Continue reading ISRAEL AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES SUCCESSFULLY TEST-FIRES LONG RANGE LORA MISSILE (VIDEO)
RUSSIA LAUNCES PRODUCTION OF UPGRADED TU-160 STRATEGIC BOMBER
Sourced : Sputnik Russia is resuming the production of the famous Tu-160 strategic bomber in a modernized version – the Tu-160M2, with the first engines and other structural elements already being built, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said during a teleconference in Moscow. “A great deal of preparatory work has been done and unique technological methods… Continue reading RUSSIA LAUNCES PRODUCTION OF UPGRADED TU-160 STRATEGIC BOMBER
PUTIN : RUSSIA READY TO SELL S-400 MISSILE DEFENCE SYSTEMS TO TURKEY
Sourced : Sabah Daily Russia is ready to supply Turkey with S-400 air defense systems, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday. Speaking to journalists at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Putin said that the issue was discussed earlier with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. “We discussed the possibility of selling S-400s. We… Continue reading PUTIN : RUSSIA READY TO SELL S-400 MISSILE DEFENCE SYSTEMS TO TURKEY
SAUDI ARABIA SET FOR $6 BILLION DEAL TO PURCHASE 4 FRIGATES BASED ON FREEDOM-CLASS LCS
Sourced : USNI News By: Sam LaGrone Saudi Arabia is set to pull the trigger on a $6-billion deal to purchase four Lockheed Martin-built frigates based on the company’s Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ship, as part of a major Foreign Military Sales case, USNI News has learned. The deal – part of the overall $110-billion FMS… Continue reading SAUDI ARABIA SET FOR $6 BILLION DEAL TO PURCHASE 4 FRIGATES BASED ON FREEDOM-CLASS LCS
8th SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE AWARD TO INTRACOM DEFENSE ELECTRONICS BY RAYTHEON
INTRACOM Defense Electronics (IDE), the leading Greek electronics and communications systems manufacturer in the defense and security area, honored with a significant performance award from Raytheon at the company’s annual awards conference on May 2, 2017 in Boston, MA, USA. IDE was honored, for the 8th time, by Raytheon for its exceptional performance and quality… Continue reading 8th SUPPLIER EXCELLENCE AWARD TO INTRACOM DEFENSE ELECTRONICS BY RAYTHEON
STM & TKMS SIGNED LOI ON TYPE 214 SUBMARINES FOR INDONESIAN NAVY
Sourced : Navy Recognition During IDEF 2017, the international defense exhibition held in Istanbul, Turkish company STM signed a LOI (letter of intent) with German Shipbuilding group ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS). Talking to Navy Recognition, an STM representative explained that the LOI calls for cooperation between the two companies on a potential contract to built… Continue reading STM & TKMS SIGNED LOI ON TYPE 214 SUBMARINES FOR INDONESIAN NAVY
PAKISTAN AGREED TO BUY FOUR TURKISH ADA CLASS CORVETTES
Sourced : Shephard By Tim Fish An agreement was signed at IDEF on 10 May between Turkish shipbuilder STM and Pakistan’s Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works (KSEW), which would be the company that would build some of the MiLGEM vessels. A spokesperson from STM said that the deal is about 90% complete and SSM announced… Continue reading PAKISTAN AGREED TO BUY FOUR TURKISH ADA CLASS CORVETTES
USS GERALD R. FORD (CVN-78) TO BEGIN ACCEPTANCE TRIALS THIS MONTH
Sourced : USNI News By: Megan Eckstein The first-in-class aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) will head to sea by the end of the month for its last set of trials before the Navy accepts delivery of the ship and commissions it into the fleet, the acting Navy secretary said today. Sean Stackley told reporters… Continue reading USS GERALD R. FORD (CVN-78) TO BEGIN ACCEPTANCE TRIALS THIS MONTH
RUSSIA TO ARM T-50 5TH GENERATION FIGHTER JET WITH Kh-35UE ANTI-SHIP CRUISE MISSILE
Sourced : The Diplomat By Franz-Stefan Gady Russia’s fifth-generation T-50 (PAK FA) multi-role fighter jet will be armed with an extended range Kh-35UE tactical cruise missile, according to Russian media reports citing the missile’s developer, Russian defense contractor Tactical Missile’s Corporation JSC. Russian defense experts speaking to Izvestia newspaper claim that the potential new armament… Continue reading RUSSIA TO ARM T-50 5TH GENERATION FIGHTER JET WITH Kh-35UE ANTI-SHIP CRUISE MISSILE