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Indian eye in sky developedNew Delhi (UPI) Feb 16, 2009 Bent on boosting its military intelligence, India is set to develop a new, cutting-edge surveillance satellite. The spy craft, called the Communication Centric Intelligence Satellite is expected to be launched into orbit in 2014, keeping a close watch on hot spots in the troubled neighborhood. CCI-Sat is part of a high-priority plan to develop electronic warfare systems for India's army, navy and air force, G Boopathy, director of the Defense Electronic Research Laboratory, was quoted te ... read more |
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LockMart Awarded Contract For Continued Support Of Aegis Test Facility
Moorestown NJ (SPX) Feb 16, 2010The U.S. Navy awarded Lockheed Martin a $160 million follow-on contract for technical and engineering support of its land-based test facility for the Aegis Ballistic Defense (BMD) Weapon System. Known locally as the "the Cruiser in the Cornfield" for its ship-like exterior appearance, the Navy's Vice Admiral James H. Doyle Combat Systems Engineering Development Site (CSEDS) develops, integ ... more Global Hawk Continues Round-the-Clock Reconnaissance In Haiti
San Diego Ca (SPX) Feb 15, 2010The RQ-4 Global Hawk, Northrop Grumman premier unmanned reconnaissance aircraft system, continues its persistent watch over Haiti. To date, the Global Hawk has flown six missions, approximately 130 hours, and provided more than 3,600 images of Port-au-Prince and areas damaged by the massive earthquake and ensuing aftershocks that rocked the Caribbean nation earlier this year. "Thanks to Gl ... more Russian Forces Form The Core Of The CIS Air Defense System
Moscow,(RIA Novosti) Feb 12, 2010On February 10 fifteen years ago, the leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) met in Almaty, then capital of Kazakhstan (Central Asia), to sign an agreement to create a joint air defense system. In February 2010, they held a jubilee meeting of the Committee on Air Defense at the CIS Council of Defense Ministers. The CIS leaders established the joint air defense system to pr ... more |
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Bangladesh military procurement on targetDhaka, Bangladesh (UPI) Feb 12, 2009 Bangladesh said it is on target to buy military equipment including 80 armored vehicles and two helicopters as part of its 10-year defense transformation plan. Planning Minister retired Air Vice Marshal A.K. Khandker made the announcement to parliament in Dhaka, saying orders will be placed for some equipment in the current fiscal year. The shopping list includes seven tanks and one armored recovery vehicle for the army and maritime patrol craft. The helicopters and 80 armored veh ... read more |
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