Defence Industry

Nexter Group - Satisfactory 2007 profits

Nexter Systems (Giat Industries subsidiary) held a Board Meeting on Tuesday, 26th February and closed the Nexter Group consolidated accounts for the 2007 financial year.

Defence Industry

Mini MineWolf Successfully Tested by the German Army Against AP and AT mines

The German Army’s Technical Center for Weapons and Ammunition based in Meppen, Germany has published their final results of trials with the 8.1 metric ton remote-controlled “Mini MineWolf” against simulated AP and live AT mines with explosive yield up to 13.5 kg TNT.

Defence Industry

Force Protection Announces New Foreign Orders for Cougar Mastiff

Ladson, SC – Force Protection, Inc. today announced that it has received an order for an additional 174 Cougar Mastiff vehicles, vehicle spare parts, and field support for the UK Ministry of Defense.

Defence Industry

DRS Technologies and Force Protection Team to Compete for Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Program

PARSIPPANY, N.J. & LADSON, S.C. -- DRS Sustainment Systems Inc., a business unit of DRS Technologies, Inc., and Force Protection, Inc. announced today they will team to compete for the U.S. Department of Defense’s Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Program.

Defence Industry

BAE Systems and Navistar Unveil Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Prototype

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- BAE Systems and teammate Navistar International Corporation today unveiled a fully-operational system the team will use for the competitive Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) program. JLTV is the U.S. multi-service initiative for fielding a family of future light tactical vehicles.

Defence Industry

Elbit Systems Unveils New Family of Thermal Weapon Sights for Infantry

Haifa, Israel. -- Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop Ltd. (Elop), a world leader in Thermal Imaging, is introducing LILY, a new family of lightweight Thermal Imaging Weapon Sights (TWS) designed for use by individual infantry soldiers; and POPEYE, a low cost lightweight head/helmet mounted thermal imaging monocular.

Defence Industry

The Year 2007 Saw a Rise in Production Output of JSC Degtyarev Plant

According to ITAR-TASS, the total value of the products sold by JSC Degtyarev Plant rose in 2007 by 17%, reaching RUR5.5 billion.

Defence Industry

Rheinmetall intends to take a stake in South Africa’s Denel Munitions

Germany’s Rheinmetall Group signed an agreement with Denel (Pty) Ltd, indicating its intention to take a majority equity stake in Denel Munitions.

Defence Industry

The Brazilian Marines ordered further 5 MOWAG PIRANHA IIIC 8x8 Vehicles

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) announces that on December 17, 2007 the Brazilian Navy and MOWAG GmbH signed a contract for a further batch of 5 PIRANHA IIIC 8x8 in amphibious version.

Defence Industry

Thales and Boeing Sign FRES Contract with UK Ministry of Defence

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 06, 2008 -- The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) today announced the award of a contract to Thales UK in partnership with The Boeing Company for the System-of-Systems Integrator (SOSI) role on the Future Rapid Effect System (FRES) program.

Defence Industry

Delivery of the 100th upgraded AMX10RC to the French Army

On 29th January 2008, Nexter Systems delivered the 100th upgraded AMX10RC armoured vehicle to the French Army.

Defence Industry

Ceradyne, Inc. Receives Order for Lightweight HEMTT Prototype Armor Kit

COSTA MESA -- Ceradyne, Inc. announced it has received an initial order for its B-Kit prototype armor kit from Oshkosh Truck Corporation for a lightweight HEMTT A3 crew cab armor applique program.

Defence Industry

Harris Corporation to Provide American Forces Network With a Broadcast Communications System to Reach One Million Troops

CINCINNATI -- Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a contract from broadcast systems integrator Snader and Associates to provide a comprehensive broadcast communications system for the American Forces Network.

Defence Industry

GD Receives $44 M for Mine-Protected Vehicle Spare Equipment

Sterling Heights, Mich. -- Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has received $44 million in two work orders from Force Protection Inc. for contractor logistics and spare parts for the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle program.

Defence Industry

AxleTech International Renews Long Term Remanufacturing Agreement with Oshkosh Truck for Planetary Axles on HET / PLS Vehicles

AxleTech International, a specialist in high-speed planetary axles for the defense, off-highway, and specialty truck markets, has signed an exclusive long term agreement with Oshkosh Truck Corporation.