February 23, 2021 | International, Land
Why a UAE company transformed a 4x4 Ajban into an autonomous vehicle
Nimr unveiled Feb. 21 that it is working with Adasi on a 4x4 armored vehicle that can be transformed into an unmanned vehicle.
June 12, 2018 | International, Aerospace
Eurosatory 2018 : Le Qatar équipera bien ses Rafale de nacelles Sniper
Lockheed Martin a profité de l'ouverture du salon Eurosatory 2018 à Villepinte pour confirmer que la Force aérienne de l'Émir du Qatar (QEAF) avait choisi sa nacelle Sniper pour équiper ses futurs Rafale.
Le pod de désignation Sniper de Lockheed Martin embarque ainsi officiellement sur une dixième plateforme, après les F-2, F-15, F-16, F-18, A-10, B-1, B-52, Harrier et Typhoon.
Les premières livraisons destinées au Qatar sont attendues l'année prochaine. Lockheed Martin a précisé que le contrat comprenait la livraison des nacelles, les pièces de rechange ainsi qu'un support de déploiement.
Lockheed Martin a par ailleurs annoncé que les travaux d'intégration de la nacelle Sniper sous l'avion de combat de Dassault Aviation étaient déjà en cours, des vols d'essais étant actuellement réalisés.
Le Qatar a commandé 36 Rafale à Dassault Aviation (30 monoplaces et 6 biplaces).
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July 10, 2020 | International, Naval
Saab Receives Order for Torpedo 62 Life Extension
uly 9, 2020 - Saab has received a first order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the life extension of the heavyweight torpedo system. The order value is approximately 485 MSEK and deliveries will take place during 2020-2024. The order is part of a life extension programme for the heavyweight torpedo and mainly comprises a review of the system, modifications and enhancements. The order also includes preparations for upcoming stages of the life extension programme. “We are proud to continue to support and strengthen the capability of the Swedish navy. This order ensures future development of the heavyweight torpedo, with the possibility for the Torpedo 62 to remain in operation with the Swedish Navy until the mid-2040,” says Görgen Johansson, head of Saab's business area Dynamics. Torpedo 62 is a heavyweight torpedo system for surface and underwater targets. Torpedo 62 is equipped with an advanced propulsion system with high capacity and long endurance, combined with an advanced target seeker, developed for the Swedish Navy's operational area. For further information, please contact: Saab Press Centre, +46 (0)734 180 018, presscentre@saabgroup.com www.saabgroup.com Twitter: @Saab Saab serves the global market with world-leading products, services and solutions within military defence and civil security. Saab has operations and employees on all continents around the world. Through innovative, collaborative and pragmatic thinking, Saab develops, adopts and improves new technology to meet customers' changing needs. View source version on Saab: https://saabgroup.com/media/news-press/news/2020-07/saab-receives-order-for-torpedo-62-life-extension/
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November 10, 2024 | International, Naval
NATO allies ready sea drones for the task of repelling enemy warships
A key exercise next year will focus on the feasibility of using unmanned vessels to enforce a security perimeter at sea.