13 septembre 2023 | International, Naval
The service is also experimenting with drones to increase safety and bolster its capability.
23 juin 2022 | International, C4ISR
A pair of Lockheed Martin tools recommended offensive and defensive firing solutions to joint force commanders at Valiant Shield 2022, and a second system digitally sent the targeting data to shooters on the ground.
19 février 2019 | International, Aérospatial, Naval, Terrestre
By: Jeff Martin ABU DHABI--In a massive announcement, the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces announced more than $1.3 billion in both orders for new equipment and sustainment of existing ones at the 2019 International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi. Some of the highlights include $355 million worth of Patriot interceptors for the UAE Air Force and Air Defense Force, a $39 million award to the Russian Joint Stock Company for EM150 Kornet antitank missiles for the UAE Army, and a $109 million deal with Lockheed Martin to upgrade radars in the UAE Air Force, presumably for the country's F-16 fighter fleet. The deals, announced on the first day of the massive exposition in the UAE's capital city, also included more than $300 million worth of awards to local companies. Highlights included a $2.1 million contract with NIMR automotive for vehicle maintenance and a $15 million deal with Al Fattan Ship Industries to purchase an unnamed amount of vessels for the UAE Navy. In total, 15 of the 33 deals announced, totalling $1.05 billion, were with international companies, while 18, totalling $300 million, were with local countries. The makeup of the announced deals also offers a window into the unique place in the world's militaries that the UAE occupies, operating a mix of America, European, Russian, and Chinese equipment. What's notable is that at past shows like IDEX, many announced deals for the UAE Armed Forces were for new equipment, but this year, a vast majority were for support. That marks a big shift as the UAE appears to be pivoting to supporting existing systems, not just buying new ones continually. https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/idex/2019/02/18/united-arab-emirates-announces-13-billion-in-defense-deals-at-idex
14 avril 2021 | International, Aérospatial
Innovators, The USAF is in the process of inviting selected prototypes from the first challenge! Don't miss the next opportunity to potentially be selected as a viable future concept for integration into B-21 Training Systems. Deadline is TOMORROW Wednesday 14 April 2021 at 7:00PM EST. Submit your innovations in Vulcan . U.S. Air Force B-21 Training Systems Futures Challenge Deadline: WEDNESDAY 14 April 2021 The U.S. Air Force opportunity expiring TOMORROW is for transformative and future capabilities that can significantly enhance and/or accelerate cost savings, flight time optimization, and human performance within USAF training cycles. U.S. Air Force end users and program personnel will select compelling concepts for virtual demonstration and potential integration into future technology roadmaps. IT TAKES A NETWORK!