Giga-tronics Incorporated announced today that its Microsource subsidiary is part of the Boeing F-15E Radar Modernization Program (RMP) that recently received the designation of AN/APG-82(v)1 from the U.S. Air Force.The addition of the Raytheon-built APG-82 radar will incorporate Active Electronically

The United States has filed a lawsuit against Kaman Dayron Inc., alleging that the Orlando, Fla., defense contractor violated the False Claims Act by knowingly substituting non-conforming parts in fuzes (sophisticated ignition devices incorporating mechanical and/or electronic components) supplied to

After completing a flight development contract for the Indian Air Force (IAF), BAE Systems has delivered the 24th and final UK built Indian Hawk.Following a 3,000 mile journey across Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the aircraft, flown by BAE

Raytheon Company and the U.S. Navy completed the first free-flight demonstration of the Joint Standoff Weapon Extended Range air-to-surface precision guided missile.The JSOW-ER is a powered variant of the combat-proven glide JSOW. It takes the GPS-inertial navigation system reliability of

The U.S. Navy recently selected Lockheed Martin to provide its next-generation of electronic warfare (EW) systems for surface ships, which will significantly improve the Navy's ability to detect threats to the fleet.Under an initial $9.9 million contract award, the company

Exercise Eastern Bridge - the first joint air exercise between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) concluded on Thursday, successfully. The exercise was held from Oct 22-29, at RAFO's Thumrait airbase in Oman.All six IAF

A joint exercise of the Indian and Maldivian troops named EKUVERIN or the 'Lightening strike' concluded today at the Rohideshwar Camp off Belgaum city. The Maldivian Defence Minister Mr. Ameen Faisal who was present to witness the mock drill on

India today announced a quantum jump in the number of Indian Coast Guard personnel to make it a potent force to counter terrorism from the sea. Addressing the 28th Coast Guard Commanders' Conference, the defense minister AK Antony said the

JS Myoko, Japan's third destroyer equipped with Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system, successfully intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile target above the atmosphere during a test event today. The test marked the 20th successful ballistic missile intercept by the

On October 9, 2009, the German missile system house Diehl BGT Defence successfully carried out the new IRIS-T SL (Surface Launched) surface-to-air missile's maiden flight at the OTB Test Range in South Africa with a ballistic firing test. All test

The similarity of weapon platforms has muddled the current market with a great deal of confusion as to what differences may be inherent in certain designs that might provide a better purchase and drive quality results. A new .50 BMG

Raytheon Company was awarded two contracts worth in excess of $100 million by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. to design and develop the David's Sling Weapon System. The DSWS is a joint program between the Missile Defense Agency and the

Far removed is the terrain at Oman that IAF pilots of 'Flaming Arrows' and 'Cobras', the two Jaguar Squadrons, normally fly around their airbase - Gorakhpur, in India. Poor visibility, birds, obstructions and other restrictions usually make flying pretty much

Exercise COPE INDIA 2009 (19-23 October) which was held at Agra a major transport base of HQ Central Air Command of Indian Air Force. The successful completion of the exercise saw the two air forces working together, enhancing and understanding

Raytheon Anschütz has successfully completed the first phase of the Romanian SCOMAR program. SCOMAR, which covers the installation of a surveillance system alongside the Black Sea coast of Romania, has entered its second phase and has been recently upgraded for

Rockwell Collins has been selected to provide a Radar Electronic Support Measures (R-ESM) suite for Germany's F125 Special Forces and Stabilization frigates. Deliveries are scheduled from 2010 to 2013.The agreement calls for Rockwell Collins to provide its CS-3600 R-ESM system,

Elisra, recognized worldwide as a leader in EW self protection solutions, will present its newest array of groundbreaking latest-generation EW self protection systems and suites at the 2009 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition. With 70% Elbit Systems' ownership, Elisra

Exercise 'Cope India-09', a five-day joint air exercise between Indian Air Force (IAF) and United States Air Force (USAF) got underway yesterday at Air Force Station, Agra - a major transport airbase and one of the largest airbase in Southeast

In preparation for its Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E), Northrop Grumman's first E-2D Advanced Hawkeye test aircraft, known as Delta One, has successfully completed its first land-based catapult launch tests - a required phase of testing prior to fleet

The U.S. Army yesterday activated its second Terminal High Altitude Area Defense battery during a ceremony at Fort Bliss, Texas. THAAD is a defensive weapon system developed by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency, a joint service organization within the Department