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Protecting against the threat of explosion
Countering and protecting against the effects of explosions has utility beyond the defence and security spheres with technological advances finding civilian applications, as defence features writer Mark Lane discovers talking to Steve Holland of SJH Projects. SJH Projects is a company which operates at the interface of defence and commercial technology in the field of […]
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New anti-ship missile’s surface ship launch capability showcased
Lockheed Martin has successfully carried out the first-ever launch of the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) surface-launch variant from a topside canister. LRASM is a precision-guided anti-ship missile that builds on the successful JASSM-ER air launch weapons and is designed to meet the demands of U.S. Navy and Air Force warfighters in a robust contested […]
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Leonardo officially opens new airborne systems facility in Italy
Leonardo has officially opened a new airborne systems facility in L’Aquila, Italy. The new facility will be home to the company’s advanced technology including Mode-5 identification friend/foe (IFF) systems and airborne communications equipment. L’Aquila, the capital of Italy’s Abruzzo region, is home to a number of Defence related operations including Thales Alenia Space, which opened […]
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CAE announces raft of contracts worth C$175 million
CAE, the Canada-headquartered global leader in training for the civil aviation, defence and security markets has announced it has been awarded defence contracts on a range of platforms valued at more than C$175 million to provide simulation products, training services and in-service support for global military customers. The contracts, awarded during CAE’s fiscal year 2018 […]
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