Saturday, October 6, 2012

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S. DoD Awarded Contract To Chrysler Group International L.L.C., Relating To Wrangler TJL Jeep Kits For Egyptian Military

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S. DoD Awarded Contract To Chrysler Group International L.L.C., Relating To Wrangler TJL Jeep Kits For Egyptian Military

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 5, 2012:  Chrysler Group International L.L.C., Auburn Hills, Mich., was awarded a $10,455,090 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure Wrangler TJL Jeep kits, diesel engines, transmissions, cases and spares in support of Foreign Military Sales.  

Work will be performed in Egypt, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 28, 2013. 

The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-11-C-0123). 

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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S. DoD Awarded Contract To Chrysler Group International L.L.C., Relating To Wrangler TJL Jeep Kits For Egyptian Military


DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S. DoD Awarded Contract To Chrysler Group International L.L.C., Relating To Wrangler TJL Jeep Kits For Egyptian Military

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 5, 2012:  Chrysler Group International L.L.C., Auburn Hills, Mich., was awarded a $10,455,090 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure Wrangler TJL Jeep kits, diesel engines, transmissions, cases and spares in support of Foreign Military Sales.  

Work will be performed in Egypt, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 28, 2013. 

The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-11-C-0123). 

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DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated October 5, 2012

DTN News: U.S. Department of Defense Contracts Dated October 5, 2012

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 5, 2012: U.S. Department of Defense, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) Contracts issued  October 5, 2012   are undermentioned;

CONTRACTS
ARMY

            Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., was awarded a $59,034,271 cost-plus-incentive-fee contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to support the Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor.  Work will be performed in Andover, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 28, 2013.  One bid was solicited, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, Huntsville, Ala., is the contracting activity (DASG60-98-C-0001). 

            Bay West Inc., St. Paul, Minn., (W912DW-11-D-1025); CKY Inc., San Pedro, Calif., (W912DW-11-D-1026); Engineering/Remediation Resources Group Inc., Martinez, Calif., (W912DW-11-D-1027); Kemron Environmental Services Inc., Vienna, Va., (W912DW-11-D-1028); MCS Environmental Inc., Missoula, Mont., (W912DW-11-D-1029); PNW Joint Venture, Anaheim, Calif., (W912DW-11-D-1030); and Sealaska Environmental Services L.L.C., Bellevue, Wash., (W912DW-11-D-1031); were awarded a $25,000,000 firm-fixed-price contract between seven contractors.  The award will provide for the environmental remediation services.  Work location will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 29, 2016.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with 18 bids received.  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle, Wash., is the contracting activity.

            Chrysler Group International L.L.C., Auburn Hills, Mich., was awarded a $10,455,090 firm-fixed-price contract.  The award will provide for the modification of an existing contract to procure Wrangler TJL Jeep kits, diesel engines, transmissions, cases and spares in support of Foreign Military Sales.  Work will be performed in Egypt, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 28, 2013.  The bid was solicited through the Internet, with one bid received.  The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Warren, Mich., is the contracting activity (W56HZV-11-C-0123).

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DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Boeing To Provide Performance-Based Logistics For CH-47 Chinook Helicopters


DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Boeing To Provide Performance-Based Logistics For CH-47 Chinook Helicopters

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 5, 2012: The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a five-year Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) contract for CH-47 Chinook support, an arrangement that reduces customer costs while allowing Boeing to invest in improving products and processes. 

The $185 million contract covers management of the production, overhaul and distribution of the Army's supply of Chinook helicopter rotor blades.

"PBLs are outcome-focused sustainment contracts that guarantee enhanced performance and improved costs," said Peri Widener, Rotorcraft Support vice president for Boeing. "We work with our customer to reduce costs through longer-term agreements, purchasing only the parts needed and investing in techniques that extend the life of key components."

Under a PBL contract, the customer pays for a support package with an agreed-to level of readiness, unlike traditional contracts based on payment for specific parts and services.

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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

DTN News - MALAYSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Deputy Chief of RMAF Gives A400M Thumbs Up


DTN News - MALAYSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Deputy Chief of RMAF Gives A400M Thumbs Up

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 3, 2012: The Malaysian Government has ordered four of the A400M. It is expected to take delivery of its first A400M in 2015. A total of 174 aircraft have so far been ordered by Belgium France, Germany, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Spain, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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DTN News - MALAYSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Deputy Chief of RMAF Gives A400M Thumbs Up

DTN News - MALAYSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Deputy Chief of RMAF Gives A400M Thumbs Up

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 3, 2012: Deputy Chief of Royal Malaysian Air Force, Lieutenant General Datuk Roslan Saad, gives the A400M the thumbs up.  With him is Ed Strongman, Airbus Military Chief Test Pilot.

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DTN News - POLAND DEFENSE NEWS: Poland Ups Military Helicopter Contest To 70 Aircraft

DTN News - POLAND DEFENSE NEWS: Poland Ups Military Helicopter Contest To 70 Aircraft

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 3, 2012: NATO-member Poland is in the market for 70 new military helicopters, more than double the number it first sought in March, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday. 

"We're determined to speed up and expand our helicopter plans with the immediate decision to buy 70 helicopters for the Polish army," the PAP news agency quoted Tusk as saying.
Delivery of the first choppers is expected by 2014, he said, describing the cost of the project as "gigantic", but declining to name a figure.

In March, Warsaw announced a tender to buy 26 multipurpose helicopters for its army worth an estimated 1.5-3.0 billion zlotys (360-720 million euros, $480-960 million).
The move is seen as a significant step in the Polish army's drive to replace 250 Soviet-era helicopters in the years to come.

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DTN News - FRENCH DEFENSE NEWS: First Rafale With Active Antenna Radar Join French Air Force

DTN News - FRENCH DEFENSE NEWS: First Rafale With Active Antenna Radar Join French Air Force 

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 3, 2012: The Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine delta-wing fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation. Dassault described the Rafale as being an omnirole fighter with semi-stealth capabilities. The Rafale is a multirole combat aircraft; capable of simultaneously undertaking air supremacy, interdiction, reconnaissance, and the airborne nuclear deterrent missions.

In the late 1970s, the French Air Force and Navy were seeking to replace and consolidate their current fleets of aircraft. In order to reduce development costs and boost prospective sales, France entered into an arrangement with four other European nations to produce an agile aerial fighter, but subsequent disagreements over workshare and differing requirements led to France pursuing their own development program. Dassault built a technology demonstrator which first flew in July 1986, however post-Cold War budget cuts and changes in priorities contributed to significant delays.

Introduced in 2000, the Rafale is being produced for both the French Air Force and for carrier-based operations in the French Navy. It has also been marketed for export to several countries, including selection by the Indian Air Force. The Rafale has been used in combat over Afghanistan and Libya; features such as the SPECTRA integrated defensive aids system have been crucial advantages in these theatres. Several upgrades to the radar, engines, and avionics of the Rafale are planned to be introduced in the near-future.

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DTN News - FRENCH DEFENSE NEWS: First Rafale With Active Antenna Radar Join French Air Force

DTN News - FRENCH DEFENSE NEWS: First Rafale With Active Antenna Radar Join French Air Force 

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 3, 2012: The Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine delta-wing fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation. Dassault described the Rafale as being an omnirole fighter with semi-stealth capabilities. The Rafale is a multirole combat aircraft; capable of simultaneously undertaking air supremacy, interdiction, reconnaissance, and the airborne nuclear deterrent missions.

In the late 1970s, the French Air Force and Navy were seeking to replace and consolidate their current fleets of aircraft. In order to reduce development costs and boost prospective sales, France entered into an arrangement with four other European nations to produce an agile aerial fighter, but subsequent disagreements over workshare and differing requirements led to France pursuing their own development program. Dassault built a technology demonstrator which first flew in July 1986, however post-Cold War budget cuts and changes in priorities contributed to significant delays.

Introduced in 2000, the Rafale is being produced for both the French Air Force and for carrier-based operations in the French Navy. It has also been marketed for export to several countries, including selection by the Indian Air Force. The Rafale has been used in combat over Afghanistan and Libya; features such as the SPECTRA integrated defensive aids system have been crucial advantages in these theatres. Several upgrades to the radar, engines, and avionics of the Rafale are planned to be introduced in the near-future.

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DTN News - FRENCH DEFENSE NEWS: First Rafale With Active Antenna Radar Join French Air Force

DTN News - FRENCH DEFENSE NEWS: First Rafale With Active Antenna Radar Join French Air Force 

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 3, 2012: The Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine delta-wing fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation. Dassault described the Rafale as being an omnirole fighter with semi-stealth capabilities. The Rafale is a multirole combat aircraft; capable of simultaneously undertaking air supremacy, 
interdiction, reconnaissance, and the airborne nuclear deterrent missions.

In the late 1970s, the French Air Force and Navy were seeking to replace and consolidate their current fleets of aircraft. In order to reduce development costs and boost prospective sales, France entered into an arrangement with four other European nations to produce an agile aerial fighter, but subsequent disagreements over workshare and differing requirements led to France pursuing their own development program. Dassault built a technology demonstrator which first flew in July 1986, however post-Cold War budget cuts and changes in priorities contributed to significant delays.

Introduced in 2000, the Rafale is being produced for both the French Air Force and for carrier-based operations in the French Navy. It has also been marketed for export to several countries, including selection by the Indian Air Force. The Rafale has been used in combat over Afghanistan and Libya; features such as the SPECTRA integrated defensive aids system have been crucial advantages in these theatres. Several upgrades to the radar, engines, and avionics of the Rafale are planned to be introduced in the near-future.

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DTN News - FRENCH DEFENSE NEWS: First Rafale With Active Antenna Radar Join French Air Force

DTN News - FRENCH DEFENSE NEWS: First Rafale With Active Antenna Radar Join French Air Force 

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 3, 2012: The Dassault Rafale is a French twin-engine delta-wing fighter aircraft designed and built by Dassault Aviation. Dassault described the Rafale as being an omnirole fighter with semi-stealth capabilities. The Rafale is a multirole combat aircraft; capable of simultaneously undertaking air supremacy, interdiction, reconnaissance, and the airborne nuclear deterrent missions.

In the late 1970s, the French Air Force and Navy were seeking to replace and consolidate their current fleets of aircraft. In order to reduce development costs and boost prospective sales, France entered into an arrangement with four other European nations to produce an agile aerial fighter, but subsequent disagreements over workshare and differing requirements led to France pursuing their own development program. Dassault built a technology demonstrator which first flew in July 1986, however post-Cold War budget cuts and changes in priorities contributed to significant delays.

Introduced in 2000, the Rafale is being produced for both the French Air Force and for carrier-based operations in the French Navy. It has also been marketed for export to several countries, including selection by the Indian Air Force. The Rafale has been used in combat over Afghanistan and Libya; features such as the SPECTRA integrated defensive aids system have been crucial advantages in these theatres. Several upgrades to the radar, engines, and avionics of the Rafale are planned to be introduced in the near-future.

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DTN News - FRENCH DEFENSE NEWS: First Rafale With Active Antenna Radar Join French Air Force

DTN News - FRENCH DEFENSE NEWS: First Rafale With Active Antenna Radar Join French Air Force 

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 3, 2012: The Rafale is the first European combat aircraft in service benefit from technology AESA ( Active Electronically Scanned Array ) has been the subject of studies and demonstrations earlier and reflects the culmination of over 10 years R & D efforts on active antennas. It significantly improves its detection range. Registered C137, and for the Air Force, he will join in the coming days airbase Mont-de-Marsan.

The development of AESA radar RBE2 was decided in the context of a program to improve sensor Rafale, which also includes a missile launch detector and an improved front sector optronics new generation, two systems also equipping the Rafale C137.

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Tuesday, October 2, 2012

DTN News - SPECIAL REPORT: Six Crew Arrested After Hong Kong Ferry Collision Kills 37

DTN News - SPECIAL REPORT: Six Crew Arrested After Hong Kong Ferry Collision Kills 37

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 2, 2012: Officials check on a half submerged boat after it collided Monday night near Lamma Island, off the southwestern coast of Hong Kong Island Tuesday Oct. 2, 2012. 

The boat packed with revelers on a long holiday weekend collided with a ferry and sank off Hong Kong, killing at least 36 people and injuring dozens, authorities said. 
(AP Photo/Vincent Yu) 

DTN News - SPECIAL REPORT: Six Crew Arrested After Hong Kong Ferry Collision Kills 37

DTN News - SPECIAL REPORT: Six Crew Arrested After Hong Kong Ferry Collision Kills 37

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 2, 2012: Police officers guard on a partially submerged boat after it collided with a ferry Monday night near Lamma Island, off the southwestern coast of Hong Kong Island Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012. 

The boat packed with revelers on a long holiday weekend collided with a ferry and sank off Hong Kong, killing at least 36 people and injuring dozens, authorities said. 
(AP Photo/Vincent Yu) 

DTN News - SPECIAL REPORT: Six Crew Arrested After Hong Kong Ferry Collision Kills 37

DTN News - SPECIAL REPORT: Six Crew Arrested After Hong Kong Ferry Collision Kills 37

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 2, 2012: Rescuers approach a partially-submerged boat after two vessels collided in Hong Kong October 1, 2012. 

A major rescue is underway in the waters near Yung Shue Wan on Hong Kong's Lamma island following a collision involving two vessels in the evening, government radio reported on Monday. 

Police say there were about 100 people onboard both vessels, with many of them in the water. 
REUTERS/Tyrone Siu 

DTN News - SOUTH KOREA DEFENSE NEWS: South Korean Special Forces Demonstrate Martial Arts In Gyeryong, South of Seoul

DTN News - SOUTH KOREA DEFENSE NEWS: South Korean Special Forces Demonstrate Martial Arts In Gyeryong, South of Seoul

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 2, 2012: South Korean special army soldiers demonstrate their martial arts skills during the 64th anniversary of Armed Forces Day at the Gyeryong military headquarters in Gyeryong, south of Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012. South Korea celebrated its 64th Armed Forces Day on Oct. 1. 

(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) 

Monday, October 1, 2012

DTN News - JAPAN / CHINA NEWS: Geopolitics, Resources Put Maritime Disputes Back On Map

DTN News - JAPAN / CHINA NEWS: Geopolitics, Resources Put Maritime Disputes Back On Map

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - October 1, 2012:  Small and occupied largely by seabirds, goats and a unique indigenous species of mole, the islands named Senaku by Japan and Diaoyu by China have long been largely ignored. 

But as rising powers face off against each other in a battle not just for influence but also vital resources, such disputed islets, reefs, and areas of seabed are swiftly growing in importance; and not just in Asia.

From the melting and resource-rich Arctic to the eastern Mediterranean, the South Atlantic to the East China Sea, legal wrangling, diplomatic posturing and military saber rattling are all on the rise.

The current row between Beijing and Tokyo over five islets and three rocks seems one of the riskiest so far, putting two of Asia's most powerful states at loggerheads - although most experts believe talk of outright war is overstated for now.

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Sunday, September 30, 2012

DTN News: Al-Qaeda Top Stories / Headlines News Dated September 29, 2012

DTN News: Al-Qaeda Top Stories / Headlines News  Dated September 29, 2012

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 29, 2012: Comprehensive daily news related to Al-Qaeda Top Stories / Headlines News  for the world of TODAY.

*Comprehensive daily news related on Al-Qaeda Top Stories / Headlines News  for the world of TODAY

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DTN News: Al-Qaeda Top Stories / Headlines News Dated September 29, 2012

DTN News: Al-Qaeda Top Stories / Headlines News  Dated September 29, 2012

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 29, 2012: Comprehensive daily news related to Al-Qaeda Top Stories / Headlines News  for the world of TODAY.

*Comprehensive daily news related on Al-Qaeda Top Stories / Headlines News  for the world of TODAY

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DTN News: China Top Stories / Headlines News Dated September 29, 2012

DTN News: China Top Stories / Headlines News Dated September 29, 2012

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 29, 2012: Comprehensive daily news related to China Breaking - Headlines News for the world of TODAY.

*Comprehensive daily news related to China - Breaking Headlines News for the world of TODAY

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Wednesday, September 26, 2012

DTN News - IRAN SPECIAL REPORT: Ludicrous To Attack Iran And Devastate Global Economy

DTN News - IRAN SPECIAL REPORT: Ludicrous To Attack Iran And Devastate Global Economy

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 26, 2012: Should  USA or Israel proceed with its venture to attack Iran on pretext of nuclear factor, the war will eventually spread around the globe with countries taking sides.

The energy lanes of crude oil disrupted or stopped creating a shortage of products, rise of inflation and havoc in the world economy and not sparing a single country resulting in high unemployment in most developed countries and globally reflecting civic unrest. 

The above scenario could be feasible, but not factual as no country in the world would be ludicrous to act against Iran and devastate global economy. U.S. would get sucked into war if Israel strikes Iran.

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DTN News - ARTILLERY CALL: Marines During Enhanced Mojave Viper Exercise In California

DTN News - ARTILLERY CALL:  Marines During Enhanced Mojave Viper Exercise In California

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 26, 2012:  Marine Corps Pfc. Devlin Linhardt, left, and Cpl. Justin Abbott prepare for an artillery call for fire during Enhanced Mojave Viper on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Sept. 22, 2012.
 U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Anthony Ortiz

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S. Troops Provide Security, Attend Meeting in Farah City Afghanistan


DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: U.S. Troops Provide Security, Attend Meeting in Farah City Afghanistan

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 25, 2012: U.S. Army Sgt. Robert Somerville, right, provided security during a patrol in Farah City in Afghanistan's Farah province, Sept. 22, 2012. Somerville is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Benjamin Addison

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DTN News - EMMY AWARDS: Lucy Liu At The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards

DTN News -  EMMY AWARDS: Lucy Liu At The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards 

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 24, 2012: Actress Lucy Liu arrives at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 23, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

DTN News - EMMY AWARDS: Heidi Klum At The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards

DTN News -  EMMY AWARDS: Heidi Klum At The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards 

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 24, 2012: Model Heidi Klum, host of the reality competition series "Project Runway," arrives at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 23, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

Monday, September 24, 2012

DTN News - EMMY AWARDS: Michelle Dockery At The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards

DTN News -  EMMY AWARDS: Michelle Dockery At The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards 

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 24, 2012: British actress Michelle Dockery of the drama series "Downtown Abbey" arrives at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles September 23, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni

DTN News - EMMY AWARDS: Jessica Lange At The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards

DTN News -  EMMY AWARDS: Jessica Lange At The 64th Primetime Emmy Awards 

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 24, 2012: Jessica Lange poses with her award for outstanding supporting actress in a miniseries or movie for her role in "American Horror Story" backstage at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, September 23, 2012. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni 

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Oshkosh Defense Unveils New Light Vehicle For Unconventional, Recon Missions At Modern Day Marine 2012

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Oshkosh Defense Unveils New Light Vehicle For Unconventional, Recon Missions At Modern Day Marine 2012

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 24, 2012: Expanding its portfolio of light military vehicles, Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), is unveiling its new Special Purpose All-Terrain Vehicle (S-ATV) designed for unconventional and reconnaissance missions at Modern Day Marine 2012, Sept. 25-27 in Quantico, Va. Oshkosh will also have its Light Combat Tactical All-Terrain Vehicle (L-ATV), which was selected for the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) Engineering, Manufacturing and Development (EMD) phase, at the show.

"We have developed a broad range of high-performance light vehicles to offer Warfighters next-generation capabilities for future battlefields," said John Bryant, vice president and general manager of Joint and Marine Corps Programs for Oshkosh Defense. "Our L-ATV and S-ATV platforms, coupled with an array of Oshkosh-developed HMMWV upgrade solutions, demonstrate exciting innovations. The off-road mobility, crew protection and reliability that are hallmarks of our heavy, medium and MRAP platforms have been leveraged in different ways across these light vehicles to meet a range of operational needs."

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DTN News - CHINA DEFENSE NEWS: China Navy Takes Delivery of First Aircraft Carrier


DTN News - CHINA DEFENSE NEWS: China Navy Takes Delivery of First Aircraft Carrier

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 24, 2012: China's first aircraft carrier was handed over Sunday to the navy of the People's Liberation Army, state press said, amid rising tensions over disputed waters in the East and South China Seas.

The handover ceremony of the 300-metre (990-foot) ship, a former Soviet carrier called the Varyag, took place in northeast China's port of Dalian after a lengthy refitting by a Chinese shipbuilder, the Global Times reported.

During the handover ceremony the aircraft carrier raised the Chinese national flag on its mast, the PLA flag on its bow and the navy's colours on its stern, the short online report said.
A ceremony to place the ship into active service would be held sometime in the future, the paper said without elaboration.

China's defence ministry was unavailable to comment on the ceremony.

The announcement comes at a time of heightened tensions over maritime disputes in the Asia-Pacific region, where China's growing assertiveness has put it on a collision course with Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines.

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DTN News - IRAN DEFENSE NEWS: Iran Says World War III May Erupt If Attacked By Israel

DTN News - IRAN DEFENSE NEWS: Iran Says World War III May Erupt If Attacked By Israel

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 24, 2012: Iran says on Sunday that the World War III may erupt if the Islamic republic is attacked by Israel.

Brigadier General Amir-Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the Aerospace Division of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) , warned on Sunday that an Israeli strike on Iran could trigger the World War III, Press TV reported.

Israel, threatening to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities these days, has always been highly concerned over Iran's nuclear program, which is believed by the West to head for acquiring nuclear weapons under the cover of civilian purposes.

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Sunday, September 23, 2012

DTN News - UGANDA DEFENSE NEWS: Uganda In Talks For More Su-30 Fighter Jets

DTN News - UGANDA DEFENSE NEWS: Uganda In Talks For More Su-30 Fighter Jets

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 23, 2012: Uganda is in talks with Russian state arms export company Rosoboronexport over an option purchase of six more Sukhoi Su-30 multirole fighter jets, the company's Deputy Director Alexander Mikheyev said on Friday at an arms exhibition in South Africa.

Uganda signed its first contract to buy six Su-30MK2 fighters this year, he said. "Now, we are talking about an option, the Ugandans expressed interest in buying another  six aircraft of this type," he said.

Rosoboronexport has also signed a contract to sell six Mi-17 helicopters to Ghana, he said.

"We have signed a contract this year to sell six Mi-17s to Ghana," he said. The first two aircraft will be delivered to Ghana in a year, he said, adding talks are also underway about setting up a helicopter service center in the region.

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Friday, September 21, 2012

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract To Develop Navigation System For The U.S. Navy's Super Hornet And Growler Aircraft

DTN News - DEFENSE NEWS: Northrop Grumman Awarded Contract To Develop Navigation System For The U.S. Navy's Super Hornet And Growler Aircraft

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 21, 2012: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC) has been awarded a competitive prototyping contract by The Boeing Company to develop an embedded global positioning/inertial navigation system (EGI) for the U.S. Navy's F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft.

Under the contract, Northrop Grumman will produce a prototype inertial navigation system demonstrating fiber-optic gyro performance suitability for F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G Joint Precision Approach and Landing System (JPALS) needs. JPALS is a next-generation aircraft landing system that will utilize Global Positioning System (GPS) data and replace radar-based systems.

Thursday, September 20, 2012

DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Military To Receive 2nd Batch of Pantsir-S Systems (Iran)

DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Military To Receive 2nd Batch of Pantsir-S Systems (Iran)

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 20, 2012: Russia’s Aerospace Defense Forces will receive the second batch of Pantsir-S air defense systems by November this year, the Defense Ministry said.

Pantsir-S is a short-to-medium range combined surface-to-air missile and antiaircraft artillery system designed to protect point and area targets. The Russian military took delivery of the first batch (more than 10 units) in 2011.

“The second delivery is expected in September-October this year,” a Defense Ministry spokesman told reporters on Tuesday.

“The main purpose of this system is to protect S-400 Triumf air defense systems at their deployment sites from enemy air and missile strikes,” the official said.

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DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Military To Receive 2nd Batch of Pantsir-S Systems (Iran)

DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Military To Receive 2nd Batch of Pantsir-S Systems (Iran)

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 20, 2012: Russia’s Aerospace Defense Forces will receive the second batch of Pantsir-S air defense systems by November this year, the Defense Ministry said.

Pantsir-S is a short-to-medium range combined surface-to-air missile and antiaircraft artillery system designed to protect point and area targets. The Russian military took delivery of the first batch (more than 10 units) in 2011.

“The second delivery is expected in September-October this year,” a Defense Ministry spokesman told reporters on Tuesday.

“The main purpose of this system is to protect S-400 Triumf air defense systems at their deployment sites from enemy air and missile strikes,” the official said.

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DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Military To Receive 2nd Batch of Pantsir-S Systems (Syria)

DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Military To Receive 2nd Batch of Pantsir-S Systems (Syria)

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 20, 2012: Russia’s Aerospace Defense Forces will receive the second batch of Pantsir-S air defense systems by November this year, the Defense Ministry said.

Pantsir-S is a short-to-medium range combined surface-to-air missile and antiaircraft artillery system designed to protect point and area targets. The Russian military took delivery of the first batch (more than 10 units) in 2011.

“The second delivery is expected in September-October this year,” a Defense Ministry spokesman told reporters on Tuesday.

“The main purpose of this system is to protect S-400 Triumf air defense systems at their deployment sites from enemy air and missile strikes,” the official said.

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DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Military To Receive 2nd Batch of Pantsir-S Systems

DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Military To Receive 2nd Batch of Pantsir-S Systems

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 20, 2012: Russia’s Aerospace Defense Forces will receive the second batch of Pantsir-S air defense systems by November this year, the Defense Ministry said.

Pantsir-S is a short-to-medium range combined surface-to-air missile and antiaircraft artillery system designed to protect point and area targets. The Russian military took delivery of the first batch (more than 10 units) in 2011.

“The second delivery is expected in September-October this year,” a Defense Ministry spokesman told reporters on Tuesday.

“The main purpose of this system is to protect S-400 Triumf air defense systems at their deployment sites from enemy air and missile strikes,” the official said.

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DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Military To Receive 2nd Batch of Pantsir-S Systems


DTN News - RUSSIA DEFENSE NEWS: Russian Military To Receive 2nd Batch of Pantsir-S Systems

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 20, 2012: Russia’s Aerospace Defense Forces will receive the second batch of Pantsir-S air defense systems by November this year, the Defense Ministry said.

Pantsir-S is a short-to-medium range combined surface-to-air missile and antiaircraft artillery system designed to protect point and area targets. The Russian military took delivery of the first batch (more than 10 units) in 2011.

“The second delivery is expected in September-October this year,” a Defense Ministry spokesman told reporters on Tuesday.

“The main purpose of this system is to protect S-400 Triumf air defense systems at their deployment sites from enemy air and missile strikes,” the official said.

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DTN News: Pakistan Top Stories/ Headlines News Dated September 20, 2012

DTN News: Pakistan Top Stories/ Headlines News Dated September 20, 2012

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 20, 2012: Pakistani security officials and local residents gather beside the wreckage of a destroyed passenger bus following a bomb explosion in Mastung district, about 25 kilometres south of Quetta, the capital of Balochistan province on September 18, 2012. Photos by AFP

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DTN News: Pakistan Top Stories/ Headlines News Dated September 20, 2012

DTN News: Pakistan Top Stories/ Headlines News Dated September 20, 2012

(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada - September 20, 2012: Comprehensive daily news related to Pakistan - Latest Headlines Newsfor the world of TODAY.

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