Overblog
Suivre ce blog Administration + Créer mon blog
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 11:40

Varyag's Chinese name is still not confirmed
2011-07-12 (China Military News cited from CNA) The Varyag, an aircraft carrier the People's Liberation Army acquired from Ukraine, could not be launched on July 1, the founding anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party, because its auxiliary propulsion...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Asia & Pacific
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 11:35

Taiwan sets Anti-aircraft carrier military drills
2011-07-12 (China Military News cited from CNA) Anti-aircraft carrier combat strategies have been included in Taiwan's annual military drills since 2008, the Ministry of National Defense (MND) said Tuesday amid the nation's fears of a Chinese military...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Asia & Pacific
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 11:30

China developing new satellites to enhance military use of space
2011-07-12 (China Military News cited from Reuters and by Ben Blanchard) China is developing cutting-edge satellites that will allow it to project power far beyond its shores and deter the United States from using aircraft carriers in any future conflict...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Asia & Pacific
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 11:15

Council approves the European Defence Agency’s statute, seat and operational rules
Brussels - 13 July 2011 EDA News Yesterday, the Council adopted a Decision defining the Statute, Seat and Operational Rules of the European Defence Agency (EDA). This Council decision replaces the Council Joint Action 2004/551/CFSP of 12 July 2004 on...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Europe
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 07:55

Why Taiwan Needs Submarines
source china-defense-mashup.com 2011-07-11 (China Military News cited from the-diplomat.com and written by David Axe) Five years after the government of Taiwan requested permission to purchase 66 new F-16C jet fighters from the United States, it appears...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Asia & Pacific
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 07:50

Le BPC Dixmude arrive à Toulon
Le Dixmude à son départ de Saint-Nazaire, le 6 juillet crédits : STX FRANCE - BERNARD BIGER 13/07/2011 MER et MARINE Une semaine après son départ de Saint-Nazaire, où il a été réalisé par les chantiers STX France, le bâtiment de projection et de commandement...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans France
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 07:45

Hornet Buffs Up
Photo: Boeing Jul 12, 2011 By Bill Sweetman - defense technology international The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet was not supposed to live this long. But with the latest slippages in the Lockheed Martin Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program and aging fighter...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans North America
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 07:40

Dutch Leaning to Delay Purchase of F-35 Until 2019, Denmark to Hold Competition for its Next Tactical Aircraft Purchase
Jul 12 2011 David Pugliese’s Defence Watch The Star Telegram in Fort Worth, Texas keeps a close eye on the F-35 file. Here is some of what they reported today: Denmark last year delayed a decision on whether to buy the F-35 , Boeing F/A-18E/F or Saab...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Europe & USA
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 07:35

Unmanned Aerostar-C flies towards certification
12/07/11 By Arie Egozi SOURCE:Flight International Aeronautics Defense Systems expects there to be a large potential market for its Aerostar-C unmanned air vehicle, including that from customers looking to acquire equipment to support training activities....
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Gulf & Middle East
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 07:30

Short Range Air Launched Target Successfully Launched
July 11th, 2011 MDAA The Missile Defense Agency successfully completed a flight test involving the launch of a Short Range Air Launched Target (SRALT) at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division-Point Mugu Sea Range, California. This flight test,...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans North America
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 07:25

U.S. Missile Shield to Cover Entire Bulgaria under New Plan
July 12th, 2011 MDAA The U.S. missile defense shield will cover the entire territory of Europe, including all Bulgaria, according to U.S. Undersecretary of State Ellen Tauscher. Tauscher, who is in charge of arms control and international security affairs...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Europe & USA
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 07:20

AirTanker provides the MoD with hangar space for the maintenance of C130 aircraft
photo raf.mod.uk July 12, 2011 defpro.com AirTanker is pleased to announce that it has signed a contract today, 11 July 2011 with the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) to provide hangar space for the maintenance of its C130 aircraft. The contract provides...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Europe
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 07:15

Corruption in Defence Acquisition will not be Tolerated: Indian Defence Minister
July 12, 2011 defpro.com The Indian Defence Minister Shri AK Antony today cautioned defence suppliers and vendors that the government would not hesitate to take “extreme steps” if it detects corruption in an acquisition process even though the process...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Asia & Pacific
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 07:10

NZLAV assists US apache helicopter in Afghanistan
photo defenseindustrydaily.com July 12, 2011 defpro.com In an unusual and impromptu operation, one of the NZLAV vehicles in Bamyan province has provided assistance to a disabled US Army Apache helicopter. The Apache experienced an engine problem on take...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Afghanistan (def. indus.)
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 07:05

DCNS delivers MU90 torpedo simulator to German Navy
MU90 lightweight anti-submarine torpedoes. (Photo: DCNS) July 12, 2011 defpro.com Paris | DCNS has successfully delivered the SIMOPE (SIMulateur OPErationnel) MU90 torpedo simulator to the German Navy. SIMOPE is designed to prepare and simulate operational...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Europe Germany Navy France DCNS MU90 Torpedo Defence Naval Industry
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 07:00

Azerbaijan begins AK-74M production
photo spetsnazarmysurplus.com BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 12 (UPI) Azerbaijan has begun producing AK-74M assault rifles under a license from the Russian armaments manufacturer Izhmash. The assault rifles are being produced for the Azeri armed forces under...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Russia & former USSR
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 06:55

Navy gliders enter full rate production
source defenseindustrydaily.com THOUSAND OAKS, Calif., July 12 (UPI) The U.S. Navy has given Teledyne Brown Engineering Inc. approval for full rate production on the Littoral Battlespace Sensing-Glider Program. This is the first ocean glider FRP decision...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans North America
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 06:50

Argus One UAV tested
source suasnews.com CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., July 12 (UPI) World Surveillance Group Inc., a U.S. developer of lighter-than-air unmanned aerial vehicles, has completed additional testing of its Argus One UAV. The recent series of Argus One flight testing...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans North America
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 06:45

Work begins on Royal Navy sea survival training centre
Royal Navy personnel get to grips with an inflatable life-raft at the Sea Survival Training Centre on Horsea Island, Portsmouth [Picture: Crown Copyright/MOD 2011] 12 Jul 11 UK MoD - An Estate and Environment news article Work has begun on a new £2.4m...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Europe
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 06:40

China: Anti-Ship Missile Still In Development
Jul 12, 2011 By Bradley Perrett AviationWeek.com BEIJING - China’s DF-21D anti-ship ballistic missile is still in development, the chief of the Chinese general staff says, despite U.S. assessments that the potentially revolutionary weapon is operational....
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Asia & Pacific
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 06:35

New Sub Passes Sea Trials; Old Sub Retired
Photo: US Navy Jul 12, 2011 By Michael Fabey aerospace daily and defense report It has been out with the old and in with the new this month for the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command’s (Navsea) submarine community. The USS California (SSN 781) – the Navy’s...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans North America
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 06:30

Tsahal améliore son système de défense Patriot
Photo: Reuters 11.07.11 Par YAAKOV KATZ fr.jpost.com L'armée de l'air a approuvé une série d'améliorations pour son système antimissiles Patriot qui va augmenter ses capacités d'interception, selon des sources de Tsahal. Elles incluront l'installation...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Gulf & Middle East
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 06:25

Government Counter-Terrorism Strategy Supported by UK Security Industry
July 12, 2011 defpro.com A|D|S today (Tuesday) commented on the publication of the Government’s CONTEST counter-terrorism strategy, the first version produced under the coalition. Ian Godden, Chairman of A|D|S, said: “Counter-terrorism remains a crucial...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Europe
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 06:20

Brazilian jet fighter deal more distant
source Defense.gouv.fr BRASILIA, Brazil, July 12 (UPI) Rival defense manufacturers spent vast sums trying to secure it but a multibillion-dollar Brazilian contract for up to 100 fighter jets is unlikely to come up for government review until next year,...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans South & Latin America
commenter cet article
13 juillet 2011 3 13 /07 /juillet /2011 06:15

HMS Diamond enters service
12 Jul 11 UK MoD - An Equipment and Logistics news article Following commissioning in May this year, HMS Diamond, one of the Royal Navy's new Type 45 advanced air defence destroyers, has entered service following extensive sea trials, the MOD announced...
Lire la suite
Partager cet article
Repost0
Published by RP Defense - dans Europe
commenter cet article

Présentation

  • : RP Defense
  • : Web review defence industry - Revue du web industrie de défense - company information - news in France, Europe and elsewhere ...
  • Contact

Recherche

Articles Récents

Categories