Départ d'un convoi du #GTIA 2 en opération de fouille - by @Defense_gouv #Mali #Serval #France #Défense #Defence http://t.co/7UnGbLCgOk
April 17, 2013
Départ d'un convoi du #GTIA 2 en opération de fouille - by @Defense_gouv #Mali #Serval #France #Défense #Defence http://t.co/7UnGbLCgOk
April 17, 2013
70 000 m3 d'essences déjà utilisés pour #Serval - by @PhChapleau #France #Mali #Défense #Defence #Logistics http://t.co/bUKbVc4fcU
April 17, 2013
70 000 m3 d'essences déjà utilisés pour l'opération Serval
Pour les opérations au Mali, les forces françaises ont besoin de carburéacteur et de gasoil. Les détachements du SEA pré positionnés ou en opération, en Côte d'Ivoire, au Tchad, au Sénégal, au Niger et au Gabon ont été les premiers sollicités et ont permis d'apporter une réponse rapide au besoin de soutien tous azimuts (lire à ce sujet le sujet sur le site web du SEA).
@BAESystemsplc Wins Order for New #Targeting System - #US #Defence #Défense @USArmy http://t.co/sJTsKLHHWl
April 17, 2013
New Precision Targeting System to Increase Accuracy of U.S. Army's Threat Detection and Response Capabilities (Source: BAE Systems; issued April 16, 2013) MANCHESTER, New Hampshire ---- Soldiers' ability to have immediate and accurate knowledge of their surroundings is critical to mission success - and especially to saving lives.
#US Troops Faced Pressure #Cooker #IED in #Iraq and #Afghanistan - #Defence #Défense http://t.co/sKTOgYNldb
April 17, 2013
U.S. Troops Faced Pressure Cooker IEDs in Iraq and Afghanistan
The crude explosive devices used against runners and spectators at the Boston Marathon were similar to the kitchen pot bombs aimed at U.S. troops on foot patrol in Afghanistan, law enforcement and Congressional officials said Tuesday. For nearly 10 years, presidential directives, Homeland Security Department reports and local law enforcement officials have warned of the [...]
Nouvelle piste envisagée pour la succession de Serge Dassault - @Dassault_OnAir #France #Défense #Defence #Aerospace http://t.co/ERBIewSKu9
April 17, 2013
#Taiwan Grounds #UH1H Fleet After Door Loss - #Asia #Defence #Défense http://t.co/Ojd0lQY0EP
April 17, 2013
UH-1H Helicopters Grounded After Door Falls On School Wall
All UH-1H helicopters belonging to the National Airborne Service Corps (NASC) were grounded for inspection on Monday after a door fell off one of its aircraft based in Taipei and landed on a school. No one was hurt in the incident.
@Chemring_Group rolls out new #IED distruptor device - #UK #Defence #Défense http://t.co/GnSloH8gJQ
April 17, 2013
Chemring unveils new device to disable explosive devices
ROMSEY, England, April 17 (UPI) -- Development of a new, lighter weight water-jet disruptor for disabling explosive devices has been announced by Chemring EOD of Britain. The WASP, which can be carried by an individual or mounted on a robot, fires an explosively propelled jet of water to disrupt the bomb's circuitry.
Composition of #Liaoning's first #carrier strike group - #China #Chine #Navy #Asia #Defence #Asie #Défense http://t.co/gDrsRWKP77
April 17, 2013
China Defense Blog: Photo of the day: Composition of Liaoning's first carrier strike group
According to folks in China, the first Liaoning carrier strike group is composite of two Type051C DDG, two 054A DDG and one supply ship. While this composition make sense, we are still waiting for further proof.
@USNavy ’s Continued Commitment to #Europe - #US #Defence #Défense http://t.co/f00ccBAJMb
April 17, 2013
Information Dissemination: Navy's Continued Commitment to Europe
The following contribution comes from Rear Admiral Michael Smith. Rear Admiral Michael E. Smith is Director, Strategy and Policy Division, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Last Tuesday, at the Sea-Air-Space Expo, I had the opportunity to sit on a well-attended panel with USMC Major General (sel) Rocco and USCG Rear Admiral Lee to discuss a range of issues for the three Sea Services relating to the Asia Pacific rebalance.
#Taiwan Shows Force in Biggest Live-fire Drill Since 2008 - #Asia #Defence #Asie #Défense http://t.co/2F9dKZA2sN
April 17, 2013
Taiwan Shows Force in Biggest Live-fire Drill Since 2008
PENGHU, TAIWAN - Taiwan staged its biggest live-fire drill since 2008 Wednesday in an operation involving more than 7000 troops that simulated a Chinese attack as its leader warned of Beijing's arms build-up.
#US to redeploy #Morocco troops in Western #Sahara spat - by @BBCAfrica #Maroc #Afrique #Défense #Africa #Defence http://t.co/ztF8xU4ytq
April 17, 2013
US and Morocco in W Sahara spat
The US is redeploying forces that were meant to take part in joint military exercises in Morocco amid a disagreement over Western Sahara. Morocco cancelled the exercises, which were starting this month, after the US said it wanted the UN to monitor human rights in Western Sahara.
@DeptofDefense Research Arms Focus on #Cyber, #ISR , #Lasers - #US #Defence #Défense http://t.co/qOl5rrAeVT
April 17, 2013
Pentagon Research Arms Focus on Cyber, ISR, Lasers
Military leaders from within the science and technology community told lawmakers Tuesday on Capitol Hill that emerging anti-access/area-denial threats and a rapidly changing global technological environment have shaped investments in Pentagon scientific research and next-generation weapons development. Officials from across the services and the Defense Advanced Research Project Agency said the Pentagon plans to boost [...]
#Mali : P. #Buyoya, chef de la #Misma, s’est rendu à #Kidal - #Afrique #Défense #Africa #Defence http://t.co/QLmaPzNJUA
April 17, 2013
Mali: Pierre Buyoya, chef de la Misma, s'est rendu à Kidal
L'ancien président burundais, Pierre Buyoya, chef de la Misma, s'est rendu mardi 16 avril à Kidal, dans le nord du Mali, pour rencontrer les troupes tchadiennes. Présentation de condoléances pour le dernier attentat suicide à Kidal, qui a causé la mort de quatre personnes, mais l'autre objectif de la Misma était de pouvoir compter sur les troupes peules.
@BoeingDefense pays penalty for Turkish #AWACs - #Turkey #AirForce #US #Defence #Aerospace #industry http://t.co/GJdww0RzFa
April 17, 2013
BUSINESS - Boeing pays penalty for Turkish AWACs
Burak Bekdil ANKARA - Hürriyet Daily News Defense Minister İsmet Yılmaz has admitted that major delays in Turkey's multibillion-dollar program for the purchase of four airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft from Boeing were due to the company's failure in developing the system and "various force majeure" involved in the program.
@ITTExelis to provide anti-jam GPS antennas for #KC46 refueling aircraft - #US #Defence #Aerospace #industry http://t.co/e10hM6To7B
April 17, 2013
ITT Exelis to provide anti-jam GPS antennas for KC-46 refueling aircraft
ITT Exelis (NYSE: XLS) has received a contract from Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) to supply anti-jam GPS antennas to the KC-46 refueling tanker program. Work on this contract will be performed in Bohemia, N.Y.
@RockwellCollins inks #F22 displays sustainment contract with @LockheedMartin - #US #Defence #Aerospace #industry http://t.co/LQQ7iVxr6Y
April 17, 2013
Rockwell Collins inks F-22 displays sustainment contract with Lockheed Martin
Rockwell Collins has been awarded a four-year, $14.3 million contract to provide Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force with sustainment services for cockpit displays on 184 F-22 aircraft. "This contract continues our strong public-private partnership with the Air Force and Lockheed Martin, which has resulted in industry-leading program performance.
@EADSgroup 2013 Annual General Meeting - #Europe #Defence #Aerospace #industry http://t.co/jEpg7lA9E0
April 17, 2013
EADS Global Website - EADS 2013 Annual General Meeting
In accordance with Article 21 of the Articles of Association of the Company, we are pleased to invite you to the Annual General Meeting that will take place: On Wednesday 29 May 2013 at 2 p.m.
New African #Military Profile: #CoteDIvoire - by @defenceweb #Africa #Defence #Afrique #Défense http://t.co/oVChRWr3GC
April 17, 2013
New African Military Profile: Cote d'Ivoire | DefenceWeb
defenceWeb is proud to announce the latest addition to our portal on African Militaries: a profile of Cote d'Ivoire. Click here to access the military of Cote d'Ivoire..
@finmeccanicaweb Establishes Ethics Board - #Italy #Europe #Defence #Aerospace #Défense http://t.co/JGJmm8r0QX
April 17, 2013
Finmeccanica Establishes Ethics Board
ROME - In the wake of a corruption probe that prompted the arrest of its former CEO, Italy's Finmeccanica has announced creation of an ethics watchdog and said it will review all consultancy contracts handed out in the last three years.
#Économie et choix stratégiques de la #Défense, vendredi 17 mai 2013 - by @IRSEM1 #France #ThinkTank #Defence http://t.co/hh6rjj68NH
April 17, 2013
Économie et choix stratégiques de la Défense, vendredi 17 mai 2013
Le colloque "Économie et choix stratégiques de la Défense" organisé par l'Institut de recherche stratégique de l'École militaire et la ...
#SOFINS, un séminaire pour inventer les équipements militaires de demain - by @Defense_gouv #France #Défense #Defence http://t.co/6ZbSGCedWf
April 17, 2013
SOFINS, un séminaire pour inventer les équipements militaires de demain
Le Commandement des opérations spéciales (COS) a organisé le "Special Operations Forces Innovations Network Seminary" (SOFINS) sur le terrain d'entrainement du 13 e régiment de Dragons parachutistes (13 e RDP), le camp militaire de Souge en Gironde.
@DeptofDefense requests more funding for #Israel 's #IronDome - #MidEast #Defence #Défense #Missile http://t.co/zCEDaZQXJX
April 17, 2013
Pentagon requests more funding for Israel's 'Iron Dome'
The Pentagon has requested $220.3 million in 2014 to bolster Israel's "Iron Dome" missile defense system despite broader cuts to US military spending, according to budget documents. The US Missile Defense Agency also is asking for an additional $175.9 million in fiscal year 2015 for Israel's homegrown missile defense network, according to the agency's budget proposal posted online.
#Astrium to study removal of large #space debris - #Europe #Defence #Défense #Spatial @CNES_France http://t.co/gCZtmNdm1J
April 17, 2013
Astrium to study removal of large space debris - Press release | Astrium
17 April 2013 - Astrium, Europe's leading space technology company, has been awarded a study contract by the French space agency CNES. The study will analyse existing concepts and technologies and determine which can be used to successfully tackle large items of space debris, such as launcher stages and end of life satellites.
Des #drones en #CôteDIvoire - by @BBCAfrica #Afrique #Défense #Africa #Defence #UN #ONU http://t.co/rpHFtQ30XY
April 17, 2013
Des drones en Côte d'Ivoire - BBC Afrique - Afrique
Un rapport du Secrétaire General l'Onu présenté Mardi au Conseil de sécurité recommande une réduction progressive des forces de l'Onuci. Présenté par le Sous-secrétaire général aux opérations de maintien de la paix, Edmond Mulet, le rapport note que d'énormes progrès ont été enregistrés en Cote d'Ivoire en matière de sécurité.
#Iran test-fires land-to-sea #ballistic #missile in #PersianGulf: Cmdr. - #MieEast #Defence #Défense http://t.co/zmwgIJBmH3
April 17, 2013
'Iran test-fires ballistic missile in PG'
Iran's deputy defense minister says the Islamic Republic has successfully test-fired a land-to-sea ballistic missile in the Persian Gulf. Brigadier General Majid Bokaei said on Tuesday that the Defense Ministry has been able to test-fire the new missile, which has a high target-hitting capability.