Sources Sought Notice for Stryker lethality improvements
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DefenceTalkA Sources Sought Notice was issued today by the U.S. Army for the next major upgrade to the entire Stryker Family of Vehicles, focused mainly on lethality improvements. These improvements will encompass both the flat-bottom hull and double v-hull platforms, and will not be limited to cannon application and improvement. “The next round of upgrades […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sources-sought-notice-for-stryker-lethality-improvements-66916/
Israel declares F-15i as IAF’s strategic aircraft, plans upgrades
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DefenceTalkOn January 19, 1998, dozens of people filled Hatzerim air base and patiently waited to watch the landing of the new F-15I. “Because of the security situation days after the Gulf War and Iran’s desire to obtain a nuclear weapon, the need for a combat aircraft that would suit the millennium came about. After observing […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-declares-f-15i-as-iafs-strategic-aircraft-plans-upgrades-66463/
Reserve KC-135s to Begin Upgrades In February
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DefenceTalkTINKER AIR FORCE BASE: KC-135R Stratotankers operated by the 507th Air Refueling Wing are scheduled to be the first Air Force Reserve Command tankers to be retrofitted with the new KC-135 Block 45 upgrade at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex here in February 2016. The latest KC-135 upgrade, called Block 45, will completely remodel […]https://www.defencetalk.com/reserve-kc-135s-to-begin-upgrades-in-february-66205/
British Jobs Secured Through Upgrade to Nuclear Deterrent
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DefenceTalkTwo Royal Navy nuclear deterrent submarines have reached key program milestones. These will extend their life as the backbone of the UK’s Continuous At-Sea Deterrent. HMS Vengeance has left Devonport dockyard following a Long Overhaul Period (Refuel) and sailed past HMS Vanguard, which is due to start a scheduled Deep Maintenance Period (Refuel). HMS Vengeance […]https://www.defencetalk.com/british-jobs-secured-through-upgrade-to-nuclear-deterrent-65991/
US Army Invests In Patriot Radar Modernization Upgrades
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DefenceTalkThe United States Army is acquiring upgrade kits to make the combat-proven Patriot Integrated Air and Missile Defense system better at detecting and destroying threats, cost less to operate, and run even more reliably than it already does. The U.S. Army recently awarded Raytheon Company (RTN) a contract modification to an existing contract for radar […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-invests-in-patriot-radar-modernization-upgrades-65816/
New Zealand Approves ANZAC Frigate Systems Upgrade Project
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DefenceTalkLockheed Martin Canada marked an important milestone toward modernizing the Royal New Zealand Navy’s two ANZAC Class ships. The company announced that the ANZAC frigate systems upgrade project has successfully completed the combat system critical design review on schedule and to New Zealand’s satisfaction. The government-mandated review proves a contractor’s progress and planning for all […]https://www.defencetalk.com/new-zealand-approves-anzac-frigate-systems-upgrade-project-65684/
India Plans Joint Su-30 Aircraft Modernization with Russia
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DefenceTalkMOSCOW: India has expressed interest in carrying out a joint project to extensively modernize its SU-30MKI aircraft in collaboration with Russian companies, the Russian state technology corporation Rostec said in a statement Friday. “In the long term, as recommended by the Russian Ministry of Defense, we plan a major upgrade of the SU-30SM [model] to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-plans-joint-su-30-aircraft-modernization-with-russia-65365/
US Air Force Prepares for F-16 AESA Radar Upgrade Testing
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DefenceTalkAs part of the F-16 Radar Modernization Program, a team from the 416th Flight Test Squadron are preparing to conduct flight testing of the Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar on two 412th Test Wing aircraft from Sept. 2015 through Aug. 2016. “Current F-16 mechanically-scan radars have limited target handling capacity because existing mechanical scanning […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-air-force-prepares-for-f-16-aesa-radar-upgrade-testing-65347/
US Approves Upgrades for UK AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters
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DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom for AH-64E Apache Guardian attack helicopters and associated equipment, parts and logistical support for an estimated cost of $3.00 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on August 26, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-approves-upgrades-for-uk-ah-64e-apache-attack-helicopters-65219/
Troopers receive new Raven UAS camera upgrade
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DefenceTalkFORT HOOD, Texas: Selected units received an upgrade to their Raven unmanned aerial systems during an initiative here last week. The upgrade, dubbed the Raven Gimbal, is a new payload for the Raven R-11B Small Unmanned Aircraft System – a small, hand-launched reconnaissance and surveillance tool. “The Gimbal system replaces the old, fixed camera, where […]https://www.defencetalk.com/troopers-receive-new-raven-uas-camera-upgrade-65114/