DefenceTalkSikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. (UTX) announced today at the LAAD Defence & Security International Exhibition that the Colombian Army has contracted to buy two additional S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopters. The two aircraft will augment five S-70i helicopters that arrived January 30 in Colombia to join the Special Forces of the Colombian […]https://www.defencetalk.com/additional-s-70i-black-hawk-helicopters-for-colombian-army-47437/

DefenceTalkBell Helicopter revealed today the Bell V-280 Valor, its offering for the Joint Multi Role/Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Technology Demonstrator (JMR/TD), at the 2013 Army Aviation Association of America’s (AAAA) Annual Professional Forum and Exposition in Fort Worth. “The introduction of the Bell V-280 Valor underscores our commitment to our military customers. The Bell V-280’s […]https://www.defencetalk.com/bell-helicopter-introduces-the-bell-v-280-valor-tiltrotor-at-aaaa-47433/

DefenceTalkFollowing an extensive refit, HMS Portland has become the final Royal Navy Type 23 frigate to be fitted with Thales UK’s Sonar 2087, a towed array sonar system that enables warships to hunt submarines at considerable distances and locate them beyond the range from which they can launch an attack. Portland has now returned to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/final-royal-navy-frigate-gets-sonar-upgrade-47439/

DefenceTalkAn official investigation into a major cyber attack on South Korean banks and broadcasters last month has determined North Korea’s military intelligence agency was responsible, officials said Wednesday. The probe into access records and the malicious codes used in the attack pointed to the North’s military Reconnaissance General Bureau as the source, the Korea Internet […]https://www.defencetalk.com/probe-says-north-korea-behind-cyber-attack-seoul-47427/

DefenceTalk6 Squadron, based at RAF Leuchars, have continued to develop the multi-role capability of Typhoon by dropping inert Paveway II bombs for the first time from the Tranche 2 version of the combat aircraft. Pilots embarked on a series of training sorties over Cape Wrath Range last week to deliver this air to surface capability […]https://www.defencetalk.com/6-squadron-take-paveway-to-typhoon-multi-role-success-47431/

DefenceTalkThe contract to develop a sketch and technical project of the Russian-Indian perspective multi-functional 5th-generation fighter (PMI/FGFA) was completed. The fighter design was fully developed. Both parties have agreed upon on the amount and division of work during the research and development (R&D) stage. A contract for the R&D is being prepared. It is to […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-russia-agree-on-technical-specs-of-new-pak-fa-fighter-47429/

DefenceTalkIran unveiled on Tuesday a new uranium production facility and two extraction mines, only days after talks with world powers on its disputed nuclear programme again ended in deadlock. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad hailed the advances and boasted of mastery over “the entire chain of nuclear energy,” while demanding that the work be accelerated. The announcements […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iran-unveils-new-uranium-mines-production-facility-47425/

DefenceTalkAir Force officials will begin to stand down active-duty combat units starting April 9 to ensure the remaining units supporting worldwide operations can maintain sufficient readiness through the remainder of the fiscal year. The stand down is the result of cuts to Air Combat Command’s operations and maintenance account, which must be implemented in part […]https://www.defencetalk.com/air-combat-command-stands-down-units-due-to-budget-cuts-47421/

DefenceTalkNorthrop Grumman Corporation will display an array of global defense and security capabilities including marine navigation and unmanned ground systems at the Latin America Aerospace and Defence (LAAD) exhibition 2013 in Rio de Janeiro. LAAD is one of the leading trade shows for the defense and security industry in Latin America and specializes in capabilities […]https://www.defencetalk.com/northrop-grumman-at-latin-america-aerospace-and-defense-2013-brazil-47419/

DefenceTalkDCNS is a world leader in naval defence and an innovative player in energy. As a naval prime contractor, shipbuilder and systems integrator, DCNS combines resources and expertise spanning the naval defence value chain and entire system lifecycles. DCNS delivers innovative solutions from integrated warships to strategic systems, equipment, services and new energy solutions. In […]https://www.defencetalk.com/dcns-at-laad-exhibition-47416/