by plsedv | Dec 31, 2020 | Land
Option for Additional 10 The Italian Army has ordered 86 CENTAURO II armoured vehicles, integrated logistic support and associated equipment, with an option for an additional 10 vehicles, manufacturer Iveco-Oto Melara announced on 31 December. The contract, which...
by plsedv | Dec 31, 2020 | C4ISR
$310 Million Purchase Enhances Avionics and Sensors Capabilities Mercury Systems announced completion of its acquisition of Physical Optics Corporation (POC) on 30 December. Pursuant to the terms of the earlier definitive agreement, Mercury acquired POC for a purchase...
by plsedv | Dec 31, 2020 | Air
Cold Weather and Qualification Trials The 1st General Purpose Helicopter Squadron (HU-1) of the Brazilian Navy has made the first flight with the newly-acquired UH-17 (Airbus H135) helicopters in Antarctica. Helicopters organic to the polar patrol vessel ALMIRANTE...
by plsedv | Dec 31, 2020 | Naval
Extensive Testing Programme to be Followed by First Installation Nuclebrás Equipamentos Pesados SA (NUCLEP) has been contracted to manufacture the prototype nuclear reactor for the Brazilian submarine programme. The company will be responsible for construction,...
by plsedv | Dec 31, 2020 | Homeland Security
Air Force Authorised to Use Deadly Force in Specific Circumstances Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou has signed the so-called ‘Shooting Law,’ which authorises the Uruguayan Air Force to shoot down any aircraft demonstrating irregular behaviour and that fails to...
