Category: Notizie Estero

Israeli Companies to Take Over Greece’s ELVO

Israeli Companies to Take Over Greece’s ELVO

ATHENS — An Israeli consortium of the firms SK Group and Plasan intend to acquire 90% of the Hellenic Vehicle Industry (ELVO), which will manufacture tanks for the Greek Army as well as the Greek police.

As reported in Auto News, the new company, which will be headed up by Greek businessman Ari…

Bundeswehr Extends Airbus Troop Communications Services Contract

Bundeswehr Extends Airbus Troop Communications Services Contract

MUNICH — Airbus has been awarded a contract by the Bundeswehr for the provision of welfare media services for the next 2 years, with the option of another 2-year extension. With this contract, several thousands of soldiers and sailors will get access to connectivity services for their private use …

Thailand to spend $30 million upgrading 12 C-130s

Thailand will spend $30 million to upgrade 12 C-130H cargo planes instead of purchasing new aircraft. The cabinet approved the project on Aug. 4. Alejandro Pena / Public domain Royal Thai Air Force commander ACM Maanat Wongwat explained that the budget to finance the upgrade will come from tie-over funds over the next two fiscal […]

Clear rendering of South Korea’s light aircraft carrier

A much clearer rendering of South Korea’s light aircraft carrier has been distributed to the local media and the ship’s main features can be seen clearly. Graphic: South Korea Ministry of Defense The overall shape is similar to the America-class with 9 spots on the flight deck for helicopters to take-off and land. The island […]

India to stop import of 101 defense items

India on Aug. 9 announced a list of 101 defense items that cannot be imported into the country over the next five years. By Nisarg Vyas [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons The items include light combat aircraft, cargo planes and long-range land attack cruise missiles. Each item has a different date in […]
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