http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com AMR NEWS en-EN Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:48:39 720 The 250th C-130J Super Hercules built at the Lockheed Martin facility here was delivered to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, on Feb. 16, 2012. This is the 15th C-130J delivered to the 317th Airlift Group at Dyess since 2010 and the second of 11 aircraft to be delivered to the base in 2012. Dyess will have the distinction of being home to the largest C-130J fleet in the world when it receives it.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3107 2012-02-18 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3107 Members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) will be better prepared and protected thanks to federal government investment in more than 2100 specialised vehicles. These specially made ‘G-wagons’ will be used as tactical training vehicles, for a range of operations as well as activities like supporting disaster relief and securing Australia’s coastline. The G-wagons, along with Au.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3100 2012-02-17 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3100 Lockheed Martin unveiled a new version of the F-16 at the Singapore Airshow. The F-16V will feature enhancements including an active electronically scanned array radar, an upgraded mission computer and architecture, and improvements to the cockpit; all capabilities identified by the USAF and several other international customers for future improvements. With nearly 4,500 F-16s delivered, thi.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3101 2012-02-17 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3101 Mi-17 V5 helicopter was inducted into the Indian Air Force. This helicopter falls in the category of armed helicopter, with substantial and effective firepower with the latest and more powerful engines that will greatly enhance its payload carriage capability at higher altitudes. Mi-17 V5, an upgrade of Mi-17 in the medium -lift category, is equipped with state-of-the-art avionics and onbo.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3102 2012-02-17 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3102 SCHROTH Safety Products (SCHROTH) continues to re-define the boundaries of light-weight occupant protection with the SCRHOTH Ballistic Seat Protection (SBPS) system. SCHROTH has been designing and manufacturing seatbelt harness systems since the 1950’s and have now put over 60 years of development and crash test experience into mine blast protected seating solutions. In addition to the .. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3103 2012-02-17 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3103 Leading international & Asia Pacific defence ministers and high level defence delegations (details enclosed) visited Singapore Airshow 2012 on invitation from Singapore govt. - Sultan and Sovereign Ruler of the State and Territories of Johor Darul Ta'zim, His Royal Highness Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar. - Sri Lankan President & Minister of Defence and Urban Development Hi.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3104 2012-02-17 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3104 Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, and AREVA have further strengthened their strategic collaboration on nuclear build projects with an agreement signed in Paris today. The two companies have agreed how Rolls-Royce will support the delivery of AREVA's EPRTM reactor in the UK and internationally. This builds on the significant progress made since the two companies signed an initial .. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3105 2012-02-17 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3105 Singapore Airshow 2012, Asia’s largest and one of the three most important aerospace and defence exhibitions in the world, wrapped up the trade segment of the six-day event with a record value of deals announced worth over US$31 billion. Major announcements include contracts for Boeing, Airbus, Pratt & Whitney, CFM and ATR. This represents a threefold increase over the total value of deals ann.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3106 2012-02-17 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3106 Boeing and the U.S. Air Force on Feb. 15 celebrated the rollout of the first re-winged A-10 Thunderbolt II in a ceremony at Hill Air Force Base. Boeing is under contract with the Air Force to deliver 233 wing sets through 2018. “This enhanced wing assembly will give the A-10 new strength and a new foundation for its continued service into 2040,” said Mark Bass, Maintenance, Modifications .. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3097 2012-02-16 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3097 As part of Eurocopter’s Vision 2020 to achieve a balanced portfolio with emphasis on growing the Support & Services line of business, its South East Asia subsidiary based in Singapore will serve as a hub for the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions, to provide training, major inspection and heavy structural repairs for the medium twin-engine Dauphin family of helicopters. On the occasion of.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3098 2012-02-16 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3098 Senior officers from key maritime nations will once again be using UDT, the annual conference for the international undersea defence community, to present their expert perspectives on the developments and threats that are shaping policy in a financially constrained environment. Now in its 25th year, UDT 2012 will take place at IFA in Alicante from 29 - 31 May. The opening panel discussion wil.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3099 2012-02-16 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3099 Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners has begun construction on the company's new facility at Singapore's Seletar Aerospace Park. Pratt & Whitney is a United Technologies Corp. company. The new, approximately 15,000 square-meter (160,000 square-foot), manufacturing facility and office building will be the latest addition to Pratt & Whitney Global Service Partners' comprehensive suite of bu.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3086 2012-02-15 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3086 Airbus Military has signed today a firm contract with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) to supply nine C295 military transport aircraft for delivery to the Indonesian Ministry of Defense. The contract between PT DI and the Ministry of Defense of Indonesia was signed simultaneously, witnessed by Minister of Defense, Prof. Dr. Purnomo Yusgiantoro, and the Chief of Armed Forces, Admiral Agus Suharton.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3087 2012-02-15 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3087 Embraer appointed John Holland Aviation Services (JHAS), today, as an Embraer Authorized Service Center (EASC) to provide line and heavy maintenance services for the E-jets family of aircraft from its base in Melbourne. JHAS is the first aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services organization to be appointed by Embraer Commercial Aviation as an EASC in Asia Pacific. “Embraer .. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3088 2012-02-15 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3088 Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and Pratt & Whitney signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today enabling students to participate in an Overseas Industrial Training Program (OITP) at Pratt & Whitney’s Customer Training Center in China. Pratt & Whitney is a division of United Technologies Corp. The MOU extends an agreement initially signed by SP and Pratt & Whitney at the 2010 Singa.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3089 2012-02-15 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3089 Indian Coast Guard Ship 'Rajshree', the first of a series of eight Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPVs) being built by M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata was commissioned here today by Vice Admiral MP Muralidharan, AVSM, NM, Director General Indian Coast Guard, in presence of Inspector General SP Sharma, PTM, TM, Commander, Coast Guard Region (East) and other senior dignitaries of th.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3090 2012-02-15 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3090 With the third Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2012) fast approaching, a Diplomat & Media Briefing was held this morning at the Sheraton Hotel to ensure that visiting VIP delegations and warships are up-to-date with all arrangements for the event in March 26-28. Many guests attended the occasion, including defence attaches, ambassadors, media and sponsors... http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3091 2012-02-15 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3091 The Oshkosh Defense® M-ATV tactical ambulance will be on display Feb. 20-23 in booth B50 at the International Armoured Vehicles Conference in Farnborough, United Kingdom. Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, designed the M-ATV tactical ambulance to meet an international need for a more protected battlefield ambulance with advanced off-road capabilities. The vehicle is the lat.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3092 2012-02-15 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3092 Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation, will deliver more than 140 Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR) cargo trucks and nearly 70 LVSR tractors for the U.S. Marine Corps following an order from the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command. The LVSR was first fielded in Afghanistan in 2009 and has quickly proven itself as the Marines’ new heavy-payload platform, delivering improvem.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3093 2012-02-15 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3093 Tawazun Holding, the Abu Dhabi-based strategic investment firm, is the Lead Sponsor of this year’s 11th Annual International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) conference and exhibition being held at FIVE, Farnborough, UK from 20th to 23rd Feb 2012. A wholly owned subsidiary of the UAE’s Offset Program Bureau, Tawazun is engaged in the long-term development of Abu Dhabi’s industrial manufacturing .. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3094 2012-02-15 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3094 Raytheon Company awarded an initial contract to Malaysian-based Contraves Advanced Devices Sdn. Bhd. for the production and supply of components for the Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile (ESSM). This is the first contract of its type awarded to a Malaysian company and is aligned with U.S. and Malaysian strategic initiatives as well as the Malaysian Economic Transformation Program. "Raytheon is .. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3095 2012-02-15 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3095 The Southern Vietnam Helicopter Corporation of Vietnam (VNH South) signed a contract today with Eurocopter South East Asia for its fourth EC225 heavy helicopter. This acquisition follows closely on its last purchase of the same aircraft type six months ago, as it continues to expand its fleet for offshore oil and gas operations. On the occasion of the Singapore Airshow 2012, representatives f.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3096 2012-02-15 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3096 The Boeing Company has recognized Pratt & Whitney as a 2011 Boeing Performance Excellence Award winner. Boeing issues the award annually to recognize suppliers who have achieved superior performance. Pratt & Whitney maintained a Silver composite performance rating for each month of the 12-month performance period, from Oct. 1, 2010 to Sept. 30, 2011. This is the second consecutive year that Prat.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3075 2012-02-14 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3075 Indian Defence Minister AK Antony called on King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud in Riyadh yesterday, ahead of his talks with his Saudi Counterpart on defence cooperation. During the meeting, the two leaders expressed satisfaction that both the countries are pursuing enhanced cooperation in pursuit of the strategic partnership, especially in security, defence, economic and political fields. .. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3076 2012-02-14 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3076 To meet the immediate needs of customers who require intelligence aircraft or ground systems to support missions for a short period of time, Lockheed Martin is providing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to order. Broadening its Dragon series of ISR configurations introduced last year, Lockheed Martin is expanding Net Dragon, which offers any Dragon ISR option to customers as a contr.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3077 2012-02-14 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3077 The outstanding success of this month’s Pacific2012 International Maritime Exposition has again been highlighted by the overwhelming response to the events comprehensive conference program. A record number of 14 major conferences, seminars, forums and workshops were conducted across the four days of Pacific, with several events attracting a record attendance. Pacific is widely recognised.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3078 2012-02-14 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3078 Lockheed Martin signed a teaming agreement with Indonesian technology firm PT CMI Teknologi to improve airspace surveillance, safety, and management over the Indonesian Archipelago in support the government’s defense revitalization initiative. During a signing ceremony at the Singapore Air Show, company representatives agreed to jointly pursue the National Airspace Surveillance – Republic.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3079 2012-02-14 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3079 Singapore Airshow 2012, Asia’s largest and one of the three most important aerospace and defence exhibitions in the world, opened today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony jointly officiated by Dr Ng Eng Hen, Minister for Defence, and Mr Lui Tuck Yew, Minister for Transport & Second Minister for Foreign Affairs. Singapore Airshow 2012 will see the participation of some 900 exhibiting companies f.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3080 2012-02-14 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3080 The first Airbus Military A400M for the French Air Force is taking shape in Seville (Spain), where its final assembly line (FAL) is located. The final assembly process for this aircraft, known as MSN7, started last November. The nose and fuselage are already integrated and the aircraft was recently moved, on its landing gear, to the workstation in which the structural assembly is carried out. In.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3081 2012-02-14 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3081 Kongsberg has received three orders with a total value of MNOK 200 for deliveries of Rudders & Vertical Leading Edges, Centre Fuselage Parts and Air to Air Weapon Pylons for F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Two of the orders are based on frame agreements signed in 2008 and 2009 with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman. The orders include deliveries to 30 aircrafts. The third order marks the start.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3082 2012-02-14 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3082 To give a boost to the defence ties between the two countries, India and Saudi Arabia have decided to set up a Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation to work out the contours of the relationship. The decision was taken at the delegation level talks between the two countries in Riyadh on Tuesday. The Indian delegation was led by the Defence Minister AK Antony and the Saudi delegation by his c.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3083 2012-02-14 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3083 The Bell Boeing V-22 Program, a strategic alliance between The Boeing Company and Bell Helicopter - Textron, today announced that the U.S. Marine Corps has taken delivery of the first MV-22 Osprey produced with the new Block C suite of design upgrades. "The on-time, on-budget delivery of our first Block C aircraft is the latest milestone in our ongoing quest to make the world’s most revolut.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3084 2012-02-14 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3084 Raytheon Company has delivered the first international version of its APY-10 surveillance radar to Boeing. The radar will be installed on the P-8I aircraft Boeing is building for the Indian navy. "Our APY-10 radar will provide the Indian navy with proven, low-risk technology built on generations of successful Raytheon maritime radar systems," said Tim Carey, vice president for Intelligence, S.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3085 2012-02-14 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3085 Singapore Airshow 2012, Asia’s largest and one of the three most important aerospace and defence exhibitions in the world, welcomed ministers, senior government representatives, chiefs of defence forces and service chiefs, and industry leaders at an opening ceremony and welcome reception tonight at Sands Ballroom, Marina Bay Sands. The Guest of Honour, Mr Teo Chee Hean, Deputy Prime Minist.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3066 2012-02-13 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3066 Russian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Russian industry giant Oboronprom, presented its Mi-171A2 model at HeliExpo 2012 in Dallas, TX. The helicopter was displayed at booth number 3422. This is a heavily modernised and revamped version of the Mi-8/17, the Russian bestseller that ranks among the most popular helicopters in the world. “Russian Helicopters have become a permanent exhibitor at H.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3067 2012-02-13 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3067 The Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF) newest capabilities have soared over the coastline of Guam on their first overseas mission together for 2012 during Exercise COPE NORTH. This is the first time the RAAF has participated in Exercise COPE NORTH, a bi annual exercise historically for the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Japanese Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) that started in 1978... http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3069 2012-02-13 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3069 AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, is pleased to announce the signing of contracts for four additional AW139 medium twin helicopters in Japan through its distributor Mitsui Bussan Aerospace. Two of the AW139s will be designated for the civil market and two will be operated by the Japan National Police Agency (JNPA) to perform multi-role law enforcement missions in Miyagi and Niigata Prefect.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3070 2012-02-13 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3070 The Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying (HATSOFF), the joint venture owned equally by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and CAE, today announced the appointment of Major General (Retd.) Ajit Hari Gadre as Chief Executive Officer of HATSOFF. "I am pleased to join an organization established by HAL and CAE, two of the world's leading and most reputable aerospace and defence co.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3071 2012-02-13 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3071 Singapore Permanent Secretary for Defence Chiang Chie Foo and Italian Under Secretary of State for Defence Dr Filippo Milone signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Defence Cooperation between the Singapore Ministry of Defence and the Italian Ministry of Defence this afternoon. The MOU facilitates defence cooperation in areas such as defence policy, military education and training, rese.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3072 2012-02-13 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3072 Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, today officially opened its largest facilities in Asia, at Seletar Aerospace Park in Singapore. Constructed on a 154,000 square meter site it is the first of its kind to bring advanced aerospace high-value manufacturing technology to Singapore. The Rolls-Royce Seletar Campus includes an Assembly and Test Unit; a Wide Chord Fan Blade manufacturing .. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3073 2012-02-13 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3073 ADS, the national UK trade organisation for aerospace, defence, security and space sectors, is the organiser of the UK Trade Pavilion at the Singapore Airshow 2012, which runs from 14 – 19 February 2012. The pavilion, supported by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Defence and Security Organisation, will feature a range of innovative UK SMEs that are part of the sizeable UK contingent exhibiting in.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3074 2012-02-13 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3074 Singapore Airshow 2012, Asia’s largest and one of the three most important aerospace and defence exhibitions in the world, returns from 14 - 19 February 2012 at the Changi Exhibition Centre. With new and innovative showcases, high-level conferences, business forums and breathtaking aerial and static displays, this year’s show looks set to be bigger and more spectacular than ever. Now in i.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3065 2012-02-12 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3065 GKN Aerospace’s display at HELI-EXPO, 2012 is focused on developments across two of the company’s market-leading businesses: emergency flotation and fuel systems. On display on the stand will be fuel systems supplied for a number of rotary wing aircraft and land vehicles alongside the latest repair developments. Manufacturing both in the US and the UK, GKN Aerospace supplies full turnkey.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3060 2012-02-11 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3060 Airbus Military will be present at the Singapore Airshow and is delighted to announce that an A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport will be on static display on 14 and 15 February. The A330 MRTT will be an Airbus Military aircraft in the configuration selected by the UK Royal Air Force. A press visit will take place on Tuesday 14 February. Media are requested to meet at the EADS chalet a.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3061 2012-02-11 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3061 Australian Parliamentary Secretary for Defence, the Hon Dr Mike Kelly AM MP and the Commander Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Tim Barrett AM CSC RAN were today on the wharf to farewell HMAS Melbourne, as she sailed for her third tour of duty as part of Operation Slipper. Family and friends waved an emotional goodbye to the 236 men and women embarked in Melbourne under the command of Commanding.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3062 2012-02-11 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3062 Defence Cooperation between India and Saudi Arabia is set to get a big boost with the Indian Defence Minister AK Antony embarking on a two- day visit to Riyadh, beginning Monday. This is going to be the first ever visit by an Indian Defence Minister to Saudi Arabia. Antony will be accompanied by a high level delegation including the Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma, Vice-Chief of Army St.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3063 2012-02-11 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3063 Bombardier Aerospace announced today that an airline, which has requested to remain unidentified at the present time, has signed a firm order for six CRJ1000 NextGen regional jets and has taken options on another 18. Based on the list price of the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft, the airline’s firm order is valued at approximately $297 million US and could increase to approximately $1.32 billion U.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3064 2012-02-11 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3064 During the past two months the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), particularly the Afghan National Army (ANA), mentored by Australia’s Mentoring Task Force – Three, has uncovered significant insurgent weapon caches in Uruzgan Province. This includes close to 13,000 rounds of small arms ammunition, nearly 70 anti-personnel mines and almost half a tonne of chemicals used to make explo.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3053 2012-02-10 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3053 Raytheon Company is tripling the satellite capacity for all AN/ARC-231 airborne radio terminals at no cost to the end-user. The enhancement is provided by an upgrade to Integrated Waveform (IW) software, following successful field tests hosted by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). Prior to the software upgrade, this form of radio communications had limited capacity, causing commun.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3054 2012-02-10 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3054 The International Maritime Conference held in Sydney from 31 January to 2 February will strengthen Australia’s ability to handle complex naval construction and engineering projects, say the organisers. The IMC was held in conjunction with the Pacific 2012 International Maritime Exposition at Sydney’s Darling Harbour. With the Royal Australian Navy expecting to acquire new fleets of submar.. http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3055 2012-02-10 http://www.asianmilitaryreview.com/News/index.php?hNewsId=3055