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BAE Systems develops laser weapon to attack pirates
January 11, 2011 @ 12:00 AMNe BAE Systems has successfully demonstrated a prototype device that will serve as an effective non-lethal deterrent against pirate attacks on commercial vessels such as oil tankers and container ships. Piracy worldwide is on the rise according to reports from the ICC's International Maritime Bureau (IMB), with 430 attacks worldwide reported last year, up from 406 in 2009
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Indian Navy, Coast Guard to receive 127 ships in 2010-11: Defence Minister
December 23, 2010 @ 12:00 AMIn recent years, the Indian MoD has been able to ensure improved results in the delivery of warships and submarines. During 2009-2010, these numbers stood at 120 vessels for the Indian Navy, Coast Guard and coastal states
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Fearful of China, Japan plans $276 billon defense spending
December 20, 2010 @ 12:00 AMA new 10-year defense plan approved by the Japanese Cabinet on Friday describes China's burgeoning military power as a "matter of concern" for other countries in East Asia, and calls for more mobile and flexible Self-Defense Forces to respond to the new threats facing Japan. The National Defense Program Guidelines document calls the military emergence of China as a "matter of concern both for the region and the international community"
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India’s Defence Procurement Procedures amended every year: Minister
December 15, 2010 @ 12:00 AMIndia’s Defence Procurement Procedures (DPP) is amended every year to speed up procurement and bring in fairness and transparency, said India’s defence minister A.K
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Indian Air Force completes trails of basic trainer aircraft
December 13, 2010 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian Air Force (IAF) has completed trails of five aircraft shortlisted for the basic trainer contract and the evaluation report is expected to be submitted to the MoD by the end of December or early January. The five aircraft which participated in the trials are the American Hawker Beechcraft T-6C, the Pilatus PC-7 MkII, the Korean Aerospace Industries KT-1, EADS PZL-130 Orlik TC-II from Poland and Grob 120TP from Germany
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Boeing Begins Building Indian Navy's P-8I Aircraft
December 8, 2010 @ 12:00 AMThe Boeing team began fabricating the first part for the Indian navy's first long-range maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft on Dec. 6 in Wichita, U
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All Hawk trainer issues with India resolved: BAE Systems
December 3, 2010 @ 12:00 AMBAE Systems has asserted that issues concerning the Hawk trainer jet deliveries have been resolved to “both parties’ satisfaction” and that there are no outstanding concerns regarding the delivery of parts for the aircraft which is being manufactured under licence in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). “The follow on Hawk contract signed this summer for a further 57 aircraft is testimony to both the aircraft’s performance for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the strong relationship existing between HAL and BAE Systems”, said Guy Douglas, BAE Systems spokesperson in India
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Fire control system for mini-UAVs developed: ScanEagle could fire weapons
December 2, 2010 @ 12:00 AMThe U S Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) recently demonstrated a miniaturized fire control system capable of arming small, tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) with miniature weapons. It is called the Weapons Management Suite (WMS)
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Indian MMRCA contract by March 2011: IAF Chief
November 29, 2010 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian contract to buy 126 MMRCA fighter aircraft is expected to be signed by March 2011, the Indian Air Force Chief of Staff, P.V
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Israeli defence companies involved in irregularities: Indian Minister
November 25, 2010 @ 12:00 AMIrregularities in respect of some Israeli Defence companies operating in India have come to notice and appropriate restrictions have been placed on dealing with the companies, Defence Minister A.K
Pentagon to Arm Warfighters with ‘Made in America’ Low-Cost Drones
Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon from 139-Aircraft Navy Fleet
South Korea’s DAPA Finishes Incheon Class Frigate Search Radar Upgrade
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...