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New Zealand To Purchase T-6C Trainers Worth $127 Million
January 27, 2014 @ 01:51 PMThe New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has signed a contract worth $127 million to buy 11 Beechcraft T-6Cs to meet its requirement for an advanced pilot training capability, and includes simulators and classroom- and computer-based training packages. New Zealand requires an intermediate trainer with a glass cockpit that will be able to take students from the Pacific Aerospace CT-4E Airtrainer to the Lockheed Martin P-3K2 Orion maritime patrol aircraft, Boeing 757 and upgraded Lockheed C-130H transports, plus the AgustaWestland AW109, NH Industries NH90 and future Kaman SH-2G(I) Seasprite helicopters, according to Flight Global
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Russia Offers Joint Productions On All Future Defense Deals With India, As...
January 22, 2014 @ 11:24 AMJoint productions of all future projects is expected to be the new norm in Indo-Russian relations after Moscow last year offered to set up manufacturing facilities in the country for joint production of defence hardware. India and Russia agreed to set up manufacturing facilities in India for joint production of defence hardware during Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Rogozins state visit to New Delhi last year
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General Dynamics Wins $29.8 Million Advanced Submarine Technologies Contract
January 20, 2014 @ 04:28 PMGeneral Dynamics has won a $29.8 million contract modification from the U
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DAPA Develop New 30mm Complex Anti-Aircraft Weapon
January 14, 2014 @ 03:02 PMThe Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) recently completed development of the 30mm complex anti-aircraft weapon that improves engagement capability. DAPA installed a ground-to-air guided missile to the existing self-reliance antiaircraft gun, BIHO, and mass production would be started next year to increase our military strength in 2015
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Honeywell Under Investigation For Using Chinese Sensors, Magnets on F-35
January 14, 2014 @ 09:11 AMThe US Department of Justice has launched an investigation into Honeywells export and import procedures after it was found that the firm used Chinese parts on the F-35 aircraft. Besides using $2 magnets on the aircrafts radar system, landing gears and other hardware, Honeywell also used simple thermal sensors that were made in China in 2009 and 2010
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Over 10000 UAVs With World's Militaries Spell Trouble For US: Report
January 10, 2014 @ 11:26 AMThe use of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) by world militaries has dramatically increased, leading the US to develop defences against possible enemy UAS attacks, according to a US Army report. The world's UAS inventory has grown from approximately 20 system types and 800 aircraft in 1999, to more than 200 system types and approximately 10,000 unmanned aircraft in 2010, said Nancy Elliott, a spokeswoman with the U
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New Turkish Assault Vessel May Cost Over $800 Million: Report
January 7, 2014 @ 08:54 AMTurkey may have to shell out over $800 million to acquire a new amphibious assault vessel, according to Hurriyet Daily. “This is definitely going to be one of the biggest ever price tags for any naval program for a single platform,” an official was quoted as saying
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Modernized S-61T Helicopter Complete Maiden Flight
January 7, 2014 @ 07:41 AMSikorsky Aircraft today announced the successful maiden test flight of the modernized S-61T helicopter with an integrated glass cockpit and enhanced performance capabilities. In 2010, Sikorsky began a program to upgrade S-61 aircraft and return them to productive service
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India Terminates VVIP Chopper Deal
January 2, 2014 @ 07:53 AMThe Indian government has finally ended the Rs 3,546-crore VVIP chopper deal on the grounds that Anglo-Italian firm AgustaWestland had breached the integrity pact by allegedly paying several million euros in bribes. The formal announcement was made yesterday when Defence Minister A K Antony met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to discuss further development in the case
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Lockheed Martin Launch New LCS Milwaukee
December 19, 2013 @ 05:15 AMLockheed Martin today launched fifth Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Milwaukee at the Marinette Marine Corporation shipyard. "It is a true privilege to serve as the sponsor for this ship as she begins her journey of service and commitment to our powerful Fleet," said Mrs
Dark Eagle Hypersonic Missile Tested in Secretive U.S. Launch from Cape Canaveral...
Kim Jong-un Attends Launch of 5,000-Ton Destroyer at North Korean Naval Shipyard
India Closer to Hypersonic Weapon: DRDO Conducts Second Test of Scramjet Engine
Poland’s First Locally Built AW149 Helicopter Takes Flight
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...
