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Algerian Amphibious Warfare Ship To Train In Italy
November 20, 2014 @ 02:51 PMThe Algerian amphibious warfare ship "Kalaat Beni Abbes” arrived Monday at the naval base at Taranto, in southern Italy for training. This ship, derived from the Italian navys San Giusto-class, and equipped with a “FREMM-alike” combat system, was ordered from the Italian company Orizzonte Naval Systems by the Algerian navy, through an innovative arrangement that includes the supply of an "integrated training package" integrated by the Italian Navy
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Thales To Upgrade French Military IFF Transponders
November 20, 2014 @ 02:44 PMThales announced Wednesday that it has just won a contract to upgrade the IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) transponders in service with the French armed forces. IFF prevents friendly fire incidents in the theatre of operations by identifying friendly units and ensures the monitoring of military and civil air traffic
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Rheinmetall Introduces Discreet Armored Cabins For Dutch Armed Forces
November 20, 2014 @ 02:37 PMRheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) is presenting a forward-looking protection concept for logistic vehicles at the NIDV defense fair in the Netherlands, the company said in a statement. Developed by Austrian manufacturer Ressenig Fahrzeugbau GmbH and approved by RMMV, the Discreet Armoured Cabin (DAC) can be mounted on the proven TGS chassis
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Northrop Grumman Unveils Viper 2.1 Laser For DIRCM Systems
November 20, 2014 @ 02:33 PMNorthrop Grumman has announced Wednesday that its new Viper 2.1 laser, featuring a form factor and interface for use on all directed infrared countermeasure (DIRCM) systems
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UK MoD Selects Babcock For DSG Acquisition
November 20, 2014 @ 02:27 PMBabcock announced Wednesday that it has been selected by the UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) for the acquisition of the Defense Support Group (DSG). The acquisition agreement includes a contract to provide services to the MoD for 10 years, with an option to extend for a further five years
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Lockheed Martin Sold Defective C-5 Airplane Parts, According To A US DoD...
November 20, 2014 @ 01:35 PMThe US Department of Defense has accused Lockheed Martin of supplying C-5 aircraft to the US government with defective parts, according to a report released Tuesday. The report released by the Inspector General of the Department of Defense states Lockheeds defective parts caused the government to use its money to repair or replace the parts
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CybAero Delivers Last Helicopter To Indra
November 20, 2014 @ 01:29 PMCybAero and Indra entered into a co-development agreement in 2009 that included customization of CybAero's helicopter platform APID 60 to maritime end-uses, tailor-made for Indra's needs. The jointly developed system is being marketed by Indra under the Pelicano product name
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Australian Company Offers Cheaper Submarines Than That Offered By Foreign Shipyards
November 20, 2014 @ 12:51 PMAn Australian state owned shipbuilder has claimed that it could construct a new fleet of submarines for less than the AUS $24 billion which the MoD was planning to spend on foreign procured subs, The Age reported today. The interim head of Adelaide based ASC, Staurt Whiley was quoted as saying to the senate hearing on Thursday morning that the firm believed that it could offer the 12 submarines that will replace the ageing Collins Class Subs for an approximate $18 billion to $24 billion
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DCNS Sets Up New Subsidiary In Australia Targeting SEA 1000 Program
November 20, 2014 @ 12:06 PMDCNS announced the opening of the companys new subsidiary in Australia on Wednesday. The move is likely aimed at getting closer to the Royal Australian Navy (RAN)s Submarine Australian Program (SEA 1000)
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South Korea To Deploy 100 Black Panther Tanks By 2017
November 20, 2014 @ 09:24 AMSouth Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced Wednesday that the country aims to deploy 100 next generation K-2 Black Panther tanks by 2017. The tanks will be fitted with indigenously produced engines and transmission systems
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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...