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Software Defined Radios For Russian Armed Forces
October 20, 2014 @ 09:39 AMThe Russian Armed Forces will be equipped with software defined radio communication systems, Maj. Gen
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US Navy's Seventh Littoral Combat Ship USS Detroit Launched
October 20, 2014 @ 08:55 AMThe industry team led by Lockheed Martin launched the US Navys seventh Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Detroit, into the Menominee River at Marinette Marine Corporation (MMC), the company announced Saturday. "It is a privilege to serve as the sponsor of the future USS Detroit and to participate in the major milestones along the way to her assuming her place as part of the great U
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Safran, Bharat Forge To Team Up For Indian Aerospace Opportunities
October 18, 2014 @ 12:22 PMSafran and Bharat Forge announced a long-term partnership to supply critical high integrity forged and machined components for Indian commercial aircraft applications to Safrans global affiliates last week. Over the past 18 months, Safran and Bharat Forge have worked on a demonstrator phase for initial trial production of critical forgings in a variety of materials; including titanium, nickel based and steel alloys, for aerospace
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US Navy Declares IOC For New E2D Advanced Hawkeye
October 18, 2014 @ 10:48 AMThe latest variant of E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft with enhanced flexibility and situational awareness has achieved Initial Operational Capability, US Navy announced October 10. Initial Operational Capability (IOC) signifies that the first operational squadron, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 125, is manned, trained, equipped and ready to start deployment preparation with E-2D aircraft
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Libyan Operations Inspire UK RAF’s Typhoon upgrades
October 18, 2014 @ 09:48 AMLibyan bombing operations in 2011 has inspired the UK Royal Air Forces (RAF) largest ever fighter upgrade program known as the Phase 1 enhancements (P1E). The UK has started using the upgraded package Typhoon aircraft, developed by BAE Systems working together with its Eurofighter Partner companies, the RAF and UK Ministry of Defense, (MOD) as part of the P1E
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New Raytheon Maverick Missile To Reduce Collateral Damage Risk
October 18, 2014 @ 09:25 AMA new version of the Maverick laser-guided missile will come with a software upgrade which will reduce the risk of collateral damage. The Maverick weapon system, a U
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Delayed FGFA Deal May Get The Nudge During Putin’s India Visit
October 17, 2014 @ 01:44 PMIndia and Russia may finally settle on a number of delayed defense deals including the Fifth Generational Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) program during Russian President Vladimir Putins visit to India this December. Putin met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the BRICS summit in July where both leaders reportedly agreed that the $30 billion program to build 200 jets should move forward
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Australia Receives First Seahawk Combat Helicopter
October 17, 2014 @ 09:33 AMThe Australian Navys first of 24 MH-60R seahawk ‘Romeo combat helicopter arrived at Her Majesty Australian Ship (HMAS) Albatross, Nowra, earlier this week, local media reported. The first Romeo and a non-flying MH-60R ‘Bromeo maintenance training aid airframe, which will be used to train aircrew and maintainers, were transported aboard a Royal Australian Air Force C-17A Globemaster from NAS Jacksonville, Florida, where they had been operated by NUSQN 725
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India Successfully Test-Fires Nirbhay Cruise Missile
October 17, 2014 @ 09:05 AMIndia successfully test-fired, Nirbhay, an indigenously developed sub-sonic long-range cruise missile at Chandipur, local media reported today. The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) declared that the test was successful after the missile took off and took a turn towards the Bay of Bengal at a height of 800 meters
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BrahMos Supersonic Missile To Demonstrate Vertical Dive Capability Next Year
October 17, 2014 @ 08:51 AMIndo-Russian BrahMos supersonic missile will test a near vertical dive and surround capability within a year, The Hindu reported today. The Block –III variant of BrahMos has perfected a surgical strike capability and will further demonstrate vertical dive capability which will allow the Army to inventively approach their operational plans
Japan Joins AUKUS Autonomous Underwater Communications Exercise
Germany Approves Fast-Track Procurement Law to Boost Military Readiness
DroneShield to Join Project FlyTrap as European CUAS Demand Increases
Philippines Backs U.S.-Funded Ammo Plant in Subic Bay amid China Sea Dispute...
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...