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Rheinmetall wins $81.4 million contract from German Bundeswehr for artillery ammunition
April 21, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe German Bundeswehr has awarded a major contract for artillery ammunition to the Düsseldorf-based Rheinmetall Group. Worth around EUR 63 million ($81
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Israel-Lockheed Martin F-35 deal in trouble over soaring cost
April 20, 2009 @ 12:00 AMNegotiations between the Israeli Defense Ministry and Lockheed Martin for the purchase of advanced, new-generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighter stealth aircraft continue to bog down over the final hurdles of unit cost and integration of Israeli-specific avionics and armaments, according to media reports. While the Israeli defense establishment complains of soaring F-35 unit costs - a completely rational concern considering the potential defense budget cuts looming on the horizon - the real issue seems to be the installation of Israeli-made systems onto the aircraft
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Italy has awarded over $351 million contract to SELEX Sistemi Integrati for...
March 25, 2009 @ 12:00 AMItalian Defence Ministry has awarded over 260 million euro ($351 million) contract to SELEX Sistemi Integrati for the first phase of the supply of radar systems that will permit the launch in Italy of WiMAX, the new technology that provides high-speed wireless internet connections. Under the agreement, twelve RAT 31 DL radar systems and related logistical support will be delivered to the Italian Air Force by 2014
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High-tech spy and security gadgets at Global Security Asia 2009
March 17, 2009 @ 12:00 AMSECURITY experts and government officials gathering for the Global Security Asia 2009 conference at the Singapore Expo today will get a sneak peek at homeland defense and security gadgets. The biennial event is the largest and most complete homeland security and counter-terrorism symposium and exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region, will be officially opened by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Home Affairs, Mr Wong Kan Seng
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Recession hits Pentagon procurement programmes
March 14, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe US DoD may cut several major defence programmes worth $ 21.7 billion
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First indigenous aircraft carrier for Indian Navy by 2014
March 2, 2009 @ 12:00 AMDefense Minister Shri AK Antony laid the keel of the country’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) at a simple ceremony at the Cochin Shipyard in Kochi today. Scheduled to be completed by 2014, the feat will catapult India as only the fourth nation in the world into the exclusive club of nations which have the capability of designing and building 40,000 tonne aircraft carriers
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Russian demanded additional $700 million for Gorshkov, according to Forecast International
February 23, 2009 @ 12:00 AMNEW DELHI --- The Indian Navy has been stunned by a Russian demand for an additional $700 million payment for the completion of the reconstruction of the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov. This brings the total demanded by the Russians to $2
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BAE Systems awarded $25.8 million contract by U.S. DoD for military
February 18, 2009 @ 12:00 AMARLINGTON, Va. --- Tow contracts has been awarded by U
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Raytheon awarded $180 million contract by US Navy for Marine Corps Enhanced...
February 17, 2009 @ 12:00 AMRICHARDSON, Texas --- The U.S
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EW Systems will have $27.8 billion market in next 10 years:
February 3, 2009 @ 12:00 AMNEWTOWN, Conn. --- An estimated $27
Turkey to Sell Russian S-400 Systems to Third Country as GE Engine...
Pentagon Awards Contracts to Develop Laser Weapons Against Cruise Missiles, Drones
Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz as US Signals Return to...
China-made Aircraft Fly in U.S. Airshow for First Time
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
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