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Royal Navy Selects Terma’s SCANTER 4100 Radar System For Offshore Patrol Vessels
December 17, 2014 @ 09:59 AMBAE Systems has selected Termas SCANTER 4100 radar system for integration on board the Royal Navys three new River class Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPV). The latest version of the SCANTER 4103 proven 2D Naval Air & Surface Surveillance Radar features the latest in software and powerful processing electronics resulting in improved performance
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India's Nuclear Submarine Began Sea Trails On December 15
December 17, 2014 @ 08:38 AMIndias indigenously-built nuclear submarine INS Arihant began sea trials on December 15 from the Shipbuilding Centre (SBC) at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. The 6,000-tonne boat, equipped with an 80MW Indian-designed and built pressurised water reactor, smoothly exiting the enclosed harbour from its narrow mouth into the open sea
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Lockheed Martin Delivers New C2BMC Software Upgrade To US Military
December 17, 2014 @ 04:51 AMLockheed Martin announced Tuesday that it has delivered a command control battle management and communications (C2BMC) software upgrade for the US Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC). The software, Spiral 8
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US Navy Plans To Buy 264 Ships For $500 Billion Over 30
December 17, 2014 @ 03:38 AMThe US Department of Defense (DoD) has submitted the Navy's 2015 shipbuilding plan, which covers fiscal years 2015 to 2044, to the Congress in July 2014, Congressional Budget Office said in a report. The Navy estimates that buying the new ships specified in the 2015 plan would cost $500 billion over 30 years, or an average of $16
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Airbus Helicopters To Continue Support For Bundeswehr’s EC135 Training Helicopters
December 16, 2014 @ 12:28 PMAirbus Helicopters has won a contract to maintain, overhaul and ensure the availability of the German Army Aviation Schools fleet of EC135 training helicopters. This extends the existing contract, signed in 2005, by a further seven years
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ThyssenKrupp Launches First A200 MEKO Frigate for Algeria
December 16, 2014 @ 11:25 AMThe German ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) shipyard launched the first type MEKO A200 frigate built for the naval forces of Algeria. The Algerian navy forces bought two type Meko A200 frigates from TKMS for 2
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US Approves AMRAAM Missile Sale To Japan
December 16, 2014 @ 11:17 AMThe US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) today has approved sale of 17 AIM-120C7 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Japan for an estimated $33 million. "The Government of Japan requires these missiles for national defense, regional security, inventory modernization, and U
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Alaska Aerospace Selects Lockheed Martin's Athena IIS Rocket for Kodiak Launch Complex...
December 16, 2014 @ 11:02 AMAlaska Aerospace Corporation (AAC) selected Lockheed Martin's Athena IIS rocket as its launch vehicle of choice for small and medium lift missions from the Kodiak Launch Complex (KLC) on December 15. Lockheed Martin and AAC will work together to define and implement rocket and launch pad upgrades to support a wider range of government and commercial payloads on an Athena vehicle launched from KLC
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Rockwell Collins To Study NASA’s Single Pilot Operation Program
December 16, 2014 @ 08:53 AMRockwell Collins announced Monday that it has been selected by NASA for its Single Pilot Operation program. The research is focused on exploring concepts and technology for crew capacity, ground support and automation on commercial airlines
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Sweden To Train Defense And Security Companies To Combat Corruption
December 16, 2014 @ 08:47 AMThe Swedish Defense and Security Export Agency (FXM) announced Monday that it along with the Swedish Security and Defense Industry Association (SOFF) are presenting a joint anti-corruption training to strengthen companies in the defense and security industry. The web-based course is planned to help companies to combat corruption and to inspire them to further work and knowledge on this area
Anduril Tests New High-Speed Autonomous Missile ‘Barracuda-100M’ for U.S. Army
Italian Air Force Awards CAE Contract for MQ-9A Predator Mission Trainer Plus...
Thales to Acquire Full Control of Joint Venture with RTX on NATO...
Russia Planning All-New Helicopter, Mi-80 to Replace Legendary Mi-8
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...