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Boeing Enhances Target Detection Capabilities of US Navy’s EA-18G Growler Electronic Attack...
December 2, 2015 @ 06:10 AMThe US Navy and Boeing recently demonstrated new targeting technologies that greatly enhance aircrew safety and effectiveness through the rapid integration and distribution of target information across multiple aircraft. Utilizing an advanced targeting processor, an open architecture, high-bandwidth data link, and a Windows-based tablet integrated with the mission system, the demonstration proved that Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft can detect targets over longer distances and share information more rapidly than ever before
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First US Air Force F-35A Squadron To Reach Combat Readiness in August...
December 1, 2015 @ 05:36 PMAs the US Air Force prepares for F-35 Lightning II operations, pilots at Hill Air Force Base are rehearsing missions with new simulators delivered by Lockheed Martin. Pilots are now training with four Full Mission Simulators linked together to hone their tactical employment of the F-35 against ground and airborne threats
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Turkey's Aselsan To Develop Active Protection System For $57 Million
December 1, 2015 @ 12:16 PMTurkey's Aselsan has signed an agreement to develop Active Protection System (AKKOR) for the Turkish Land Forces (TLF) for US $57 million. The delivery of the AKKOR will be made in 2020, the company said in a statement Monday
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Turkish F-16s 'Ambushed' Russian Su-24: Russian Air Force Chief
December 1, 2015 @ 11:18 AMRussian Air Force Chief has accused Turkey of ambushing the Russian Su-24 before shooting it down using an air-to-air missile last week. According to the statement released by the Russian Ministry of Defense the operation was planned beforehand and the fighters were ready to attack from the air ambush over the territory of Turkey
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Ukroboronprom Offers Upgrade Of Turkish, Polish Armored Vehicles
December 1, 2015 @ 10:31 AMUkrainian Ukroboronprom has offered to upgrade Turkish and Polish armored vehicles. The state concern has continued negotiations with European defense firms to establish technological and industrial cooperation in upgrading armored vehicles
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German Troops To Fight Islamic State, No Cooperation With Assad
December 1, 2015 @ 09:52 AMThe German cabinet has approved plans to join military campaign against Islamic State in Syria will ruled out any cooperation with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. A German official quoted by Reuters said that, German Defense Minister Ursula Von der Leyen ruled out any cooperation between German forces due to take part in the military campaign and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad or his troops in their fight against Islamic State
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US Navy Delivers First APKWS Laser-Guided Rocket Units To Jordan
December 1, 2015 @ 09:33 AMJordan has received the first Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rocket units from the US Navy. The Navy and BAE Systems recently shipped 110 Advanced Precision Kill Weapons System units to Jordan for integration on its CASA CN-235 light gunship aircraft
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Dyncorp Wins Saudi Land Forces Maintenance Contract
December 1, 2015 @ 09:16 AMDynCorp has won a $61 million, five-year, foreign military sales contract from the US Army to provide maintenance services for Saudi Arabias Land Forces Aviation Command. The contracts estimated completion date is January 31, 2021, according to the statement by the US Department of Defense
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Russia Deploys Howitzers And Rocket Launchers In Syria
December 1, 2015 @ 09:12 AMRussia has deployed heavy artillery and MRL reinforcements to Syria after several 130mm shells were fired by the Syrian rebel groups outside Latakia. Russia has transferred two types of heavy weapons systems by sea and by air to the front near Latakia in the past two days, Debkafile reported Monday
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HAL To Double Production Capacity Of LCA Tejas To 16 Each Year
December 1, 2015 @ 08:35 AMIndias Hindustan Aeronautics is likely to double the production of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas to 16 each year to meet the government target of 100 aircraft for Indian Air Force (IAF). The IAF has decided to order 100 modified Tejas aircraft apart from 20 planes, which had been ordered previously
CTech Secures NATO SATCOM Modernization Contract
Five of Six Ukrainian ATACMS Missiles Targeting Russia’s Bryansk Destroyed: Kremlin
Northrop Grumman Delivers Stand-In Attack Weapon Test Missile to U.S. Air Force...
British Army Enhances Night-Fighting Capabilities with New Thermal Imaging Rifle Sight
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U
Russia's Growing Influence in Africa: Arms Sales and Military Bases
Russia's expanding influence in Africa, demonstrated by arms sales, military deployments, and diplomatic engagements, reflects a significant geopolitical shift on...