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BAE Systems, Reaction Engines Partner On Hypersonic Aerospace Engine
November 2, 2015 @ 12:07 PMBAE Systems plc and Reaction Engines Limited will collaborate to accelerate the development of a new aerospace engine that combines jet and rocket technologies with the potential to revolutionise hypersonic flight. Under the terms of the agreement, BAE Systems will invest £20
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No Decision Yet On Indonesia's Russian Su-35 Jets Buy
November 2, 2015 @ 10:26 AMIndonesia has not reached decision on buying Russian Sukhoi Su-35 (Flanker-E) jets. In September, Indonesia decided to replace its US-made Northrop F-5 Tiger II fighter jets with Russian Sukhoi Su-35s, Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu said
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China in Espionage Spat with UK, Japan
November 2, 2015 @ 10:12 AMWhile China is being accused of using honey trap and cyber-espionage tactics to steal UKs military secrets, China has started a counter-espionage hotline to report suspected spies in the nation. China recently arrested four Japanese who were accused of spying
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US, South Korea Plan To Detect, Disrupt, Destroy North's Missiles
November 2, 2015 @ 09:54 AMThe US and South Korea have jointly considered implementing plan to detect, disrupt and destroy North Korean missiles carrying nuclear as well as biochemical warheads. US Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter and South Korean Defense Minister Han Min Koo approved the implementation of a plan if needed; following the raising attack threats of North Korea
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Israeli Military Cautioned Of Possible CIA Recruitment Attempt
November 2, 2015 @ 09:50 AMThe Israels military intelligence service has cautioned the nations defense forces personnel to be aware of Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) activities and report immediately of any contacts by its operatives. The memo was addressed to all Israel Defense Forces (IDF) officers and soldiers by the Information Security Department, a counter-intelligence body of the military intelligence
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Chinese Ship-killing Missile Worries US
November 2, 2015 @ 09:14 AMChinese sub-marine launched supersonic missile YJ-18 has made the US Navys operations in South China Sea difficult. According to a new report to the US Congress assessing the missile, the YJ-18 accelerates to supersonic speed just before hitting its target, making it harder for a crew to defend their ship, Bloomberg reported Sunday
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Brahmos Missile Test Validates Indian Destroyer INS Kochi’s Systems
November 1, 2015 @ 07:42 PMThe Brahmos cruise missile was successfully tested from Indian Navys newest stealth destroyer INS Kochi. The second of Project 15A “Kolkata-class” guided missile destroyer test fired the missile as part of an acceptance test during a naval drill being conducted on off Indias west coast
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US Army Awards BAE Systems $245 Howitzer, Ammo Carrier Production Contract
November 1, 2015 @ 01:05 PMThe US Army has awarded BAE Systems a $245 million contract to complete the low-rate initial production (LRIP) of the M109A7 self-propelled howitzer and M992A3 ammunition carrier. “The success of this program is directly attributable to the partnership between the Army and BAE Systems,” said Adam Zarfoss, director of Artillery and Bradley programs at BAE Systems
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Are Tiltrotors Airworthy?
October 31, 2015 @ 12:53 PMA fatal crash of Agustawestland Aw609 in northern Italy yesterday and Bell-Boeing V-22 Osprey crash in Hawaii in May this year that killed two marines and injured 20 others has raised questions about the safety and airworthiness of the aircraft. An Agustawestland AW609 that crashed in northern Italy killing both of its pilots
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Russian Navy To Get Reconnaissance Ship For Monitoring US Missile Defense Systems
October 31, 2015 @ 12:28 PMRussia has planned to deliver Ivan Khurs communications ship to its navy in December 2016 to monitor US missile defense systems. "The Ivan Khurs communications ship is planned to be launched in the second quarter of 2016… Shipbuilders intend to pass the communications ship to the Russian Navy in December 2016," a spokesperson of Severnaya Verf shipyard said Friday
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...