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Iran unveils Torpedo Armed Submersible Watercraft
October 5, 2015 @ 12:10 PMIran has unveiled a torpedo-armed watercraft capable of both on and under water operations. The indigenous submersible watercraft, ‘Zolfaqar is 17-meter long and weighs 22 tons
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Russian Hybrid Drone System To Enable Network Centric Warfare
October 5, 2015 @ 11:52 AMRussia has developed a new drone system that enhances network centric warfare capability allowing direct control from command points. “Rostec's United Instrument Manufacturing Corporation (OPK) has developed an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) equipped with a new system adapted to hybrid warfare”, Sergie Soko, OPKs general director was quoted as saying by Ria Novosti Monday
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Rafale Fighters, Tiger Helicopters Part Of French 2016 Draft Budget
October 5, 2015 @ 10:06 AMFrance is increasing its defense budget for 2016 by $671 million to $32 billion that will include orders of three A400M transporters, nine Rafale fighters, five Tiger helicopters, a Barracuda Submarine and a new frigate. The French governments 2016 budget has also allocated $4
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Spirit Aeronautics Develops Avionics Upgrade For C-21A Aircraft
October 5, 2015 @ 09:27 AMSpirit Aeronautics has developed avionics upgrade to modernize military C-21A aircraft. "We are excited to present this unique solution to C-21A operators because it not only increases aircraft systems reliability, it meets all of the requirements of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) mandates," Tony Bailey, President & COO, Spirit Aeronautics said in a statement Friday
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USAF To Install Boeing’s New Electronic Warfare Systems On More Than 400...
October 2, 2015 @ 12:21 PMThe US Air Force will be replacing the Tactical Electronic Warfare System on more than 400 F-15 Es and F-15Cs with Boeings new threat detection system in a $4 billion program. Boeing has won a US Air Forces Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) contract
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CAE Acquires Bombardier’s Canadian Military Aviation Training Base
October 2, 2015 @ 12:11 PMCAE has closed the acquisition of Bombardier's Military Aviation Training business for Canadian $19.8 million
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Allied Defense Industries To Distribute Ultra Electronics OEM Equipment
October 2, 2015 @ 12:06 PMAllied Defense Industries (ADI) has been appointed as an exclusive distributor for Ultra Electronics Precision Air & Land Systems (PALS). ADI will provide worldwide support for Ultras OEM equipment in service on a range of platforms, including the C-130, AH-64, CH-47, NH-90 and AV8B aircraft
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After Lockheed-Sikorsky Merger, Pentagon Opposed To Future Such Deals
October 1, 2015 @ 02:44 PMApprehending hindrances to competition and innovation, the US department of defense has emphasized on opposing future deals similar to Lockheed Martins acquisition of Sikorsky. Pentagon procurement Chief Frank Kendall was quoted as saying by Reuters Wednesday that the Defense Department would not dispute Lockheeds $9 billion agreement to purchase Sikorsky, but said “it still gives rise to significant policy concerns
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India To Receive First Boeing Apache, Chinook Helicopters By 2018.
October 1, 2015 @ 01:23 PMBoeing plans to start delivery of the Chinook and Apache helicopters to India by 2018. The $3 billion deal is set to be completed by 2020, sources close to the deal were quoted as saying by the Wall Street Journal Thursday
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US To Establish Cyber Mission Force By 2018
October 1, 2015 @ 01:02 PMThe US Department of Defense is planning to establish a massive Cyber Mission Force by 2018 to prevent cyber crimes against the country. The Department officials said in hearing at the US House Armed Services Committee that Cyber Mission Force would comprise of some 68 Cyber Protection Teams that would help to defend the Defense Departments networks from cyberattacks, Sputnik reported
Russia Relies on U.S., European, and Chinese Components for Gerbera Drones
France, U.K. Authorize Ukraine to Strike Russian Territory Using SCALP Missiles
Germany Receives First H145M Light Combat Helicopter from Airbus
Brazil’s Embraer, PT Dirgantara Indonesia to Boost Commercial Aviation
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...