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Robotic Landing Gear To Help Helicopters Land On Irregular Surfaces
September 11, 2015 @ 11:56 AMThe US Defence Advanced Research Products Agency (DARPA) has conducted an experimental demonstration of a novel robotic landing gear system which will help Helicopters land an take off from angled, irregular and moving surfaces. The adaptive system replaces standard landing gear with four articulated, jointed legs that are able to fold up next to the helicopters fuselage while in flight and are equipped with force-sensitive contact sensors in their feet
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KRET Develops EW Systems For Offshore Platforms
September 11, 2015 @ 11:26 AMRussia's KRET can equip Fuel and Energy facilities with the electronic warfare capability of countering terror threats. "We can be relied upon to deliver protective systems to fuel and energy facilities — oil wells, offshore drilling platforms and popular sports events, such as the FIFA World Cup
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Saab To Modernize Polish MiG-29 With EW Systems
September 11, 2015 @ 11:00 AMSaab will modernize Polish MiG-29 fleet in an agreement with Wojskowe Zaklady Lotnicze (WZL) to enable the aircraft to carry the companys electronic warfare self-protection systems. Saab signed a teaming agreement with WZL Thursday to open the way to cooperate on modernization of other systems in use with Polish Air Force
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North Korea Likely To Launch Long-Range Missile Next Month
September 10, 2015 @ 03:29 PMNorth Korea is likely to launch long range missile next month following the upgrade of missile launch facility. "There is a possibility that the North could fire a missile to commemorate the anniversary of founding workers party on October 10 as it is currently finishing construction at its rocket launch facility in Dongchang-ri on its west coast border," the South Korean defense ministry said in a report to the National Assembly
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Russian MoD May Order 75 More Su-30SM Jets
September 10, 2015 @ 02:32 PMThe Russian Ministry of Defense might order an additional 75 Su-30SM multi-role fighter jets with Irkut. “Russia might teed up a larger contract for up to 75 of the military planes
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Kratos To Support US Army Laser System Development Project
September 10, 2015 @ 02:30 PMKratos Defense & Security Solutions has won a $32 million task contract to assist US Army in developing high-energy laser systems. The companys subsidiary, Digital Fusion Solutions will provide systems engineering, software support, and training and new development enhancements to the Army's Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command
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Rheinmetall Presents Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle At MSPO, Poland
September 10, 2015 @ 01:29 PMRheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles has presented versatile Armoured Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) at the International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO. Various weapon stations can be integrated into the AMPV
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Russia Flies Around NATO Airspace To Supply Weapons To Syria: Debka File
September 10, 2015 @ 01:28 PMMoscow has opened an alternate route over the Caspian Sea and northern Iran and Iraq to supply weapons to Syria after Turkey, Greek, Bulgaria and Cyprus closed their airspace to Russian military aircraft. The route for its ongoing military airlift from Sevastopol in Crimea and other bases in southern Russia runs over the Caspian Sea and northern Iran and Iraq and terminates with deliveries at the Syrian Mezze Airbase in Damascus and the new Russian air and ground base at Jablah, near the Syrian port of Latakia, DEBKAfile reported Wednesday
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India, Russia Discuss Smerch Rocket Ammo Manufacturing Deal
September 10, 2015 @ 12:29 PMIndia is in discussion with Russia on manufacturing ammunition for Russian-made Smerch multiple rocket launchers in the country. "Talks are continuing, the Indian side is considering an appropriate form of cooperation, whether it will be a joint venture or co-production
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US Navy, Raytheon Develop Electronic Attack Payload For UAVs
September 10, 2015 @ 12:04 PMUS Navy scientists and the Raytheon have tested their newly developed electronic attack system, CERBERUS, which can be carried on a Miniature Air Launched Decoy-Jammer (MALD-J). Both have jointly demonstrated captive flights of modular, rapid replacement architecture for electronic warfare (EW) payloads on the air-launched unmanned decoy vehicle
CTech Secures NATO SATCOM Modernization Contract
Five of Six Ukrainian ATACMS Missiles Targeting Russia’s Bryansk Destroyed: Kremlin
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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...