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Singapore, US Navies Conduct Torpedo Firing Exercise
July 23, 2015 @ 11:26 AMThe Singaporean Navy (RSN) and US Navy have successfully conducted Torpedo firing exercise as part of the Co-operation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise yesterday. The RSNs RSS Supreme, Formidable-class frigate and Singaporean Air Forces Sikorsky S-70B Seahawk naval helicopter along with US Navys MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter took part in the combined torpedo exercise
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India To Seek ‘Negotiated Resolution’ Instead Of Blacklisting Defense Firms
July 23, 2015 @ 10:29 AMIndias latest Defense Procurement Procedure (DPP) is likely to propose alternative mechanisms to curb corruption instead of blacklisting defense manufacturers. The new DPP to be announced next month is considering ‘negotiated resolution with the accused company similar to ‘deferred prosecution agreements (DPA) followed by UK and US, according to Indian Express news daily report on Thursday
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Upgraded Eurofighter Typhoon to Cost 20 Per Cent Less
July 23, 2015 @ 09:27 AMIn an attempt to woo customers for the Eurofighter Typhoon, BAE Systems has cut its production cost by 20 per cent while upgrading some features. During a briefing at the Royal International Air Tattoo, in Fairford, Glos, the company, RAF and ministers said that the jet was being upgraded from a “multi-role” to a “swing role” jet, with greater capabilities that make it more attractive to potential buyers
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Peru To Showcase Chinese Multi-Barrel Rocket Launchers At National Day Parade
July 22, 2015 @ 04:14 PMPeru will showcase its imported Chinese 122mm Type 90 Multi-Barrel Rocket Launchers during the national day parade on July 29, the Global Times reports on Wednesday. China handed over 27 122mm Type 90 Multi-Barrel Rocket Launchers to Peru in a delivery ceremony on July 18 and Peruvian President Ollanta Humala, defense minister and commanders of the armed force were all presented at the event, Peru's local media reports
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Indian Navy, DRDO, SAIL Team To Produce Steel For Indigenous Submarines
July 22, 2015 @ 03:48 PMIndian Navy along with Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and Steel Authority of India (SAIL) have tied up to develop a special grade steel for indigenously designed nuclear powered stealth submarines. “This is an achievement as other exporting nations that produce the special steel were either unwilling or unable to continue selling it to India
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Indian Defense FDI Cap Increase Has No Impact On Investment Inflow
July 22, 2015 @ 03:36 PMThe increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) cap from 26 per cent to 49 per cent in Indian defense sector has had no impact on the investment flow and has only managed a miniscule INR 48 lakh (US $0.08 million) in the past year
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North Korea Likely To launch Long-range Rocket From New Launcher
July 22, 2015 @ 03:36 PMNorth Korea will launch a new, long-range rocket, possibly in October from its newly erected launch tower at its missile base. South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported Tuesday that the 220-foot tower will be able to carry the launch of a longer-range missile, twice the size of the 30-metre Unha-3 rocket launched in December, 2012
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Iran Has Ordered 100 Russian Refueling Aircraft, Claims DEBKAfile
July 22, 2015 @ 03:00 PMIran has ordered 100 Russian IL78 MKI Tanker Aircraft to extend its air forces range up to 7,300 km, DEBKAfile, an Israel based Intelligence website has claimed. DEBKAfile intelligence and security news service reported today that the move is in opposition to international arms sanctions
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Iraq Fast Catching Up With China, India As Russia's Biggest Arms Importer
July 22, 2015 @ 02:12 PMIraq has joined India and China as Russia's top three arms importers in 2014. Rostec, the holding company of various Russian arms manufacturers said in its annual report on Wednesday that the deliveries of Russian military equipment were made to 59 countries
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Indigenizing Aircraft Not In Indian Navy’s Plans
July 22, 2015 @ 12:29 PMLocal manufacturing of fighter and reconnaissance aircraft is not on the indigenization agenda of the Indian Navy for the next 15 years. India has a huge requirement of carrier borne fighter aircraft as it is building its indigenous aircraft carrier and has another bigger carrier on the drawing board besides a steadily growing requirement for maritime surveillance planes
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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...