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Fourth Launch Test Of Agni-V Missile Stuck Due To Battery Issue: DRDO...
July 4, 2016 @ 01:28 PMA technical snag with the battery of Indias indigenous nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) Agni-V has caused the delay in its fourth test. “It has been delayed because of a technical snag,” Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) chief S Christopher was quoted as saying by IANS
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US Drone Strikes Killed 64 To 116 Civilians Since 2009: White House
July 2, 2016 @ 10:22 AMThe US President Barack Obama has signed an executive order to prevent civilian deaths due to drone strikes after the report published by the government revealed the figures on non-combatants deaths. According to the White House report released on Friday, the US drones has killed only 64 to 116 civilians in 473 strikes launched between Jan 20, 2009 and Dec 31, 2015
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Serbia Receives First Two Russian Mi-17V-5 Helicopters
June 30, 2016 @ 08:41 AMSerbia has taken delivery of first two medium military-transport helicopters, Mi-17V-5, from Russian Helicopters under a contract signed by Rosoboronexport in September 2015. In addition to the manufacturing of helicopters, it also provided for retraining pilots of the Serbian air force and technical personnel
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US Navy Tests Innovative Technology To Streamline Aircraft Carrier Landing Process
June 29, 2016 @ 02:25 PMThe US Navy tested a technology innovation that makes landing fixed-wing aircraft aboard an aircraft carrier easier. The Maritime Augmented Guidance with Integrated Controls for Carrier Approach and Recovery Precision Enabling Technologies, or Magic Carpet, is advanced technology designed to streamline the aircraft carrier landing process, which provides improved safety, efficiency and success rates in recovering fixed-wing aircraft on board aircraft carriers, according to the Navy press release
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AM General To Supply 356 Humvee Vehicles To Iraq For $66 Million
June 25, 2016 @ 08:14 AMAM General has won a $66 million to supply 356 High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles to Iraq. Work is scheduled to completed by Aug
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First Of Two French Mistral Warships Reaches Egypt
June 24, 2016 @ 01:35 PMEgypt has received the first of two French-made Mistral warships sold by France after it cancelled their sale to Russia. The Mistral assault ship approached the main port on Egypts northern coast Alexandria Thursday
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Quebec Invests $1 Billion Investment To Bombardier For C Series Aircraft Program
June 23, 2016 @ 04:58 PMBombardier has entered into a definitive agreement for the previously announced $1 billion US investment by the Government of Québec in a newly created C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP), to which the assets, liabilities and obligations of the C Series aircraft program will be transferred. “We are delighted to officially welcome the Government of Québec as an equity partner in the C Series program,” said Alain Bellemare, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier
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US Rolls Out First Israeli F-35 Fighter ‘Adir’
June 23, 2016 @ 02:28 PMIsraeli and US government leaders along with Lockheed Martin rolled out the first Israeli Air Force F-35A Lightning II Wednesday. Israel's F-35, called Adir - which means "Mighty One" in Hebrew - will be a significant addition to maintaining Israel's qualitative military edge in the Middle East region, with its advanced capability to defeat emerging threats, including advanced missiles and heavily-defended airspace
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Russia Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missile Interceptor
June 21, 2016 @ 02:51 PMRussian Air and Missile Defense force has launched a short range ballistic missile interceptor Tuesday. "The purpose of the launch was to prove the characteristics of the missile defense systems antimissiles in service with the Russian Aerospace Force [RusAF]," Defense Ministrys press office told journalists
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Egyptian Additional 12 Rafale Order May Delay Indian Deliveries Further
June 21, 2016 @ 01:32 PMIndias 36 rafale fighter deliveries may be delayed further if Egypt opts to purchase 12 Rafale optional under the contract signed with France in February 2015. In the wake of the visit of French President François Hollande in Egypt in April this year , negotiations between the Egyptian army and Dassault Aviation have started to purchase twelve Rafale optional under the last years contract, La Tribune reported quoting sources as saying last week
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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...