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Rolls-Royce, Purdue University To Develop Next-Gen Aircraft Propulsion Systems
April 18, 2016 @ 12:42 PMRolls-Royce has partnered with Purdue University to form $33 million jet-engine research and development programme to create next-generation aircraft propulsion systems. The new programme will support research and technology development in thermal management for advanced propulsion systems, compressor and turbine technology, and analytical methods
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BAE Systems, Fincantieri, Navantia In Australian $31 Billion Naval Modernization Program
April 18, 2016 @ 12:18 PMAustralia has shortlisted three European companies as part of its AUD 40 billion (US $31 billion) naval modernization program. UK based BAE Systems, Italys Fincantieri and Spanish Navantia had been asked to refine designs for nine new frigates to be built for AUD 35 billion, Wall street Journal reported Monday
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Chinese Military Aircraft Lands At Disputed South China Sea Island For the...
April 18, 2016 @ 12:11 PMA Chinese military aircraft for the first time has landed at an airport built on an island in South China Sea. The airport built by the China could base fighter jets
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India To Purchase 145 M777 Howitzers For US$ 750 Million
April 18, 2016 @ 10:21 AMIndia is likely to buy 145 M777 Howitzers for $750 million to equip its Mountain Strike Corps. The decision to buy ultra-light Howitzers produced by BAE Systems under the ‘Make In India program was discussed at a meeting on April 12 between Indian Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar and his US counterpart Ashton Carter,
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Singapore Launches Second Littoral Mission Vessel
April 18, 2016 @ 10:13 AMSingaporean Navy has launched its second Littoral Mission Vessel (LMV), ‘Sovereignty Saturday. "With its integrated sensors and weapons, as well as advanced C4 systems, the LMV will be more efficient and effective vessels that enhance our ability to detect and respond to current and future maritime threats," Deputy Prime Minister and Coordinating Minister for National Security Teo Chee Hean said during the launching ceremony
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CFM Delivers First LEAP-1A Engines To Airbus
April 18, 2016 @ 09:43 AMCFM has delivered the first two production engines (a shipset) for Airbus on April 2. This delivery paves the way for installation on the first customer aircraft and for entry into service by mid-year
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Iran Shows Off S-300 Radar Systems Behind A Veil?
April 18, 2016 @ 09:20 AMIran displayed part of the Russian-made S-300 air defense missile system that included 2 radar systems of S-300, its carrier and command vehicles as well as the crane for lifting its missiles in a military parade held in Tehran to mark its National Army Day. A portion of the S-300 missile system was unveiled in the massive parades south of Tehran, also attended by foreign military attachés, Tasnim Nes Agency reported Sunday
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Thales To Deliver Fulmar UAS To Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency
April 18, 2016 @ 09:03 AMThales has won a contract to deliver Fulmar Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA). Fulmar, a small fixed wing UAS, is to be installed on six New Generation Patrol Crafts (NGPC), being constructed by Destini Shipbuilding and Engineering Sdn
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Indonesia Deploys Two Warships For Anti-Abu-Sayyaf Operations
April 18, 2016 @ 08:52 AMThe Indonesian Defense Forces (TNI) has sent two warships along the Malasian-Philippine border to counter Abu-Sayyaf group in response to the latest abduction of Indonesian citizens by the group. TNI has sent KRI Badau-841 and KRI Slamet Riyaid-352 warships to secure its citizens along the border between Malaysia and the Philippines
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Irkut To Supply 30 Yak-130 Trainers To Russian Aerospace Forces By 2018
April 18, 2016 @ 08:50 AMThe Russian Defense Ministry and Irkut Corporation have signed a contract for the supply of 30 Yak-130 combat training aircraft to the Russian Aerospace Forces before the end of 2018, the ministrys press service said Sunday. "In accordance with the terms of the contract, 30 Yak-130 aircraft will be transferred to the Aerospace Forces before the end of 2018," Sputnik reported citing a statement by the press service
Diehl Defence to Acquire Explosive Ordnance Disposal Firm, EST Energetics
Russian Burevestnik Nuclear-powered Cruise Missile Could Release Radioactive Material During Flight
French DGA to Add Collaborative Combat, ISR Mission Capability to A400M Aircraft...
Indian Navy to Commission Stealt Frigate, Anti-submarine Craft, Hydrographic Survey Vessel
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
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