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China Using Barter Trade, Flexible Payment Terms to Push Arms Sales
March 7, 2018 @ 11:10 AMChina has seen an increase of over 70 percent in its defense exports from 2012 to 2016 when compared to 2007-2011 overtaking Germany, France and the UK during the time. According to Chinese PLA Army run media publication, Chinamil, Barter trade and flexible payment terms have helped China to become the third largest weapon supplier in the world
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China’s 2018 Defence Budget Set at $174.5 billion
March 5, 2018 @ 08:52 AMChina's defense budget in 2018 will be 1.1069 trillion yuan ($174
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Tata-Boeing Inaugurate Apache Helicopter Fuselages Facility
March 1, 2018 @ 01:49 PMTata Boeing Aerospace (TBAL), a joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) today inaugurated its facility to produce fuselages for the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Spread over 14,000-square metres and employing 350 highly skilled workers, the facility will be the sole global producer of fuselages for AH-64 Apache helicopter delivered by Boeing to its global customers including the US Army, a joint press release from Tata and Boeing said
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South Korean Navy Takes Delivery Of First Daegu-class FFX-II Frigate
February 28, 2018 @ 03:25 PMThe Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has officially taken delivery of the first of eight Daegu-class frigates, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. and powered by Rolls-Royce, in a ceremony on Tuesday
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Leonardo’s SW-4 Manned/Unmanned Helicopter Performs Flight Without Safety Pilot
February 27, 2018 @ 01:56 PMLeonardos SW-4 Solo optionally piloted helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight without a safety pilot onboard at Taranto-Grottaglie Airport in Italy. Tests included remote engine start up and shut down with ground run, automatic take-off and landing, hovering OGE (Out of Ground Effect) and acceleration to forward flight, automatic way point navigation to and from the area of operation and simulation of a surveillance mission
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Russian Army To Begin Using New 500 kg Glide Cluster Bomb In
February 20, 2018 @ 02:44 PMTechmash concern, Russias largest munitions manufacturer, will deliver a new cluster bomb called Drel (Drill) to the Russian Army in 2018. "The state-run tests of a new model of the planned cluster bomb with a weight of 500 kilograms (0
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Upgraded Russian Su-25 Ground Attack Planes to Get Anti-MANPAD Device
February 13, 2018 @ 05:55 AMRussia intends to equip its upgraded Su-25 ground attack jets with a device to deflect missiles launched from Man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS). Called Vitebsk, the new system will be installed on the Su-25SM3 ground attack planes, which are upgraded versions of the workhorse Su-25s
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Indian Navy’s Six Oldest Submarines Undergoing Major Refit Process
February 8, 2018 @ 09:54 AMThe delay in induction of Indias new class of attack submarines has forced the Navy to upgrade six of its oldest submarines under the Major Refit and Life Certification (MRLC) programme. Four Sindhughosh-class (Russian Kilo) and two Shishumar-class (German HDW) submarines are to be engaged in ‘life extension and refit programmes, at a cost of INR 1,000 crore (US$ 155 million) per boat,
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China Deploys Russian-made Su-35 Combat Jets in South China Sea Patrol Missions
February 8, 2018 @ 09:19 AMChina has dispatched Russia-made Su-35 advanced fighters for joint combat cruise missions in South China Sea, in response to provocation by the US in January, the People's Liberation Army Air Force announced on Wednesday. This is a pragmatic action for the air force to fulfill its mission in the new era and conduct a combat training military exercise," according to a notice on the PLA Air Force official Weibo social media account, Global Times reports
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Oshkosh Wins $476 Million to Procure Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2
February 8, 2018 @ 12:26 AMOshkosh has won $476 million contract to procure the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2. Bids were solicited via the Internet with two received
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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?
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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...