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Rosoboronexport Announces Plans To Export Cyber Security Products
August 23, 2017 @ 02:23 PMRussian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport signed an agreement with Concern Avtomatika on exports of Russian cybersecurity systems in 2017-2019 at Army-2017 International Military and Technical Forum Tuesday. "According to the document, the special exporter will export systems and means of information security in 2017-2019
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Rosoboronexport To Overhaul, Modernize Kazakh Armoured Vehicles
August 23, 2017 @ 02:09 PMSemey Engineering JSC, the company of the defense sector of the economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has signed a framework agreement with Russias Rosoboronexport for full cycle overhaul and modernization of armoured vehicles at its facility. "The plant for repair and modernization, located in the city of Semey, will be equipped with modern equipment for the repair of armored vehicles of Soviet and Russian production, which is in the service of the army of Kazakhstan
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North Korea Developing New Ballistic Missile, Pukguksong-3
August 23, 2017 @ 12:39 PMNorth Korea has hinted at the development of a new ballistic missile named Pukguksong-3 which is speculated to be an upgraded version of the land land-based solid-fuel Pukguksong-2, which Pyongyang test-fired in February. Details about the missile, such as its range and weapons payload are not clear except that it is ballistic missile based on solid-fuel and capable of carrying a nuclear warhead, presuming Pyongyang has one
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Japan Seeks $48.1 Billion Defense Budget for fiscal 2018
August 23, 2017 @ 12:27 PMJapanese Defense Ministry plans to seek a budget of 5.26 trillion yen ($48
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Russian Su-57 Fighter Jet’s New Engine To Begin Flight Tests By Year-end...
August 23, 2017 @ 11:21 AMThe new engine of Russias fifth generation fighter jet Sukhoi-57 is scheduled to begin flight tests by this year end, local media reports. The engine for the Su-57, developed under the Prospective Airborne Complex of Frontline Aviation program (known by Russian acronym PAK FA), will be tested on board a flying lab in the fourth quarter of 2017, a United Engine Corportation (UEC) spokesperson told
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China's NORINCO Demos New Gen Infantry Fighting Vehicles At Armour Day
August 23, 2017 @ 10:29 AMThe China North Industries Corporation (NORINCO) recently unveiled a new generation infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) and a new active protection system (APS) during the Armour Day it held in Baotou, Inner Mongolia from 15-16 August. The company demonstrated a new VN-17 infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) to about 230 guests from 50 countries which is as described by
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Russian Helicopters To Deliver 8 Mi-28UB 'Night Hunter' Attack Helicopters To Russian...
August 23, 2017 @ 09:56 AMRussian Helicopters will deliver the first batch of eight Mi-28UB combat training helicopters, a new version of the battle-tested Mi-28N “Night Hunter” ground attack helicopter, to the Russian defense ministry by this year end. The Mi-28UB, designed for the Russian Aerospace Forces, passed state tests successfully and is undergoing user acceptance testing at the company, the press release states
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Progress Report About China's Aircraft Carrier To be Presented at Upcoming CPC...
August 23, 2017 @ 09:20 AMA progress report about China's home-made aircraft carrier, designated 002 will be made at the upcoming 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) showing the importance the CPC attaches to indigenous defence technology development. The carrier, whose manufacturer the Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp (DSIC), a subsidiary of the China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) had announced earlier that the vessels would be completed ahead of schedule
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India Issues RFI For 234 Naval Helicopters
August 23, 2017 @ 09:08 AMIndian defense ministry has issued two requests for information to global vendors for naval utility helicopters (NUH) and naval multi-role helicopters (NMRH). The navy is planning to buy 111 NUHs and 123 NMRHs to replace older helicopters
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Afghan’s Special Operations Forces Transformed From Division to Corps
August 22, 2017 @ 03:34 PMAfghanistans elite Special Operations Forces has transitioned from a division to a corps, as part of a four-year security plan meant for improving the country's security forces. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said at the ceremony in Kabul on Sunday, “I can see the results of your fight from last week and I see the huge improvement from last year
Chinese Navy “Expels” U.S. Destroyer in South China Sea Standoff
U.S.A.F. Launches First NTS-3 Satellite on Vulcan Rocket
DARPA Christens ‘Defiant’ — First Fully Autonomous Naval Ship Built With No...
U.K. MoD Developing Drone to Work alongside Apache Helicopters
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
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...