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North Korea Preparing To Launch New Satellite: Seoul Newspaper
December 27, 2017 @ 08:25 AMNorth Korea has reportedly manufactured a new artificial satellite called "Kwangmyongsong-5", according to media reports, despite sanctions by the U.N
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US Pilots to Test Taiwan’s Four Upgraded F-16 Fighter Jets
December 27, 2017 @ 08:13 AMAmerican test pilots have reached Taiwan to carry out ground tests on four Republic of China Air Force (RoCAF) F-16 fighter jets upgraded to the V-model. Taiwan is expecting delivery of the first batch of short-range air-to-air missiles, the AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder from US next year
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South Korean Navy to Retire Key Warship
December 27, 2017 @ 07:57 AMThe South Korean navy will retire its benchmark ship, 1500-ton Chungnam frigate. The frigate is one of the first-generation warship
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Hindustan Shipyard Wins $156 Million to Build Two Diving Support Vessels for...
December 27, 2017 @ 07:00 AMIndias Hindustan Shipyard Ltd has won INR 1000 Crores (US $156 million) contract to build two diving support vessels (DSV) for the Indian Navy. “The DSV is used by the Indian Navy to help in emergencies like a submarine sinking, or to provide material to submarines
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Raytheon Wins $80 Million Phalanx Close-In Weapon System Contract
December 27, 2017 @ 06:46 AMRaytheon has won $80 million modification contract to exercise an option for Design Agent Engineering and technical support services for the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System, SeaRAM, and Land-based Phalanx Weapon System for various nations. Phalanx Close-In Weapon System (CIWS) is a fast-reaction terminal defense against low and high-flying, high-speed maneuvering anti-ship missile threats that have penetrated all other defenses
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General Dynamics Wins $83 Million for Phased Maintenance of USS Mesa Verde...
December 27, 2017 @ 06:35 AMGeneral Dynamics was awarded $83 million contract for the execution of USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) fiscal 2018 docking phased maintenance availability. This availability will include a combination of maintenance, modernization, and repair of USS Mesa Verde
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Lockheed Martin Wins $102 Million Aegis Combat System Hardware Design Contract
December 27, 2017 @ 06:28 AMLockheed Martin is being awarded a $102.5 million modification contract to exercise an option for AEGIS Combat System Engineering Agent (CSEA) efforts for the design, development, integration, test, and delivery of computer program baselines and associated technology insertion hardware design support for the next/future advanced capability build
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Indian Air Force to Issue Tender for Perimeter Security of Air Bases...
December 26, 2017 @ 02:39 PMThe Indian air force is planning to issue a tender to secure the perimeter of the air bases housing high-value assets such as fighter jets and transport aircraft. "By this week, the tender for the perimeter security of the air bases would be issued by the Air Force to prevent any illegal entry into them like what happened in Pathankot," unnamed government sources were quoted as saying by
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Russia test-fires ‘Topol’ Inter-continental Ballistic Missile
December 26, 2017 @ 01:18 PMRussias Strategic Missile Force has tested perspective armament for the RS-12M Topol intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the Kapustin Yar practice range in the southern Astrakhan Region. "On December 26, 2017, a combat team of the Strategic Missile Force test-fired an RS-12M Topol intercontinental ballistic missile from the Kapustin Yar state central combined arms training range in the Astrakhan Region," Russias Defense Ministry said Tuesday, TASS reports
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Seoul Considers F-35B Fighter Aircraft Purchase For New Amphibious Landing Ship
December 26, 2017 @ 12:48 PMSouth Korea may consider introducing several F-35B fighter jets for its newest amphibious landing ship slated to be deployed in 2020, Yonhap reports. According to the report, the officials are considering possibilities of operating the F-35B fighter, a short takeoff and vertical landing variant of the US-made fifth-generation warplane from the second 14,000-ton Dokdo-class vessel
Ukraine Discovers Russian Drone Using Mobile Internet for Control
Romania Confirms Plans to Acquire Turkish Hisar-class OPV
U.S. to Resume Funding for New Patriot Interceptor Missile?
Israel Approves Gaza City Seizure Plan
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...