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South Korean Army to Resume Using K-9 Howitzer for Training
December 26, 2017 @ 10:50 AMThe South Korean Army plans to resume use of its K-9 howitzer for training "in stages" following a report that a mechanical flaw trigged an explosion of the artillery system in August which left three soldiers dead and four others wounded. A press release from the South Korean Army published in the local media mentioned mechanical flaw as the likely cause of the abrupt explosion without giving any details
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Antonov Aircraft to be Equipped with Aselsan Avionics
December 26, 2017 @ 10:16 AMTurkish firm Aselsan has entered into an agreement with Ukrainian Antonov company to supply avionics to ‘Antonov branded aircraft. An agreement to this effect was reached during a meeting between representatives of Aselsan, Istanbul Technical University (ITU) and Antonov Aircraft Company in Ukraine last week
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China-made AG600 Amphibious Aircraft Completes Maiden Flight
December 24, 2017 @ 04:26 AMChinas first home-grown amphibious aircraft AG600, has completed its maiden flight in Zhuhai. The large amphibious aircraft AG600, code named "Kunlong," flew from the Jinwan Civil Aviation Airport in the city of Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province at 9
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Russia Close to Complete First Future Strategic Bomber Prototype Development
December 24, 2017 @ 03:54 AMRussia is close to finish the development of its Future Strategic Bomber (PAK DA) prototype model that will replace Tu-22M3, Tu-95MS and Tu-60 bombers. "We have already been very close to making the first prototype model," defense and security committee chairman of the Federation Council Viktor Bondarev was quoted as saying by
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Saab to Support S Korean KF-X Fighter Jet’s AESA Radar Development
December 23, 2017 @ 12:07 PMSaab has received an order for support of algorithm development and evaluation of airborne AESA radar for South Koreas indigenous KF-X fighter jet. The radar development programme is led by the Korean Agency for Defence Development (ADD) and Saab will work in cooperation with ADD and its contractual partner LIG Nex1
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BAE System Plans Full-rate Production of M109A7 Howitzer for US Army
December 23, 2017 @ 10:25 AMBAE Systems plans to begin full-rate production of the M109A7 Self-Propelled Howitzer and M992A3 ammunition carrier vehicles under a United States Army contract under a deal potentially worth US#1.7 billion
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DRDO India Test Fires Home-grown QRSAM Missile
December 23, 2017 @ 05:03 AMIndias Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has successfully test fired a Quick Reaction Surface-to-air Missile (QRSAM) off the coast of Odisha. The short-range weapon system was fired from a canister mounted on a rotatable truck-based launch platform at the Launching Complex-I (LC-I) of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur-on-sea at about 2
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US Plans to Provide Javelin Anti-tank Missiles as Part of 'Enhanced Defense...
December 23, 2017 @ 04:43 AMThe US state administration plans to supply Ukraine with 210 anti-tank missiles and 35 launchers as part of $47 million defense package to enhance defensive capabilities. The announcement came a day after EU leaders agreed to extend tough economic sanctions against Moscow over its meddling in Ukraine for six months, and a week after Ottawa authorised the export of automatic weapons to the country, ABC reported quoting four State Department officials
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Lockheed Martin Wins $553 Million Modification Contract to Produce Lot9 and 10
December 23, 2017 @ 04:24 AMLockheed Martin is being awarded a $553 million modification contract to produce Lot 9 and Lot 10 interceptors, one-shot devices, and provides associated production support efforts. The value of this contract is increased from $273 million to $826
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Oshkosh Awarded $687 Million for Commercial Fire and Emergency Vehicles
December 23, 2017 @ 04:11 AMOshkosh has been awarded a maximum $687 million contract for commercial fire and emergency vehicles. This is a five-year contract with no option periods
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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...
