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Pratt and Whitney Wins $6.7 Billion F119 Engine Sustainment Contract
December 15, 2017 @ 06:07 AMPratt & Whitney has won $6.7 billion contract for F119 engine sustainment from US Air Force
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Disadvantage for Bidders 'Harming Canada's Economic Interests' in Fighter Jet Procurement Plan
December 14, 2017 @ 01:04 PMThe Canadian government will include an assessment of bidders impact on Canadas economic interests as part of its plan to procure 90 new fighter jets to replace Boeing F/A-18 Hornet jets. An official statement to announce the launch of Competition to Replace Canadas Fighter Aircraft said, "As it is important to do business with trusted partners, the evaluation of bids will also include an assessment of bidders impact on Canadas economic interests
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US Naval Research Demonstrates Autonomous Aerial Cargo Utility System
December 14, 2017 @ 12:37 PMThe US Office of Naval Research has completed the final helicopter flight demonstration with autonomous capability as part of the Autonomous Aerial Cargo/Utility System (AACUS) program. AACUS is a partnership between ONR and technology company Aurora Flight Sciences
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Mine-protected Boots, Stealth Fabric in Russian Future Soldier Gear
December 14, 2017 @ 10:59 AM"The newly-developed fabrics we use cannot be picked up by infrared detectors. They block the heat coming from the human body
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India’s First of Six Scorpene-class Submarine, INS Kalvari Commissioned
December 14, 2017 @ 04:35 AMThe first of six Indias homegrown Scorpene-class submarines, INS Kalvari was commissioned for the Indian Navy by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai today. The six Scorpene submarines being constructed in the country with technology transfer from French firm DCNS under a Rs 23,562-crore (US $3
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BAE Systems, University of Manchester Test Potential Stealth Drone
December 14, 2017 @ 04:11 AMBAE Systems, University of Manchester have completed the first phase of flight trials with MAGMA, a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), which uses a unique blown-air system to manoeuvre the aircraft allowing stealthier aircraft designs. The new concept removes the conventional need for complex, mechanical moving parts used to move flaps to control the aircraft during flight
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General Dynamics Awarded $198 Million Digital Modular Radio Manufacturing Contract
December 14, 2017 @ 03:52 AMGeneral Dynamics has won $198 million contract for the continued procurement, manufacturing, testing and delivery of AN/USC-61(C) digital modular radio (DMR) systems. The contract also includes high frequency distribution amplifier group components, spares for both systems, and engineering services to support their continued fielding and maintenance plans, US department of defense said in a statement Wednesday
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Northrop Grumman Wins $444 Million to Support Canadian, Bahrain DIRCM
December 14, 2017 @ 03:45 AMNorthrop Grumman has won $444.6 million contract for support of the AAQ-24 large aircraft infrared counter-measure for repair of 34 national stock numbers to Canada and Bahrain
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MD Helicopters, Scan Eagle Drones in $120M US Aid to Lebanon
December 14, 2017 @ 03:22 AMLebanon will get six MD 530G light attack helicopters, six Scan Eagle drones and communication and night vision equipment under a United States government $120 million aid program. The aid is intended to boost border security and counter-terrorism work, the US ambassador to Lebanon Elizabeth Richard said on Wednesday after she met Lebanese Prime Minister Saad al-Hariri, local media reported
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Northrop Grumman to Commence Production of Counter-Radio controlled IED Systems
December 14, 2017 @ 02:58 AMNorthrop Grumman is being awarded a $23,160,822 contract modification for Joint Counter-Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (IED) Electronic Warfare (CREW) Increment One Block One systems full-rate production. The contract is in support of the US Forces Expeditionary Warfare Program Office
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Ukraine Discovers Russian Drone Using Mobile Internet for Control
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...