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US Blames Beijing for its Defense Industry's Dependency on Chinese Materials
October 6, 2018 @ 03:22 PMWashington has blamed Beijing's intellectual property theft as the reasons for its defence industry's dependency on Chinese raw material that go into critical American weapons such as missiles and munitions. A report prepared or President Trump released yesterday says, “All facets of the manufacturing and defense industrial base are currently under threat," and the US is faced with the issue of entire industries being "near domestic extinction
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After S-400, More Contracts On The Way: Rosoboronexport
October 5, 2018 @ 03:09 PMRussian arms exporting agency, Rosoboronexport today said several contracts are in final stages of negotiations with India following the signing of the S-400 missile defence system deal today. “Rosoboronexport is ready to cooperate with India in any areas
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Japan to Replace F-2 Fighter Aircraft with Locally-made Jet
October 5, 2018 @ 12:05 PMJapan will develop a new aircraft to succeed its F-2 fighter after rejecting proposals Lockheed Martin, Boeing and BAE System to supply new jets. Some 92 F-2s of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force are expected to reach the end of their service life in the 2030s to replace which the Japanese government has sought bids from Lockheed Martin for its F-22, Boeing for its F-15, and BAE Systems for its Eurofighter Typhoon
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India, Russia Conclude $5.43 Billion S-400 Missile Defense Deal, Deliveries in 2
October 5, 2018 @ 11:31 AMIndia and Russia have formally signed the $5.43 billion deal for the procurement of five S-400 Triumf missile defense system
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Canada to Buy 3 King Air Surveillance Reconnaissance Aircraft for US$300M
October 5, 2018 @ 08:46 AMThe US State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Canada of three King Air 350ER aircraft with customer unique post-modifications for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations for an estimated cost of US $300 million. The Government of Canada has requested to buy three King Air 350ER (extended range) aircraft with customer unique post-modifications for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations
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US Approves Sale of Five Armed Bell 407GX Helicopters to Iraq
October 5, 2018 @ 08:27 AMThe United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq of five Armed Bell 407GX helicopters configured with rocket launchers, machine guns and countermeasures for an estimated cost of $82.5 million
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Lockheed Martin, Saudi University to Develop Solar Cells for UAVs
October 5, 2018 @ 08:07 AMLockheed Martin signed its first international Master Research Agreement with Saudi Arabias King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) yesterday to jointly develop flexible solar cells to be mounted on fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The solar cells project will be their initial collaboration in the field of flexible electronics which will enhance the fixed-wing UAVs operational endurance and support applications across a variety of sectors, a joint statement given to Saudi media said today
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Agreement Likely on Kalashnikov 103 Rifle Manufacture in India
October 5, 2018 @ 07:45 AMAn inter-governmental agreement (IGA) to explore the possibility of setting up a joint venture (JV) for manufacturing the latest Russian Kalashnikov AK-103 assault rifles in India could be a part of the slew of agreement expected to be signed during President Putins visit to India today. The AK103 is the third generation of the Kalashnikov assault rifles, an upgrade of the popular AK47 and AKM rifles of Russian origin
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Zunum Aero Selects Safran Engines for Hybird-to-electric Commercial Aircraft
October 4, 2018 @ 03:17 PMZunum Aero has selected Safran Helicopter Engines for its hybrid-to-electric commercial aircraft, which will be available in the early 2020s. Safran Helicopter Engines will provide a new generation engine turbine to drive the Zunum ZA10s electrical generator
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NCI Wins $22 Million to Modernize US Army Mission Command Centers
October 4, 2018 @ 02:53 PMNCI Information Systems has been awarded a $22 million contract to modernize Home Station Mission Command Centers (HSMCCs) at nine sites across the United States and internationally. The contract has a three-year base period of performance with eight optional tasks, the company said in a statement Thursday
Taiwan Unveils Chiang Kung Missile Defense System
U.K. to Provide Ukraine with New Truck-mounted 40mm Air Defense System
Airbus Flexrotor Drone Helps Identify Narco Boat, Monitor Interdiction
Belgium Army Unveils First 'Griffon' Armored Vehicle
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
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...
