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Indiscriminate and Inaccurate' Syrian Anti-aircraft Fire Downed Russian Plane: Israeli Air Force
September 19, 2018 @ 02:40 PMThe Israeli Air Force (IAF) has stated in its initial inquiry that extensive and inaccurate Syrian anti-aircraft (Surface to Air missile) fire caused the Russian plane to be hit and downed. It also has stated that the missiles that hit the Russian plane were launched by the Syrian Army and the IAF jets were already within Israeli airspace during the time of incidence
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New Zealand Defense Forces’ New Infantry Rifles Get Firing Pin Replacement
September 19, 2018 @ 02:20 PMThe New Zealand Defense Forces (NZDF) new 9040 infantry rifles have been replaced due to breakage after it was brought into service. The MARS-L rifle bought as part of a $59 million deal to replace Steyr rifles
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Serbia to Acquire Combat Drones, Military Tech from China
September 19, 2018 @ 02:01 PMSerbia is eyeing to acquire sophisticated weapons and military technology for integrating complex systems into unmanned aircraft from China. “Serbia will acquire combat drones, which will have the ability to scout, discover targets during the day and at night, as well as to shoot with laser-guided bombs and missiles,” Nenad Miloradovic, Deputy defense minister was quoted as saying in Beijing by
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BAE Systems Receives Down-payment from Qatar to Buy 24 Typhoon, 9 Hawk
September 19, 2018 @ 01:56 PMQatar made a down payment today to BAE Systems to secure a deal from the UK to buy 24 Eurofighter Typhoon jets and nine Hawks besides a training package altogether worth about GBP 5 Billion in a deal underwritten by UK Export Finance. UK Export Finances (UKEF) £5bn package of support helped to secure the deal including by providing financing and insurance
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North Korea Agrees to Shut Down Missile Test Site
September 19, 2018 @ 01:48 PMNorth Korea has agreed to shut down its key long-range missile test site permanently owing to this weeks cross-border summit declaration plan. The Dongchang-ri site on the North's west coast, also known as the Sohae Launching Station, a key facility to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) capable of striking the continental United States will be shutdown given that Pyongyang's push for the ICBM development has galvanized Washington's engagement with the reclusive regime, the site's verifiable shutdown is expected to provide fresh impetus to denuclearization talks between the two countries,
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Thales Details its Equipment on Rafale for India
September 19, 2018 @ 01:01 PMThales has detailed the list of equipment made by it to be installed on the Dassault Rafale fighter jet meant for India. The listing was in an
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Alleged Middleman in India’s VVIP Chopper Scam Goes Missing after Extradition Order...
September 19, 2018 @ 12:25 PMChristian Michel, a British national alleged to be a middleman in Indias $500 million AgustaWestland VVIP chopper deal has gone missing hours after a Dubai court ordered for his extradition Tuesday. “He (Christian) could not be found since the court ordered his extradition,” Christian Michels lawyer, Amal Alsubei was quoted as saying by NDTV Wednesday
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India’s DAC Okays Purchase of Upgraded Version Of Akash Missiles
September 19, 2018 @ 08:50 AMIndias Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement of military hardware worth INR 9,100 crore (US$ 1.2 billion) that includes an upgraded version of the Akash missile, on Tuesday
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AVA Group to Safeguard Indian Defense Ministry’s Closed User Group Data Network...
September 18, 2018 @ 01:58 PMAva Group has been selected to deploy its fibre optic intrusion detection and location solution to support the Indian ministry of defense (MoD) closed user group data network used by military personnel. The project to deploy its Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) solution is valued at around US$11 million, the company said in a statement Tuesday
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Indo-Russian S-400 Deal Likely before Putin’s India Visit Next Month
September 18, 2018 @ 01:25 PMIndia and Russia are likely to sign $5.5 billion deal to purchase S-400 air defense missile systems from Moscow ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putins visit to India next month
Pentagon to Arm Warfighters with ‘Made in America’ Low-Cost Drones
Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon from 139-Aircraft Navy Fleet
South Korea’s DAPA Finishes Incheon Class Frigate Search Radar Upgrade
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...