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Leonardo Demonstrates first Satellite-controlled MALE-class Drone
May 24, 2018 @ 09:29 AMLeonardo announced successfull completion of the first flight campaign to demonstrate satellite control of a European-built MALE-class (Medium Altitude Long Endurance) drone. A team comprising Telespazio and Piaggio Aerospace carried out the activity using a remotely-piloted P
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Saab to Upgrade Swedish Gripen C/D System
May 23, 2018 @ 03:10 PMSaab has won approximately SEK 224 million ($27 million) from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to upgrade its Gripen C/D systems. All of the Swedish Air Forces Gripen fighters have been brought up to the latest MS20 standard, which will now be further improved under the contract announced Wednesday
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Taiwan to Modernize 30-year Old Submarines
May 23, 2018 @ 02:49 PMThe Taiwanese navy plans to modernize two Hai Lung-class submarines as part of its planned four-year program after Netherlands-based RH Marine gave a go-ahead for the programs technical feasibility. “The submarines, modified from the Dutch Zwaardvis-class subs have been in service for more than 30 years of their 35-year life span
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Russian Firm Manufactures "Cyber Protected" Machine Tools
May 23, 2018 @ 02:19 PMHolding High Precision Systems NPO, affiliated to Rostec, introduced a line of multi-purpose high-precision turning, turning and milling and milling processing centers with Russian computer numerical control system (CNC) "Olympus". The developments will ensure cybersecurity and technological independence of critical Russian manufacturing industries, Rostec press release states
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US Plans to Cripple Adversary Missiles Using Cyberwarfare
May 23, 2018 @ 02:14 PMThe United States seeks to add cyberwarfare to its antiballistic missile arsenal to destroy enemy missiles before they launch in case of an imminent threat,
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International Airlines Forced to Refer Taiwan As Part of China
May 23, 2018 @ 12:37 PMSome 20 International airlines, including British Airways and Lufthansa have started referring to Taiwan as a part of China following a Beijing Diktat to penalize carries which do not follow its whip. Flight booking websites of these airlines throw up the following: "Taipei, Taiwan - China, TPE, Taipei" when booking flights to and from from Taipei, the capital of Taiwan
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China Develops Radar Cross Section Measurement Technology
May 23, 2018 @ 12:08 PMChina's Shenyang Aircraft Corporation which makes stealth aircraft such as the J-20 has developed technology to measure the radar cross section (RCS) of aircraft. The RCS is a measure of an aircraft's visibility to radar
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Malaysian Government to Investigate Scorpene, other Defense Deals during Najib’s Tenure
May 23, 2018 @ 11:20 AMMalaysias newly formed government will conduct its own internal probe and audit in regard to defense spending under the previous administration, the new Defense Minister Mohamad Sabu has said. “We will investigate
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Oshkosh Wins $235 Million Worth US Army Contracts For Recapitalized Tactical Trucks
May 23, 2018 @ 10:46 AMThe US Army has awarded multiple contracts worth over $235 million to Oshkosh Defense for the procurement of recapitalized Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Trucks. The two contracts announced by the U
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Russia’s Borei-class Nuclear Sub Test Fires Four Bulava Missiles
May 23, 2018 @ 10:37 AMRussias Borei-class strategic nuclear submarine Yuri Dolgoruky successfully test fired four Bulava intercontinental ballistic missiles from the White Sea, the press service of the Russian Northern Fleet said on Tuesday. "On May 22, the Project 955 Borei-class lead strategic nuclear submarine Yuri Dolgoruky made a successful test salvo launch of four Bulava ballistic missiles from the designated area in the White Sea to targets at the Kura range on the Kamchatka Peninsula," TASS quotes the press service statement as saying
Spain, Switzerland Cancel F-35 Jet Order Over Trump's Europe Policy
Hanwha Launches First Mass-Produced AESA Radar for KF-21 Fighter
Sudanese Air Force Downs U.A.E.-Chartered Plane Carrying Colombian Mercenaries near Nyala...
Russia Deploys Anti-Drone Nets Over Nuclear Submarine at Kamchatka Base
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...