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Northrop Grumman’s G/ATOR Radar System Achieves Initial Operational Clearance

March 1, 2018 @ 03:22 PM

The Northrop Grumman Corporation AN/TPS-80 Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar (G/ATOR) has been approved for early fielding by the United States Marine Corps. This follows the delivery of the final Lot 1 and Lot 2 Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) G/ATOR system to the Marines
Tata-Boeing Inaugurate Apache Helicopter Fuselages Facility

March 1, 2018 @ 01:49 PM

Tata Boeing Aerospace (TBAL), a joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) today inaugurated its facility to produce fuselages for the AH-64 Apache helicopter. Spread over 14,000-square metres and employing 350 highly skilled workers, the facility will be the sole global producer of fuselages for AH-64 Apache helicopter delivered by Boeing to its global customers including the US Army, a joint press release from Tata and Boeing said
Putin Reveals New Russian Nuclear Missile Defense

March 1, 2018 @ 01:15 PM

Russias President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday the creation of a nuclear powered cruise missile that guarantees an unlimited range and high speed and is capable of penetrating any missile defense. Speaking at the annual State of the Nation Address to the Federal Assembly, Putin was quoted as saying by TASS: "Russia has created a small-size super-powerful power plant that can be placed inside the hull of a cruise missile and guarantee a range of flight ten times greater than that of other missiles
Iran Unveils New Helicopter-launch Anti-Armor Missile

March 1, 2018 @ 10:44 AM

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Ground Force on Wednesday unveiled a new anti-armor automatic missile, called Azarakhsh, in a ceremony in Tehran, local media reports. According to Tasnim news agency, Azarakhsh, also called Lightning, is a 127-millimeter caliber rocket that weighs around 70 kilograms and can be installed on helicopter pylons
Indian Army’s Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missile Ready For Induction

March 1, 2018 @ 10:23 AM

Indias locally-made Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), Nag was successfully tested on Wednesday in desert conditions against two tank targets at different ranges and timings. The tests “have once again proved its capability,” a statement by the Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) says
Airbus Helicopters Partners With Blade For On-demand Helicopter Services

March 1, 2018 @ 10:08 AM

Airbus Helicopters and Fly Blade, Inc. (Blade), a digitally-powered aviation firm, have signed a strategic partnership to develop new premium on-demand helicopter flight experiences, paving the way for enhanced urban air mobility solutions to benefit the future of vertical flight
Russia’s Southern Military District Gets New Artillery System

February 28, 2018 @ 03:38 PM

Russia fields new artillery system, the 2S19 Msta-S modernized self-propelled artillery howitzers for the armed forces stationed in Volgograd, Southern Military District (MD). The 2S19 Msta-S modernized howitzers are equipped with an automated fire control system; the rate of fire has been increased
South Korean Navy Takes Delivery Of First Daegu-class FFX-II Frigate

February 28, 2018 @ 03:25 PM

The Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has officially taken delivery of the first of eight Daegu-class frigates, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. and powered by Rolls-Royce, in a ceremony on Tuesday
Turkey Promotes Homemade Autonomous Attack Drone ‘Kamikaza’ To Saudi Arabia At AFED...

February 28, 2018 @ 01:07 PM

Turkeys Defense Technologies Engineering and Trade Inc. (STM) is promoting locally made lightweight Kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles to Saudi Arabia during an on-going global defense fair held in the capital of Riyadh
Sikorsky Awarded Black Hawk Ballistic Protection Systems Contract

February 28, 2018 @ 12:41 PM

LifePort, a Sikorsky company, won a contract for 25 customized Black Hawk Ballistic Protection Systems (BPS) to an undisclosed customer in the Middle East. These systems will provide both crew and passengers protection from ground-based ballistic threats

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