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DRAGON To Modernize NATO and USAF E-3 AWACS Fleets
September 15, 2014 @ 11:01 AMThe U.S
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US Navy Gets First MKVI Patrol Boat
September 5, 2014 @ 02:31 PMThe US Navy accepted delivery of the first MK VI patrol boat, Aug. 27, according to an official statement
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Eurofighter Fields Typhoon To Replace Polish Su-22, MiG-29 Aircraft Fleet
September 4, 2014 @ 01:40 PMThe Eurofighter consortium plans to pitch the Typhoon fighter aircraft to the Poland Air Force which intends to replace its fleet of ageing Soviet-era types. “The platform would offer Warsaw a number of advantages, including possible workshare – although not final assembly work – and technology transfer”, Joe Parker, director of export at the Eurofighter consortium was quoted as saying during the MSPO defense show in Kielce, Poland
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Australia Orders Four P-8A Poseidon Aircraft
August 26, 2014 @ 02:49 PMAustralia's Minister for Defence Senator David Johnston today announced the United States Navy has executed an Advanced Acquisition Contract for Australias P-8A Poseidon aircraft. Senator Johnston said this key Defence procurement would allow the withdrawal of the ageing AP-3C Orion fleet, and enable Boeing US to place lead time orders in support of Australias first four P-8A aircraft
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Boeing To Install Digital Flight Desks, Avionics For NATO AWACS
August 7, 2014 @ 10:00 AMBoeing has received a contract from NATO worth approximately $250 million to install digital flight decks and avionics on 13 of the alliances Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, which are based on the Boeing 707 commercial airplane. The new technology ensures compliance with current and future air traffic control and navigation requirements, giving the aircraft broader access to airspace around the world
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CAE Wins Modernization To Nato E-3 AWACS Simulators Program
July 15, 2014 @ 09:32 AMCAE won a contract to modernize NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Program Management Organization (NAPMO) to E-3A flight deck simulator and training device at Germany. CAE announced the winning at Farnborough Airshow
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F-35 Industry Partners Sign Cost Reduction Deal, Make Upfront Investments
July 11, 2014 @ 10:07 AMDepartment of Defense, US signs agreement with F-35 industry partners, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and BAE Systems to reduce production costs of F-35 aircraft. The agreement aims at reducing the price of 5th generation F-35 fighter to equivalent of 4th generation fighters by the end of the decade
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New Zealand May Replace Endeavour Tanker Soon
July 9, 2014 @ 03:15 PMThe New Zealand Government approved NZDF (Defense Force) to seek a replacement for the naval tanker HMNZS Endeavour, Defense Minister Jonathan Coleman said. “The tanker will be able to store a large amount of fuel, including aviation fuel, store supplies and ammunition, and accommodate an NH90 or Seasprite helicopter
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MBDA Installs French Munitions Demilitarization Facility
July 3, 2014 @ 10:04 AMAntoine Bouvier, MBDAs Chief Executive Officer inaugurated Frances complex munitions demilitarization facility at MBDAs Bourges site in France reports ESDPA.org
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Sikorsky Wins Danish Seahawks Equipment Contract
June 26, 2014 @ 01:57 PMSikorsky won a $115 million contract for varied engineering works on nine new Royal Danish MH-60R Seahawk helicopters. US Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) contract involves installation of a hydraulic deck lock system to secure each aircraft to the ship, troop seats, a VOR/ILS navigation system, an HF radio antenna and an external life raft pod
Japan to Explore Airbus’ Eurodrone as Maritime Surveillance Anti-submarine Warfare Craft
After Germany, UK Changes Warship Acquisition Plans
UK Army Unveils Challenger 3 Tank to Rival Russian Armata
Poland to Acquire Three A26 Submarines from Saab for $4.8 Billion
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
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