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Embraer, the Shining Star of Developing World
April 9, 2013 @ 06:33 PMBrazilian aerospace giant, Embraer, has emerged as one of the worlds leading aircraft-makers despite the odds which include: a troubled economy and a lack of military-industrial base. In early 2012, Embraer missed earnings expectations in reporting first-quarter profit of 35 cents per ADS, and said that its order backlog had slipped to $14
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MiG Fighter Aircraft Complete 50 years in India
April 8, 2013 @ 02:21 PMApril 21 2013 marks a momentous day for MiG fighter aircraft in India as it completes 50 years of its relationship with the Indian Air Force (IAF). Built in 1956, the worlds most common fighter aircraft emerged from the shadows in 1962 when India announced that it would be buying the newly developed Russian jets
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Honeywell, Embraer Sign $2.8 Billion Lifetime Avionics Contract
February 5, 2013 @ 11:15 AMHoneywell and Embraer have signed an agreement worth $2.8 billion over its lifetime to provide Honeywell's Primus Epic as the integrated avionics system for Embraer's new second generation of the E-Jet aircraft family, according to a joint statement
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CAE Wins Military Contracts Worth $70 Million
December 4, 2012 @ 12:00 AMCAE announced it has won a series of military contracts valued at more than C$70 million. They include a contract from the United States Navy to develop two MH-60R tactical operational flight trainers (TOFTs) for the Royal Australian Navy under a foreign military sale program, a contract from the Australian Defence Force to provide King Air 350 simulator services, and a contract from the Royal New Zealand Air Force to provide C-130 training
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BAE Systems To Support Ballistic Missile Early Warning System Until 2018
September 18, 2012 @ 12:00 AMBAE Systems Technology Solution and Services has been awarded a 6-year, $49.2 million contract from the USAF to manage, operate, maintain and logistically support the Solid State Phased Array Radar Systems (SSPARS)
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Russia’s New ICBM To Carry 5-Ton Warhead
September 10, 2012 @ 12:00 AMRussia’s latest intercontinental ballistic missile will be capable of carrying a 5-ton warhead, much larger than its predecessors. The new ICBM payload will be four times bigger than the Yars missile and will have a greater capability for missile defense penetration
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Polish Army To Buy Helicopters Worth $900 Million
September 4, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe Polish Army has placed an order for 26 helicopters in order to amplify its aviation capabilities. Poland will spend $900 million on the acquisition of the new choppers
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Russia Will Build Intercontinental Ballistic Missile By 2018
September 3, 2012 @ 12:00 AMRussia will build a new heavy intercontinental ballistic missile by 2018. Col
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Switzerland To Buy 22 JAS Gripen Aircraft Worth $3.1 Billion
August 29, 2012 @ 12:00 AMSwitzerland has confirmed the order to purchase 22 Gripen fight aircraft from Sweden on Tuesday in a deal worth $3.1 billion
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India Navy’s Indigenous Aircraft Carrier To Be Launched In 2013
August 23, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian Government on Wednesday said the launch of the Navy’s indigenous aircraft carrier is expected to take place in 2013. A K Antony, India’s Defence Minister said, "The complexity of the project and this being the first ship of its kind being built in India, has led to timelines being extended
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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