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China's Second Aircraft Carrier Close to Commissioning
October 31, 2019 @ 09:56 AMChinas first domestically-built Type 001A aircraft carrier, which is the countrys second carrier, seems close to its commissioning into navy with preparations likely underway. The boat recently returned from its eighth sea trial
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Iran's New Hand-launched Drone has Electronic Warfare Capability
October 31, 2019 @ 08:40 AMAn upgraded version of Farpad hand-launched drone that was inducted into the Iranian Armys Ground Forces, has electronic warfare capabilities. “Farpad is equipped with autopilot and portable ground control station
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Indonesia Plans F-16 V Fighter Jets Purchase, Russian Su-35 still on Anvil
October 31, 2019 @ 08:01 AMThe Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) plans to purchase two squadrons of the US-made F-16 Block 72 Viper while procurement of 8-10 Russian Su-35 jets is still on the cards. "We will buy two squadrons in the next strategic plan 2020-2024
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Nepal Receives $30M CN235-220 Military Transport Planes Ordered from Indonesia
October 31, 2019 @ 07:06 AMNepal took delivery of its first CN235-220 military transport aircraft made by Indonesian aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) on Wednesday. The plane was flown from the Husein Sastranegara Airbase in Bandung, West Java, on Wednesday and is scheduled to arrive in Kathmandu on Saturday, PTDI Director Elfien Goentoro stated at PTDI's fixed wing hangar in Bandung
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Croatia to buy 2 UH-60M Black Hawks for $115M
October 31, 2019 @ 05:38 AMThe US State Department announced it approved Croatias request of buying two UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment worth $115 million, on Wednesday. “The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Croatia of two (2) UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $115 million,” Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) said in a
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Netherlands to Get first F-35 Fighter on Oct 31
October 31, 2019 @ 05:13 AMThe Dutch Air Force is set to welcome their first F-35 stealth combat jet on Thursday, October 31. “Our first F-35 lands on Thursday, 31 October at Leeuwarden Air Base
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Russia Donates Air Defence Radar to Tajikistan
October 30, 2019 @ 09:53 AMTajikistan on Tuesday accepted Russias gift that included air defence radar and BRDM-2M armored reconnaissance vehicle. The military hardware, worth $5 million (320 million Rubles), were handed over by Russia to Tajikistan after the conclusion of their joint military drill
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Russia to test Internal Web Network This Week
October 30, 2019 @ 09:02 AMRussia is planning to hold tests of “RuNet,” a
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Swiss Army to buy Elbit’s Radio Communication Systems for Over $200M
October 30, 2019 @ 08:09 AMIsrael-based Elbit Systems will reportedly supply the Swiss army with radio communication systems worth over $200 million. Elbit announced on Tuesday that it had been selected by the Swiss army for the contract
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US Navy Buys 30 BAE Amphibious Combat Vehicles
October 30, 2019 @ 07:28 AMThe US Navy awarded BAE Systems a contract valued $120 million for 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles. “BAE Systems Land & Armaments is awarded a $120 million modification contract for the purchase of 30 Amphibious Combat Vehicles and associated production, fielding and support costs and depot support products,” the US Department of Defense said in a statement Tuesday
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...