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France Sets up Heavy Bombs Factory, to End US Imports

October 11, 2019 @ 10:33 AM

France expects to end dependency upon the United States for fighter jet- launched heavy bombs following the setting up of a factory to manufacture various types of bombs. The plant of a local bomb-making firm, Paris Rafaut, near Valenciennes was inaugurated earlier this week by defence minister Florence Parly
Russia Develops Radar to Detect Miniature Drones

October 11, 2019 @ 08:06 AM

Russias Ruselectronics Group has developed a radar station that can detect miniature drones measuring one square foot at a distance of up to 7.5 km, Defence holding company, Rostec
Israeli Drones to Help Monitor Turkish "Encroachment" of Cypriot EEZ

October 11, 2019 @ 07:15 AM

Israeli UAV manufacturer Aeronautics has sold 4 Aerostar tactical UAVs to the Cyprus' defense ministry to monitor Turkeys exploration for oil and gas in the Eastern Mediterranean sea. The deal valued at $13 million for four Aerostar Tactical UAS (TUAS) drones, which have a wingspan of 8
Porsche, Boeing to Explore Premium Air Mobility

October 11, 2019 @ 06:31 AM

A Porche with wings is a distinct possibility following a MoU signed yesterday between Porsche and Boeing to explore the premium urban air mobility market. As part of the partnership, the companies will create an international team to address various aspects of urban air mobility, including analysis of the market potential for premium vehicles and possible use cases
US Senators Outline Arms Embargo Against Turkey for S-400 Buy, Attack in...

October 10, 2019 @ 10:01 AM

US Senators Chris Van Hollen and Lindsey Graham on Thursday outlined arms embargo and sanctions against Turkey for its $2.5 billion S-400 buy and for attacking Kurdish forces in Syria
S.Korea to Build 2 Nuclear-powered Submarines

October 10, 2019 @ 08:16 AM

South Korea is looking to build 2 nuclear-powered submarines and has assigned a task force to study the project. "With longer-term perspectives to have nuclear-powered submarines, we have been running a task force of our own," the South Korean Navy said in a report presented to lawmakers for a parliamentary audit
Leonardo Wins $162M to Supply Italy with ATR 72MP Maritime Patrol Aircraft

October 10, 2019 @ 07:50 AM

Italys Guardia di Finanza agency has signed an agreement for three additional ATR 72MPs maritime patrol aircraft for €150 million ($162 million). The agreement includes providing related technical-logistic support services to the customer, the company said in a
China's Z-20 Helicopter Features Home-made Engine, Fly-by-wire

October 10, 2019 @ 06:03 AM

Chinas Z-20 helicopter displayed at the National Day parade on October 1, packs innovative technologies including fly-by-wire, and is powered by a locally manufactured engine. "It uses many technologies that should be considered advanced in the world, including the active vibration control, fly-by-wire, low-noise design for rotor and high performance aerodynamic design of the rotor," Wang Xibao, chief engineer at Harbin Aircraft Industry Group under the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), was quoted as saying by local media on Wednesday
Iran Unveils High Speed Attack Boats

October 10, 2019 @ 04:56 AM

Iran unveiled speedboats that can attain a top speed of 90 knots (167 kmph) on Wednesday. "Today, marine vessels that cruise at 90knots/h will be unveiled," said Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri, according to local media
DARPA Completes Preliminary Design Review of Ground-launched Hypersonic Weapon's Booster

October 9, 2019 @ 04:29 PM

DARPA has completed preliminary design review of a new ground-launched hypersonic weapons system being developed under Operational Fires (OpFires) program. OpFires aims to develop and demonstrate a ground-launched hypersonic weapon system to engage critical, time-sensitive targets in contested environments

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