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Russia Test Launches New ‘Kinzhal’ Hypersonic Missile
June 18, 2019 @ 08:21 AMRussia successfully test launched an ultra-maneuverable air-launched missile “Kinzhal” from a MiG-31 interceptor jet, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Sunday. "A MiG-31 fighter crew of the Russian Aerospace Forces made a training launch of a hypersonic missile of the Kinzhal high-precision air missile system in the predetermined area," TASS reports quoting the ministry as saying
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First Ground Run of Safran’s Tech TP Turboprop Engine
June 18, 2019 @ 08:21 AMSafran Helicopter Engines has made the first ground run of its Tech TP, a turboprop technological demonstrator aimed at 15% lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions than current engines. It is based on an Ardiden 3 turboshaft and developed as part of the EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme
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NATO Likely To Finalise $750M Contract To Extend Service Life of E-3A...
June 18, 2019 @ 07:36 AMNorth Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) will likely finalise a $750 million contract with Boeing by the December of 2019 to extend the life of 14 ageing E-3A Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) surveillance aircraft through 2035. “Were planning to finalise the $750 million deal by December this year
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Leonardo Unveils Drone Free of US Export Control Restrictions
June 18, 2019 @ 03:38 AMLeonardos Falco Xplorer drone unveiled at the Paris Air Show 2019 is free from United States International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) regulations being entirely designed and manufactured in Europe. In addition, its technical characteristics place it within the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) class II category which together with the ITAR-free status make the Falco Xplorer readily exportable around the world, Leonardo announced
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India To Launch ‘Open General Export License’ Scheme To Boost Defense Exports
June 17, 2019 @ 12:29 PMIn an effort to ameliorate the countrys defense export figures, the Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) plans to launch “Open General Export License” scheme in a months time. “We are working on launching the Open General Export License, where the entire process of taking permission from government will also be further reduced,” Mr Sanjay Jaju, JS (DIP), Department of Defence Production, Indias MoD, said during ‘Workshop for Defence Export Promotion organised by FICCI at New Delhi on Monday
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Russian MC-21 Aircraft Completes Second EASA Certification Tests
June 17, 2019 @ 11:50 AMRussias MC-21 aircraft successfully underwent the second certification tests by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). During the certification tests, EASA experts evaluated the behavior of MC-21-300 aircraft in various modes at altitudes till 12,000 m
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German Defense Exports To Saudi-coalition Fighting in Yemen Exceeds $1 Billion in
June 17, 2019 @ 11:19 AMGermanys defense hardware exports to Saudi-coalition participating in the Yemen conflict for the first six months of 2019 stands at $1.1 billion (1 bilion Euro), according to a report published by the Economy Ministry
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Irkut Corp Displays MC-21 Advanced Simulator at Paris Air Show 2019
June 17, 2019 @ 11:10 AMIrkut Corp has displayed a new advanced simulator of the MC-21-300 aircraft at the Paris Air show 2019. The procedural simulator of MC-21-300 has been upgraded after the successful flight tests
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Dassault, Airbus Expecting Future Combat Air System Demonstrator Phase Contract by 4Q
June 17, 2019 @ 10:35 AMA mock-up of the European New Generation Fighter (NGF) was unveiled at the Paris Air Show 2019 today where Dassault Aviation and Airbus revealed that they expect a contract for the first demonstrator phase of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) by Q4 2019. The two firms have already delivered a joint industrial proposal to France and Germany for executing the FCAS
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Kratos’ XQ-58A Valkyrie Stealth-capable Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle Completes Second Test Flight...
June 17, 2019 @ 10:28 AMKratos XQ-58A Valkyrie stealth-capable unmanned combat aerial vehicle completed its second test flight on June 11, 2019, at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, the company announced Monday. The XQ-58A demonstrator is a low-cost UAV developed by Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) on the Low Cost Attritable Strike Demonstrator (LCASD) Program
Navantia to Supply Electronic Systems to Thai Navy’s China- Built Landing Platform...
European Countries Expand Ukraine Support with Air Defence, Drones and Military Pledges
French A400M Clears New Role with Air-Drop Test of Commando Boat System...
Bulgaria to Officially Induct First F-16 Fighter into Air Force on April
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...