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Lockheed Develops LTE-Over-Satellite System for Improved Connectivity
March 14, 2019 @ 05:24 AMLockheed Martin has developed a new LTE-over-Satellite system designed to provide connectivity to remote regions. Such a system has been developed for the first time
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Russian Yak-130 to Compete with Indian LCA Tejas in Malaysian Fighter Jet...
March 13, 2019 @ 02:34 PMRussian Yak-130 combat trainer will be pitted against the Indian LCA Tejas fighter jet for the Malaysian fighter replacement program as both have been invited to display their skills at the upcoming Langkawi International Exhibition (LIMA-2019) later this month. This is perhaps the first time when Indias ‘all weather friend, in defence procurement, Russia will be competing with New Delhi for an international sales opportunity
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China to Debut One or More Y-20 Variant Aircraft This Year
March 13, 2019 @ 11:27 AMChina is developing several types of variants of Y-20 large transport aircraft, including an aerial tanker and early warning aircraft. One or more Y-20 aircraft variant is expected to debut this year
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Pakistan Test-Fires Extended Range ‘Smart Weapon' from JF-17 Fighter Jet
March 13, 2019 @ 10:49 AMThe Pakistan Air Force has test-fired a new domestically developed extended range air-to-surface smart weapon from JF-17 fighter aircraft. No details of the new missile were released by the Pakistani Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) other than calling it a ‘smart weapon
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Zambian Air Force Receives New Presidential Jet
March 13, 2019 @ 10:05 AMThe Zambian Air Force has taken delivery of a new Gulfstream G650 VIP transport aircraft from Israel. The aircraft arrived in the Zambian capital Lusaka via Israel late last month
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Russia’s Robotic Anti-Aircraft Artillery System To Undergo State Trials This Year
March 13, 2019 @ 09:52 AMRussias robotic Derivatsiya-PVO anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) system will undergo state trials in November 2019, Defense Ministry announced Friday. “The state tests of the system are expected to be completed in November,”
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Qatar Purchases Turkish Altay Battle Tanks
March 13, 2019 @ 08:57 AMQatar signed a deal for Turkeys first indigenously-made main battle tank, the Altay, on Tuesday. “According to the agreement, Qatar will buy up to 100 tanks from Turkey and 40 of them will be delivered to the Gulf country in the first phase,” Ali İhsan Yavuz, Vice Chairman of the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) told Daily Sabah
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Boeing Developing Software Update to Manage 737 MAX Woes
March 12, 2019 @ 01:24 PMBoeing has been developing a flight control software enhancement for the 737 MAX for the past several months and in the aftermath of Lion Air Flight 610 crash “designed to make an already safe aircraft even safer.” This includes updates to the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS) flight control law, pilot displays, operation manuals and crew training
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India Tests Pinaka Guided Weapons System
March 12, 2019 @ 11:53 AMIndias state-run Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) test fired the Pinaka guided rocket system at Pokhran desert in the north-western state of Rajasthan. It is equipped with a guidance kit comprising of advanced navigation and control systems
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Turkey to Start Deployment of S-400 Missile Defense System in October
March 12, 2019 @ 11:32 AMTurkey will begin deploying S-400 anti-aircraft missile defense systems procured from Russia in October this year, Turkish Defense Minister, Hulusi Akar said. Turkey is acquiring S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems from Russia because of the urgent need to ensure the country's security
Saab Unveils All-New Giraffe AMB-D Air Defense Radar at Eurosatory 2026
European Countries Announce $4 Billion Arms Support for Ukraine
Iranian Pilots Recount Deception Operation in the Bombing of a U.S. Base...
Korean Hanwha’s Chunmoo Missiles to be Launched from Thales’ X-Fire Launchers
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