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China Reveals Hypersonic Cruise Missile Engine Test Success
June 8, 2020 @ 09:32 AMA Chinese science institute recently announced the development of a scramjet engine that ran continuously for 600 seconds in a ground test which could lead up to the development of a hypersonic cruise missile. China Central Television (CCTV) reported over the weekend that the success was achieved by a team led by Fan Xuejun at the Institute of Mechanics under the Chinese Academy of Sciences
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Australia May Replace BAE Hawk Advanced Trainers
June 5, 2020 @ 11:00 AMAustralia has issued a Request for Information (RFI) looking to acquire Lead-in Fighter Training System (LIFTS) capabilities that could include replacing Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF)s BAE Hawk 127 LIFs. The RFI issued on June 3 by CASGs Aerospace Systems Division through AUSTENDER says it is considering “options that may contribute towards the next generation of LIF capability
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India Orders 156 Modern BMP Infantry Combat Vehicles from OFB
June 3, 2020 @ 04:05 AMThe Indian Ministry of Defense has placed an order for 156 BMP 2/2k Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICV) with Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) for an estimated INR 1,094 crore ($145.7 million)
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China to Commence Sea-Based Test Flights of new AG600 Seaplane
May 23, 2020 @ 04:06 PMChinas Aviation Industry Corp of China (AVIC) announced earlier today that it plans to commence sea-based flight tests of its new AG600 seaplane soon. The project team is working with related authorities in making plans on the first sea-based takeoff and landing test to be conducted in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, in the second half of this year
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Angola Receives Chinese Hongdu K-8 Jets
May 23, 2020 @ 03:37 PMThe National Air Force of Angola (FANA) has reportedly received an unknown number of Hongdu K-8 (Karakorum-8) trainer/light attack aircraft from China. “The National Air Force of Angola (FANA) has now taken delivery of six Hongdu K-8W Karakorums
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Egyptian Navy’s Last French Gowind Corvette Launched
May 18, 2020 @ 10:00 AMNaval Group has announced the launching of fourth and final Gowind 2500 corvette for the Egyptian Navy. “The launching of the Luxor, the 4th Gowind corvette shows the impressive capabilities of Alexandria shipyard,” the company
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BAE Systems’ Develops 6000 Meter Rated Underwater Unmanned Vehicle
May 14, 2020 @ 11:15 AMBAE Systems Riptide division has developed the first prototype of a 6000 meter rated underwater unmanned vehicle (UUV). This depth in a small UUV will allow unparalleled flexibility and cost efficiency by taking on missions unprecedented for the small class of UUVs, reducing the barriers to access the deep ocean, a BAE Systems statement said
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Russia tests new Hypersonic Missile on Tu-22M3M Bomber
May 11, 2020 @ 06:13 AMRussia has tested a new hypersonic missile designed to arm its modified Tu-22M3M strategic bomber aircraft. "Recently, a new hypersonic missile was tested on the Tu-22M3
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AI robots to help recover Korean War remains
May 7, 2020 @ 10:44 AMThe South Korean Ministry of Defense is targeting development of a robot to recover the remains of soldiers killed in the 1950-53 Korean War, by 2024. In 2000, the ministry launched the project to recover human remains buried underground
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Sonardyne launches Vigilant Forward Looking Sonar
May 6, 2020 @ 05:14 PMUK-based Sonardyne International has launched ‘Vigilant a forward looking sonar (FLS) that provides navigation and collision avoidance capability for surface and underwater naval vessels. Providing live and past vessel track, detailed 3D bathymetry out to 600 m and advanced warnings of navigational obstacles on and beneath the waterline out to 1
U.K. Navy's New Drones Can Trick Sea Mines into Exploding Harmlessly
Turkey’s ASELSAN Demonstrates Laser Defense System Against Infrared-Guided Missiles
Russia Targets Patriot Battery in Kyiv as Germany Pushes for New U.S....
Dutch Intelligence: Russia Using WWI-Era Chemical in Ukraine
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...
