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Thales, IAI Integrate Data Link Capability On Heron UAV
July 7, 2015 @ 12:41 PMIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Thales have conducted risk reduction flight tests for the integration of NATO STANAG 7085 data link on board the Heron Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (MALE UAV). Through a joint effort between IAI and Thales, Thaless data link terminal, the TMA 6000, together with Elisra Radio Frequency Modules and antennas, have been integrated on board the Heron system and successfully demonstrated in flight
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China Prepares Airfield For Drone Patrols Over Disputed Islands
July 1, 2015 @ 03:16 PMChina has reconditioned a front-line airfield for patrolling the Diaoyutai islands over which it is in a dispute with Japan. The drone flights are intended for the surveillance and reconnaissance of the Diaoyutai islands which are currently under Japanese rule
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Saab Wins $32 Million RBS Missiles Contract
July 1, 2015 @ 02:00 PMSaab has won a $32.4 million contract to deliver Robotsystem (RBS) 70 missiles and additional equipment
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Russia Introduces New Gen Mine Layer At ARMY 2015
June 26, 2015 @ 04:00 PMRussia has unveiled its ‘Hell Machine new Generation Mine Layer at the recently wrapped up International Military-Technical Forum ARMY-2015. Nick named as Hell Machine, the new Mine Layer UMZ-K is designed to remotely scatter anti-personnel, anti-paratrooper and anti-tank clustered mines over terrain
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CBI Probe into AgustaWestland Deal Unnecessary: Former IAF Chief SP Tyagi
June 25, 2015 @ 11:16 AMAn inquiry by the Indian Air Force and Ministry of Defense (MoD) may have found no substance in the AgustaWestland bribery allegations prior to handing over the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Former Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal SP Tyagi said in an interview to India Today magazine, "Since there were allegations, an inquiry was definitely required
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Having Recovered US$377 Million From AgustaWestland, India Likely To Close Bribery Probe
June 23, 2015 @ 03:53 PMIndia is likely to shut the AgustaWestland chopper bribery case due to lack of evidence after recovering INR 2,400 crore (US $377 million) deposited as bank guarantee in Italy and India. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has not made any headway in the scam investigation that involves former Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief SP Tyagi, his cousins and former top executives of Finmeccanica, the parent company of AgustaWestland
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US DoJ Sues BAE Systems For Overcharging On Military Trucks
June 22, 2015 @ 09:08 AMA subsidiary of BAE systems has been charged by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) for overcharging $20 million in a contract to build 20,000 military trucks for the US Army, Reuters Reported Saturday. Texas based subsidiary, BAE Systems Tactical Systems LP is accused of inflating the cost of parts and materials during contract negotiations with the US army, the department of Justice said on Friday
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Russian Air Force Demonstrates Merlin-21b Surveillance Drone At Army-2015
June 20, 2015 @ 11:24 AMThe Russian Air Force demonstrated the new Merlin-21b surveillance drone that is equipped with dual-band radar at the Army-2015 forum. "The new Russian unmanned aerial vehicle Merlin-21b is equipped with a proprietary compact radio-radar station and was demonstrated at the Army-2015 forum," the press office of Defense Ministry reported
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Russian Force Practice Flying Forpost, Orlan-10 Drones In Tajikistan
June 18, 2015 @ 02:14 PMThe operational group of Russian Forces, stationed in Tajikistan, have practiced with the Russian homemade drones Forpost and Orlan-1o at night in the Pamir Mountains of Tajikistan. The use of both the drones was conducted as part of joint military exercises carried out by Russia and Tajikistan, Russias Central Military District Command was quoted as saying by Sputnik International reported Today
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Selex ES to Provide SAGE Electronic Warfare System to Indonesia
June 16, 2015 @ 04:07 PMSelex ES has signed a contract with US-based prime contractor Integrated Surveillance and Defense Inc. (ISD) to provide a SAGE 600 digital Electronic Support Measure (ESM) system for the Indonesian Air Force
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...