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India launches third Indigenous Destroyer
April 6, 2010 @ 12:00 AMThe country’s third indigenous naval destroyer INS Chennai, built at the Mazagon Docks, was launched by the Defence Minister Shri AK Antony’s wife Smt Elizabeth Antony amidst chanting of Vedic hymns at a function in Mumbai, today. INS Chennai has been built under the code name of Project 15 Alpha
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Royal Malaysian Navy scorpene-type submarine undergoes sea trials
March 26, 2010 @ 12:00 AMRoyal Malaysian Navy Scorpene-type submarine Tunku Abdul Rahman has completed its first sea trials off the Malaysian coast following scheduled maintenance at its home port. The trials confirm the boat’s readiness for underwater service
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If SAAB wins Brazilian fighter order, its chances may improve in the...
January 7, 2010 @ 12:00 AMThe Brazilian MoD may be falling shy of announcing a winner in its fighter aircraft competition but there are indications that the Swedish manufacturer SAAB may have emerged as the winner in the technical evaluation which was officially acknowledged as completed by the Brazilian Air Force command. SAAB Gripen, Boeing F-18 and Dassault Rafale are the three contenders in the race to equip Brazil’s Air Force with modern fighters
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France has awarded contract to Thales for HELIE night vision goggles
November 16, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) has awarded Thales Angénieux a contract to equip French Army helicopter pilots with HELIE night vision goggles. The contract relates to the supply of about 1 500 pairs of night vision goggles in several batches
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30% of defense products at DSA 2010 to be Malaysian
July 1, 2009 @ 12:00 AMMore than a quarter of defense products and equipment to be exhibited at the DSA 2010 show will be Malaysian, the country’s defence minister, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi was quoted as saying in the local media. "I also expect not less than 10 percent participation from local players for DSA 2010," he said
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America's computer networks part of defense strategy: Obama
June 2, 2009 @ 12:00 AMIn a White House announcement, President Obama said he will appoint a cyber security coordinator for the critical infrastructure that all Americans depend on.He said the nation's computer network infrastructure will be defended as a national strategic asset
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India approves Mahindra & Mahindra and BAE Systems joint venture
January 7, 2009 @ 12:00 AMJanuary 7, 2009, New Delhi, India: Following approval from the Government of India's Foreign Investment Promotions Board, Mahindra & Mahindra and BAE Systems will set up a Joint Venture (JV) in India focused on land systems for the Indian market. This is a key step in setting up the JV, and in accordance with current Foreign Direct Investment regulations, the equity split will be 74% with Mahindra & Mahindra and 26% BAE Systems
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Raytheon Paveway IV Enters Service on U.K. Harrier GR9 Aircraft
December 12, 2008 @ 12:00 AMHARLOW, England --- Raytheon Company's Paveway IV weapon system completed all evaluation activities, clearing it to enter service with the U.K
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Paving The Way: the Latest Weapon Against the Taliban
December 11, 2008 @ 12:00 AMA next-generation precision guided bomb that can hit targets 24 hours a day and in all-weathers has entered service with the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as part of a 400M programme.>> The weapon, known as Paveway IV will be fitted to the Harrier GR9s, Tornado GR4s, Typhoon and ultimately the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF)
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New NSR Report: Obama Win Signals Administration Change, but Minimal Impact Expected...
November 13, 2008 @ 12:00 AMCAMBRIDGE, MA --- NSR today released its newest market survey and forecast report: "Government and Military Demand on Commercial Satellites, 5th Edition." The report provides an in-depth assessment of military and government demand for commercial satellite communications services from 2003-2018 by tracking application requirements around the globe
Portugal Orders Sixth KC-390 Aircraft Contract
Korea Aerospace Unveils Design of New Electronic Warfare Aircraft
Israel Completes Iron Beam Laser Weapon Development, IDF Delivery Imminent
Canada Receives First CT-102B Astra II Training Aircraft
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...