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Canadian CCV Project Cancelled, Nexter Claim Compensation
December 23, 2013 @ 07:54 AMThe Canadian Department of National Defence announced on 20 December the cancellation of its controversial $1.8 billion (C$2 billion) Close Combat Vehicle (CCV) project to acquire infantry fighting vehicles
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Russia Deploy Tactical Missiles On NATO Borders
December 17, 2013 @ 09:08 AMRussia confirmed that it deployed tactical ballistic missiles near the borders shared with NATO, assuring non-violation of international agreements. Russia had “quietly” moved 10 Iskander-M (SS-26 Stone) missile systems into its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad and along its border with the Baltic States and NATO members Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, according to Bild newspaper
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Thales Sign Agreement For Polish OPV-Class Ship
December 16, 2013 @ 03:32 PMThales signed an agreement worth about 100 million Euros with Poland to supply equipment for building OPV-class ship Slazak (Silesian). The agreements cover the supply of an Integrated Combat System (contractor Thales Nederland BV) and an Integrated Communications System (Thales Electronic Systems GmbH), according to DziennikZbrojny
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Poland Considering Buying EADS Stake
December 5, 2013 @ 08:16 AMPoland is considering taking a stake in the European aerospace giant EADS, Polish defense ministry spokesman was quoted as saying by AFP. "We're examining the possibilities, the pros and cons, that a stake in EADS could offer the Polish arms industry," Sonta said
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Poland Plans To Buy Ukrainian Anti-Tank Missile
November 9, 2013 @ 09:11 AMPolands Ministry of Defence is considering the purchase of Ukrainian-built anti-tank and missile defence systems for its fleet of Mil Mi-24 combat helicopters. The Deputy Defense Minister for Weapons and Arms Modernization Waldemar Skrzypczak - discussed bilateral military and technical cooperation during the international exhibition Defense & Security 2013, which is taking place in Bangkok on November 4-7
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Poland To Buy Rosomak Armored Vehicles
October 25, 2013 @ 09:30 AMPolands Defense Ministry has ordered 307 Rosomak armored modular vehicles under $500 million contract being built by state-owned defense manufacturer Wojskowe Zaklady Mechaniczne Siemianowice (WZMS). The delivery is scheduled from 2014 to 2019
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MU90 Torpedo Enters Royal Australian Navy Service
October 10, 2013 @ 12:05 PMThe MU90 lightweight torpedo has achieved Operational Release Status after a recent final test firing has officially entered into service with the Royal Australian Navy. The MU90 is an advanced lightweight anti-submarine torpedo that delivers superior performance and accuracy in shallow waters, even in congested areas
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Polish Navy To Receive New Minesweepers And Patrol Vessel
October 3, 2013 @ 10:06 AMPoland has placed an order to build three new mine countermeasure ships and complete one long-stalled patrol vessel. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, who was present at the signing of the two contracts, said the procurements contribute to safeguarding the future of the Polish Navy
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Draken International Delivers MiG-21 Aircrafts
October 2, 2013 @ 01:51 PMDraken International continues to rapidly build up its supersonic fleet with the delivery of twenty-five MiG-21 aircraft. With MiG-21 assembly operations taking place on both coasts, Draken is able to provide a safe, reliable, real-world "red-air" asset to the Department of Defense and Test Pilot schools across North America
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Pattonair, MTU Sign New Supply Contract For V2500 Program
September 23, 2013 @ 12:14 PMPattonair today announced a three-year contract signed with MTU Aero Engines, to provide C class parts under the V2500 program. “MTU is one of the biggest independent engine manufacturers in the world, and were very pleased to be working with them on the V2500 engine
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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