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Huawei Leads Chinese Exports of AI Surveillance Tech
December 16, 2019 @ 03:22 PMHuawei is a market leader in Chinese exports of AI surveillance technology having sold it to at least 50 countries, many of which have dismal human rights record. According to a report by a pro-US think tank, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, "technology linked to Chinese companies -- particularly Huawei, Hikvision, Dahua and ZTE -- supply AI surveillance technology in 63 countries, 36 of which have signed onto China's Belt and Road Initiative," it said
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Fire Extinguished onboard Russian Aircraft Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov
December 13, 2019 @ 12:36 PMThe fire that engulfed Russia's sole aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov on Thursday while the vessel was undergoing engine repairs, has been put-off. "At 5 a
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Russia's Only Aircraft Carrier Catches Fire During Engine Repairs
December 12, 2019 @ 10:55 AMA fire broke out onboard Russia's Admiral Kuznetsov aircraft carrier while the vessel's engine was undergoing repairs at a dock in Murmansk on Thursday, injuring three people. According to TASS, the raging inferno was caused due to violation of safety rules
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Czech Republic Signs Iron Dome Deal
December 6, 2019 @ 02:35 PMCzech Republic has signed an agreement to buy eight multi-mission radars from Israel in a deal valued $125 million. The Government-to-Government (GTG) contract was signed in Prague by Israel's Ministry of Defense International Defense Cooperation Directorate (SIBAT) and the Czech Ministry of Defense under its Mobile Air Defense Radar (MADR) program, Globes reported Friday
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BAE to Develop Software For Multi-domain Mission Planning for DARPA
December 4, 2019 @ 12:35 PMThe United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has entered into an agreement with BAE Systems to develop software that will enable semi-autonomous multi-domain mission planning. Dubbed Multi-domain Adaptive Request Service (MARS), the technology will be designed for military operators to leverage battlespace resources from across various domains, such as space, air, land, and sea, for more effective, efficient missions, the company said in a statement Tuesday
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Saab to Maintain German Army's simulation training equipment
December 2, 2019 @ 10:03 AMSaab has signed a contract valued 870 MSEK ($91 million) to support the German Army with the operation of their Combat Training Centre Gefechtsübungszentrum Heer (GÜZ). The scope of work consists of the management and maintenance of all live simulation training equipment, communication infrastructure and the exercise control centre
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Rosoboronexport Presents Layered Counter-drone Systems at Dubai Airshow
November 18, 2019 @ 11:20 AMSyrian combat experience has helped Russias Rosoboronexport to develop counter-drone systems which it revealed today at the Dubai Airshow 2019. “Rosoboronexport has developed a layered point and area system of electronic countermeasures
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Iran Unveils 'Kian 700' Transporter to Haul Two Tanks
November 12, 2019 @ 08:42 AMIran showcased its new domestically-made “Kian 700” transporter that can drag two tanks weighing 60-tonnes each, at an overhaul and refurbishment center of the Iranian Armys Ground Forces on Saturday. The transporter is equipped with an 800 horse-power engine which can pull up to 200 tonnes, effectively allowing it to carry two 60-tonne tanks on its “Suleiman-3” semi-trailer
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Bell-Boeing Bags Japan’s $68M Osprey Contract
November 8, 2019 @ 06:21 AMBell-Boeing is awarded a contract valued $68.2 million that involves testing, providing engineering and logistics support to Japans MV-22B Osprey aircraft and corresponding training device
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China's New Multiple Rocket Launcher Can Fire at Taiwan
November 5, 2019 @ 10:27 AMChina's new multiple rocket launcher (MRL), with a range of 360 kilometers can fire across the Straits of Taiwan with rockets and missiles. Unveiled at the National Day Parade last month, the system has domestic and export versions with the latter having a lesser range of about 280 kilometers
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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...
