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Aurora Cruiser To Join Russian Navy Fleet On July 15
July 12, 2016 @ 01:17 PMThe Aurora cruiser, one of the most popular tourist attractions in St. Petersburg, will be handed over to the Russian Navy after modernization on July 15
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Leonardo-Finmeccanica To Supply Two King Air 350ER Aircraft To African Customer
July 12, 2016 @ 09:04 AMLeonardo-Finmeccanica has won a contract to supply two Beechcraft King Air 350ER aircraft, including their mission systems and sensor load-outs, for an African customer. The aircraft will be equipped with the companys ATOS (airborne tactical observation and surveillance) mission system and a suite of sensors including the Leonardo Seaspray AESA surveillance radar, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) transponder and interrogator, Link 11 datalink and an integrated mission management system
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F-35 Phase II Cost Reduction Initiatives Launched
July 12, 2016 @ 08:54 AMThe US Department of Defense on Monday announced two initiatives with industry to reduce F-35 Lightning II production and sustainment costs. The first is a two-year extension of the "Blueprint for Affordability for Production" program announced in 2014, and the second is the creation of a similar concept to reduce the operation and sustainment costs of the F-35 weapon system, according to Lockheed Martin press release
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Thales, Elettronica To Cooperate In Electronic Warfare Domain
July 11, 2016 @ 01:25 PMThales and Elettronica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore joint initiatives and pursue growth business opportunities in the Electronic Warfare (EW) segment. "This MoU extends the area of our long-standing business relationship and both companies believe that it represents a fundamental step for growth in Europe and the International Market," said Enzo Benigni, Chairman and CEO of Elettronica SpA
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Embraer, Boeing To Jointly Market KC-390 Aerial Refuelling Aircraft
July 11, 2016 @ 12:19 PMEmbraer and Boeing have signed an agreement to jointly market and support the KC-390, a multi-mission mobility and aerial refuelling aircraft. The aircraft is currently on an eight nation tour, and expects to receive certification by the end of 2017
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Ukraine Will Deliver Remaining 39 Oplot Tanks To Thailand In March Next
July 7, 2016 @ 06:10 PMUkraine will be able to deliver the remaining 39 T-84 tanks to Thailand in March next year, Ukrainian ambassador to Thailand reassured and cited unrest in eastern Ukraine as a reason for the delay. Ukraine ambassador to Thailand Andrii Beshta gave the assurance to Defence Minister Prawit Wongsuwon during a meeting at the Defence Ministry on Wednesday, ministry spokesman Kongcheep Tantrawanit was quoted as saying by
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US Drone Strikes Killed 64 To 116 Civilians Since 2009: White House
July 2, 2016 @ 10:22 AMThe US President Barack Obama has signed an executive order to prevent civilian deaths due to drone strikes after the report published by the government revealed the figures on non-combatants deaths. According to the White House report released on Friday, the US drones has killed only 64 to 116 civilians in 473 strikes launched between Jan 20, 2009 and Dec 31, 2015
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Raytheon Wins $118 Million For Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammer Vehicles Contract
June 30, 2016 @ 04:54 AMRaytheon has been awarded $118 million contract for Lot 9 Miniature Air Launched Decoy Jammer (MALD-J) vehicles and support equipment. Work is expected to be complete by June 30, 2020
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USAF Introduces First Of 21 HH-60G Pave Hawk SAR Helicopters
June 29, 2016 @ 09:27 AMThe US Air Force has introduced the first of 21 fully built HH-60G Pave Hawk Operational Loss Replacement (OLR) helicopters at a ceremony in Huntsville, Alabama Tuesday. The HH-60G is used to conduct combat search and rescue operations
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Elbit Systems Launches Torpedo From Seagull Unmanned Surface Vessel System
June 28, 2016 @ 10:26 AMElbit Systems recently completed a trial test torpedo launch from its Seagull multi-mission, autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) system. The trial, performed out of Israels Haifa port, demonstrated the capability of Seagull to install and launch light weight torpedoes, adding to the capabilities of the USV, which is designed to carry out unmanned maritime missions, such as protection of critical sea areas and high-value assets against submarines and sea mine threats, the company said in a statement Tuesday
China Has Set Up 26 Military Bases in South China Sea Islands
China’s New PL-16 Air-to-Air Missile Reportedly Enters Service with Air Force
Textron-Leonardo Unveil M-346N Carrier-Based Trainer Jet for U.S. Navy
South Korea Upgrades Cheongung Air Defense System to Counter Ballistic Missile Threats
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...