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US Plans Aircraft-Launched, Reusable Drones
August 29, 2015 @ 11:51 AMDrones that can be launched from military transport and fighter aircraft are the subject of a new project of the US Defence Advanced Projects Agency (DARPA) An ability to send large numbers of small unmanned air systems (UAS) with coordinated, distributed capabilities could provide U.S
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Chinese Generals Shed Weight, Shape Up For Sept 3 Military Parade
August 28, 2015 @ 04:14 PMPeople's Liberation Army (PLA) generals have shed more than five kg on average as they train for the Sept 3 military parade. More than 50 generals, with an average age of 53, will lead parade units involving 12,000 people
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HAL 'Front Runner' For Russian Kamov 226T Helicopter Project: Rostec Chief
August 28, 2015 @ 03:51 PMIndian Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) is a “front-runner” for partnering with Russia for the manufacture of Kamov Ka-226T helicopters under the ‘Make in India initiative. Sergey Chemezov, Rostec CEO on the sidelines of Moscow Aviation and Space Salon (MAKS), 2015 today told media today said that the state-run HAL is a front-runner for partnering with Russia for the Kamov Ka-226T helicopter project
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Raytheon, US Navy To Enhance Minehunting Sonar's Imaging Ability
August 28, 2015 @ 03:32 PMRaytheon is working with the US Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division to enhance the features of AN/AQS-20A minehunting sonar. The team is analysing the system's synthetic aperture sonar to fully optimize its ability to capture and process high- and low-resolution images of mine threats undersea, the company announced Thursday
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Hypersonic BrahMos Prototype In 6-7 Years
August 27, 2015 @ 11:57 AMThe development of Indo-Russian first BrahMos hypersonic missile prototype may take six to seven years. Sudhir Mishra, Director General of the joint company BrahMos Aerospace in an interview with Ria Novosti at MAKS-2015 on Wednesday said, “This new missile is thought of as a revolutionary weapon, capable of flying at speeds of 5-7 mach
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Raytheon Test Fires AIM-9X Block II missile From US Army Ground Launcher...
August 26, 2015 @ 02:40 PMThe US Army and Raytheon have successfully test fired an AIM-9X Block II missile from the Army's ground-based Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2-I (IFPC 2-I) Block 1 Multi-Mission Launcher (MML). AIM-9X is traditionally fired from aircraft toward aerial targets
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Cambridge Pixel To Demo Multi-Channel Radar Data Recorder At DSEI 2015
August 26, 2015 @ 12:53 PMCambridge Pixel has unveiled its multi-channel Radar Data Recorder that can record primary radar video and associated tracks. The radar data recorder can also record AIS, ADS-B, IFF and NMEA-0183 navigation data from ship and aircraft transponders
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Sarcos To Demonstrate 'Snake Robot' Unmanned Ground Vehicle
August 26, 2015 @ 10:53 AMUS Sarcos Corp will unveil "Guardian S" snake like robotic unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) which will be used for security, inspection and non-Destructive Testing. The Guardian S will be displayed on August 30 at the National Tactical Officers Association Conference in USA
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Domestic Sales Push Up Turkish Defense Industries 2014 Orders to $11 Billion
August 24, 2015 @ 03:55 PMThe Turkish defense industry 2014 orders worth has increased to $11 billion largely due to domestic sales, according to a report by the Defense Industry Manufacturers Association (SaSaD) on August 21. “The lions share in the sector growth comes from domestic projects, but domestic projects should not be expected to continue increasing
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North Korea Deploys 50 Submarines To Confront South
August 24, 2015 @ 02:20 PMNearly 50 of North Korea's submarines have left their home port in the wake of escalating tension with South Korea. South Korea has detected "unusual movement from North Korean submarines, in that they have left their bases,” an official from South Korea's defense ministry said
Diehl Defence to Acquire Explosive Ordnance Disposal Firm, EST Energetics
Russian Burevestnik Nuclear-powered Cruise Missile Could Release Radioactive Material During Flight
French DGA to Add Collaborative Combat, ISR Mission Capability to A400M Aircraft...
Indian Navy to Commission Stealt Frigate, Anti-submarine Craft, Hydrographic Survey Vessel
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