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Russia Could Develop Light Fighter Jet to Complement Su-57
April 16, 2020 @ 11:11 AMRussia has initiated a study on the feasibility of developing a new tactical aviation platform, that could complement the Su-57 as a light fifth generation fighter jet. “In particular, at the end of last year (2019), MiG RSK placed an order for the study ‘aerodynamic calculation of a light multi-functional front-line twin-engine aircraft, comparison with foreign analogues for the period 2020-2025
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Russia Working on New-Generation g-force Pilot Protection Gear
April 14, 2020 @ 08:23 AMThe Russian Ministry of Defense has begun developing a new-generation gear to protect pilots from dynamic, multidirectional g-forces while performing complex maneuvers. “The ministrys Research and Testing Center of Aviation and Space Medicine and Military Ergonomics is working on new pilot protective gear, which will involve modern materials and technologies," Igor Zhdanko, Doctor of Medical Science and senior researcher of the medical service, was quoted as saying by Krasnaya Zvezda on Monday
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Turkish ASELSAN Sells Remote-Controlled Weapons Station to NATO Nation
April 13, 2020 @ 12:39 PMTurkish defense contractor ASELSAN has signed a deal with a NATO member country for the export of its remote-controlled weapons station (RCWS), SARP a statement by the company said Friday. The contract includes supply of an unspecified number of RCWS as well as fire detection systems
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Pak Army Mushshak Trainer Aircraft Crashes, 2 Killed
April 13, 2020 @ 11:02 AMA Pakistan Army Mushshak trainer aircraft crashed near Gujrat on Monday morning, killing both pilots on board. “Pakistan Army training aircraft Mushshak on routine training mission crashed near Gujrat this morning,” the militarys media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a
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Thales Alenia to Build Satellites for Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure
April 10, 2020 @ 05:36 PMOmnispace, which is building a global mobile hybrid network, today announced it has selected Thales Alenia Space, to develop the initial component of its satellite-based Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure. This will advance Omnispaces vision to deliver a global hybrid communications network based on 3GPP standards
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Turkish-Greek Naval Face-off in Aegean Sea
April 10, 2020 @ 05:41 AMThe Turkish military shooed away Greek Coast Guard boats allegedly harassing a Turkish-flagged merchant ship in the Aegean Sea. The Greek coast guards harassing a Turkish-flagged merchant ship which was traveling in line with the international maritime law in south of the Samos Island of the Aegean Sea, immediately left the area following arrival of the Turkish Armed Forces, said security sources on Thursday
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Malian Air Force Super Tucano Crashes, 2 Dead
April 8, 2020 @ 07:17 AMAn Embraer Super Tucano light attack aircraft used by the Air Force of Africas Republic of Mali crashed on April 7, killing both onboard. “The Air Forces Super Tucano TZ04 crashed on Tuesday April 7 near Sévaré town, Mopti region,” Malian Air Force (Armée de l'air du Mali)
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UK to Get MQ-9 Launch and Recovery Element
April 8, 2020 @ 06:01 AMGeneral Atomics Aeronautics Systems (GA-ASI) has won a contract to provide MQ-9 contractor logistics support launch and recovery element (LRE) to the United Kingdom. "GA-ASI has been awarded a not-to-exceed $8
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USAF Orders 48 Lockheed Long-Range Anti-Ship Missiles
April 8, 2020 @ 05:14 AMThe US Air Force has placed an order for 48 Lockheed Martin-made Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles (LRASMs). "Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control has been awarded a $167
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NASA, GA-ASI Demo SkyGuardian Military Drone For Commercial Use
April 7, 2020 @ 10:02 AMGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) partnered with NASA to demonstrate commercial uses of large Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) such as the SkyGuardian military drone, in National Airspace System (NAS)
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