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India To Build Modern Bunkers Along Its Border With China

January 24, 2017 @ 12:56 PM

Indian army is building a large number of modern bunkers in Sikkim as part of its efforts to boost the countrys defenses along the border, shared with China. The new bunkers are being built using hallow block structures that can be transported easily to hill areas after having been constructed in plain areas
North Korean, Chinese Threats Prompt Japan To Launch Military Satellite

January 24, 2017 @ 12:53 PM

Japan has launched its first military communication network satellite to deal with threats from China and North Korea. The Japanese Defense Ministry launched Kirameki-2 communications satellite using an H-2A rocket from Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan,
India's DRDO Develops Two Explosive-Defusing Robot

January 24, 2017 @ 12:02 PM

Indias Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed two robots “Daksh Mini” and “Daksh Scout” that are capable of detecting and defusing improvised explosive devices (IED) on aircraft and trains. The two robots, which are easy to carry and use in any situation, are result of two years extensive research,
US Approves $525M Threat Detection Systems Contract For Saudi Arabia

January 24, 2017 @ 09:43 AM

The United States has approved the sale of a new threat detection system for $525 million to Saudi Arabia, the US Department of State announced in a statement. "The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 74K Persistent Threat Detection System (PTDS) Aerostats and related equipment, support and training," the statement said on Monday
India Likely To Expand Partnership With UAE On Counter-terrorism

January 23, 2017 @ 12:16 PM

India is eyeing to expand counter-terrorism cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during a visit by crown prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al Nahyan, this week. Sheikh Zayed, who is also the supreme commander of the UAE armed forces, will be the chief guest at the Republic Day parade on 26 January,
Day After Trump Inauguration, Russia Attacks Daesh Targets in Syria With Tu-22M3...

January 21, 2017 @ 02:26 PM

A day after the inauguration of Donald Trump as US president, Russian launched one of its deadliest attacks against Islamic State in Syria with six T-22M3 bombers that took off from Russia and dropped bombs at Daesh targets near Dier ez-Zor. The bombers were covered by Su-30SM and Su-35S fighter jets that flew from Hmeymim air base in a coordinated strike
Japan Plans Transfer Of Secondhand Military Assets For Low Cost Or Free

January 21, 2017 @ 09:06 AM

Japan plans to submit a bill to the ordinary Diet session to be convened Friday that would allow supply of the Self-Defense Forces (SDF) secondhand defense equipment to other countries for free or low price. The government intends to provide secondhand SDF defense equipment mainly to member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, including the Philippines, which has a territorial dispute with China in the South China Sea
Russian MoD Seeks New Military Transport Aircraft

January 20, 2017 @ 09:37 AM

The Russian Defense Ministry is seeking to replace obsolete passenger aircraft with new Russian aircraft models after a deadly crash of the Tu-154 plane last month. The Kommersant newspaper reported Friday that Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has ordered to analyse possibilities to substitute Tu-154, Tu-134 and Il-62M passenger aircraft with new passenger aircraft models
Russian Helicopters To Supply Mi-171 Chopper To Balochistan

January 19, 2017 @ 07:39 AM

Russian Helicopters has won a contract with Balochistan provincial government to supply a Mi-171 helicopter. The helicopter is expected to be delivered in the first part of this year
USAF, Lockheed Martin To Launch Next Space Based Infrared System Satellite On...

January 18, 2017 @ 10:58 AM

The US Air Force and Lockheed Martin will launch the next Space Based Infrared System (SBIRS) satellite on Jan. 19 aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket

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