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Brazil, Russia To Expand Defense Co-operation, Focus On Cyber Security
October 17, 2013 @ 02:03 PMBrazil and Russia are planning to expand cooperation between the two countries with the creation of working groups in the areas of cyber security and space. Based on a proposal made by Brazilian defense minister Celso Amorim, and accepted by his Russian counterpart, defense minister Sergei Shoigu, the two countries also agreed to establish a political-strategic dialogue between the two nations in the areas of defense and international security
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Pentagon Halts F-35 Helmet Development, Saves $ 45 Million
October 11, 2013 @ 09:25 AMThe Pentagon decides to put on hold the F-35 helmet development in order to further mature the Rockwell Collins-Elbit Systems America Vision Systems Generation 2 helmet currently used in training and testing. The program will recoup approximately $45 million in funds it had originally allocated for the development of the alternate helmet
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Harris Corp. Wins $65 Million USAF Contract
October 10, 2013 @ 02:06 PMHarris Corporation (HRS) has won a $65 million contract modification for satellite data and communications support to the U.S
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BAE Systems’ Sensor Successfully Undergoes Live Long-Range Missile Flight Test
October 10, 2013 @ 02:03 PMBAE Systems successfully demonstrated the new long-range sensor, precisely guiding the LRASM prototype to its target in a recent live missile shot test. This was the first flight test for the advanced sensor, which autonomously located and targeted a moving surface ship
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U.S, Europe Concerns Over Turkey Missile Deal Unfounded, Says China
October 9, 2013 @ 02:16 PMChina on Tuesday defended a military trade agreement with Turkey to co-produce a missile defense system after the U.S and NATO expressed their concerns
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Canadian Coast Guard To Get $3.3 Billion Worth Non-Combat Ships
October 8, 2013 @ 02:47 PMVancouver Shipyards will be building up to 10 additional large non-combat ships for the Canadian Coast Guard fleet at an estimated cost of $3.3 billion
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General Dynamics Wins $25 Million FAA Air Traffic Control Radios Contract
October 8, 2013 @ 08:43 AMGeneral Dynamics has won the first order from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for new Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) CM-300/350 UHF and VHF air traffic control (ATC) radios. The $25 million order will begin a new chapter in ground-to-air communications as the next-generation radios deliver crisp, clear communication between pilots and air traffic controllers
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Northrop Grumman Highlights Maritime Security Capabilities At Pacific 2013
October 7, 2013 @ 09:23 AMNorthrop Grumman will highlight its maritime security capabilities at the Pacific 2013 International Maritime Exposition in Sydney. "Northrop Grumman is committed to supporting the Australian Defence Force and to providing affordable capabilities in C4ISR, unmanned systems, cyber and logistics," said Ian Irving, chief executive Australia, Northrop Grumman Corporation
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Thales, Schneider Team Up To Work On Cybersecurity Solutions
October 3, 2013 @ 03:02 PMThales and Schneider Electric will jointly propose cybersecurity solutions for protecting the automation and command-and-control systems from attacks. Thales and Schneider Electric yesterday have signed a commercial cooperation agreement for the development of cybersecurity solutions and services to protect command-and-control systems from cyberattack
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NSA Spying Fallout: International Control of Internet Demanded
October 1, 2013 @ 12:32 PMThe global storm over whistle-blower Edward Snowdens expose that the US spied on countries all over the world has snowballed into a demand that control of the Internet be vested with the United Nations. Brazilian President Dilma Rouseff kicked off the demand with a powerful speech at the United Nations General Assembly last week where she called on the UN to oversee a new global legal system to govern the internet to guarantee "freedom of expression, privacy of the individual and respect for human rights" and the "neutrality of the network, guided only by technical and ethical criteria, rendering...
Back to War? U.S. Strikes Iranian Missile Positions After Tehran Attacks Cargo...
Iran Warns Against Israeli Aircraft Approaching it from Neighbouring Countries
Russia Attacks Ukrainian Gas Facilities in Response to Drone Attacks on its...
Russian Weapons Secrets Offered for Free by Ukraine to Allies
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