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Lebanon to Receive 100 HOT Missiles, Other Weapons from France
March 9, 2018 @ 07:34 PMLebanon will receive 100 HOT missiles, a simulator, training equipment and large quantities of spare parts and tools from France. The Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly met with Lebanese Defense Minister Yacoub Sarraf on March 8 at her office
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France Demands Payment before Delivering Modernized Super Etendard Aircraft to Argentina
March 7, 2018 @ 07:08 AMFrance has held back on delivery of five modernized Super Etendards aircraft sold to Argentina as the latter is yet make payment for the retired French naval patrol aircraft. The $14
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Russian Nuclear-engine Powered Missiles Could Have ‘Unlimited’ Range
March 5, 2018 @ 10:10 AMRussia has developed a miniaturized nuclear power unit for cruise missiles and underwater drones which could potentially give them unlimited range. "Russia has completed the trials of miniaturized nuclear power units for cruise missiles of unlimited range and for autonomous submersibles of an oceanic multi-purpose system
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Japan’s First Operational F-35A Lightning II aircraft Joins Misawa Air Base...
March 1, 2018 @ 03:33 PMThe United States Forces Japan welcomed the first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft to the Misawa Air Base during a commemoration ceremony, held on February 24. This is the second aircraft assembled at Mitsubishis facility in Nagoya, Japan
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UAE Air Force RQ-1E Remotely Piloted Aircraft Aircrew Undergoing UAS Training
February 26, 2018 @ 04:07 PMUAE Air Force RQ-1E remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) aircrews will soon complete several courses being delivered by CAE Maritime Middle East (MME), including an RPA Sensor Operator Fundamentals Course and RPA Aircrew Fundamentals Course. The courses are all part of the comprehensive training solution for RPA systems being developed by CAE under a contract signed last year to provide academic, simulator, and live flying training for the UAE Air Forces fleet of RQ-1E Predator aircraft
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Predator UAS Trainer Enters Into Service With Italian Air Force
February 26, 2018 @ 08:50 AMItalian Air Force recently accepted into service a Predator Mission Trainer located at Amendola Air Force Base (AFB) in Italy. The Predator Mission Trainer, specifically representing the Italian Air Force's Predator A during phase one of this delivery, was jointly developed by CAE and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc
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BAE Systems Develops Semi-Autonomous Software For Real-Time Warfare Management
February 15, 2018 @ 01:49 PMBAE Systems has developed automated, on-board software that enhances mission effectiveness. Distributed Battle Management (DBM) is the process of providing timely and relevant information to operators and pilots when communication is not assured, so they can better manage and control air-to-air and air-to-ground combat in contested environments
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Chinese Commercial Aircraft Manufacturer Plans to Deliver First Passenger Jet in 2021
February 6, 2018 @ 02:43 PMChinese State-run Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) is planning to deliver its first home-grown passenger jet in 2021. COMAC plans to first target the Chinese market before moving to Southeast Asia and Africa, Lu Zheng, deputy general manager of sales and marketing was quoted as saying by
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China Claims Successful Missile Interception Test
February 6, 2018 @ 08:45 AMChina conducted a mid-course land-based missile interception test, which its Ministry of National Defense said was conducted within China's territory and “achieved its preset goal.” The type of missile used in the test or target was not mentioned in several reports published in Chinas state-controlled media
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Ukroboronprom Appoints Former DARPA Head as Supervisory Board Member
February 2, 2018 @ 08:36 AMUkraines state run Ukroboronprom has appointed former head of US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Anthony Tether as member of UOP Supervisory Board. Anthony Tether has been in charge of Ukroboronprom long-term development for over a year and a half
Russia’s Superjet Powered by Domestic PD-8 Engine Performs Maiden Flight
France to Offer Rafale Jets, SAMP/T Air Defense System to Countries Considering...
Iran-backed Houthi Rebels Target U.S. Aircraft Carrier Group Twice
Canada May Cut F-35 Order, Consider European Jet Fighters
U.S. Policy Threatening Lockheed Martin Billions in F-35 Cuts?
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...