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DARPA Awards Phase 2 ‘Gremlins’ Contracts To Produce Low-cost, Resusable UASs

March 21, 2017 @ 03:25 PM

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Phase 2 contracts for its low-cost, reusable unmanned aerial systems (UASs) project dubbed ‘Gremlins to the two teams. The winning teams - one is led by Dynetics, Inc
India's Mazagon Docks, DCNS Likely To Manufacture 3 Additional Scorpene-Class Submarines

March 20, 2017 @ 08:08 AM

Indias shipyard Mazagon Docks along with DCNS has approached the country's Navy with a repeat order for three Scorpene-class submarines. The approach follows despite the data leak scandal that had threatened to derail the project last August, The Hindu Business Line reported Sunday
Indo-Russian Project To Develop Transport Plane Halted Since A Year

March 13, 2017 @ 12:16 PM

The Indo-Russian Transport Aircraft project to jointly design a transport aircraft for militaries of both nations has been grounded since a year. Multi-role Transport Aircraft Ltd
Malaysia Eyes Buying Excess Aircraft From Saudi Arabia

March 2, 2017 @ 02:04 PM

Malaysia is eyeing to purchase Saudi Arabias excess aeroplanes and helicopters. "Malaysia is looking into the possibility buying “excess” Saudi aeroplanes and helicopters
DARPA Tests Radiation Detectors For Radiological ‘Dirty Bombs’

March 2, 2017 @ 11:45 AM

US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has tested its radiation detectors mounted inside Washington D.C
USAF To Retire MQ-1 Predator Attack Drone In 2018, Move To MQ-9

February 24, 2017 @ 03:07 PM

The US Air Force plans to retire the MQ-1Predator Attack drone in early 2018 and shift to the more modern MQ-9 due to its increased speed, high-definition sensors and the ability to carry more munitions. These combat attributes allow the MQ-9 to complete a wider array of mission sets which can help the Air Force stay prepared in the fight
Indonesia's PT Pindad, Irish Timoney Sign Contract To Upgrade Badak 6x6 Mobility...

February 22, 2017 @ 07:23 PM

Indonesia's PT Pindad has signed a contract with Ireland's Timoney at IDEX today to upgrade the Badak 6x6 with a customised Timoney modular driveline, transfer case and steering system. The Badak is a 6x6 vehicle fitted with a CMI Defence two-man turret to provide direct fire support for deployed troops
India Approves Engine Repair Facility For MiG 29K Carrier Aircraft

February 22, 2017 @ 09:05 AM

India plans to set up an ‘intermediate engine repair facility for its MiG 29k fighter jets at the Indian Navy base at Goa. The move was taken by the government for improving serviceability of the carrier aircraft as Indian Navy has 45 such jets that operate from sea-borne aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov i
UK Navy's River-class Vessels To Be Equipped With Kelvin Hughes' Radar systems

February 20, 2017 @ 12:44 PM

Kelvin Hughes will be supplying SharpEye radar systems for the two latest Batch 2 ships, HMS Tamar and HMS Spey. Each ship will be equipped with a SharpEye I-Band radar for helicopter control and navigation as well as an E/F-Band SharpEye radar for navigation and collision avoidance, the company announced today
Russia's S-500 Missile System To Test In 2020

February 20, 2017 @ 09:52 AM

Russia will be gearing up test of next generation S-500 air defense system test by 2020. Russia is currently developing 600 kilometers S-500 Prometey anti-aircraft and anti-ballistic missile system,

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