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Singapore, UN To Develop Situation Awareness Analysis Tool for Peacekeeping Ops

December 15, 2015 @ 10:02 AM

Singapore has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations to jointly develop an information management tool to enhance conduct of UN peacekeeping operations. The Permanent Representative of Singapore to the UN Ms Karen Tan signed the MoU on behalf of the Singaporean Government and Department of Field Support
Networked Virtual F-35 Simulators For US Air Force Pilot Training

December 9, 2015 @ 06:52 AM

The US Air Force will begin training its pilots on linked virtual F-35 simulators. Lockheed Martin last week announced the delivery of four networked F-35 simulators that can be shared over virtual world giving access to multiple trainees in tactical training exercise at a single time, Orlando Sentinel reported Tuesday
Islamic State Uses Weapons, Ammunition Seized From Iraqi Army: Amnesty International

December 8, 2015 @ 10:29 AM

Poorly regulated arms flow and careless handling on the ground in Iraq for decades has led to Islamic State (IS) to get weapons, ammunition and equipment that were looted from the Iraqi army. In a report by Amnesty International that draws expert analysis of thousands of videos and images, ‘Taking Stock: The arming of the IS catalogues how IS fighters are using arms, mainly looted from Iraqi military stocks, which were manufactured and designed in more than two dozen countries, including Russia, China the USA and EU states
Turkey Grants France Airspace Access To Fight IS In Syria

December 4, 2015 @ 07:19 AM

Turkey has granted access to its airspace to France to fight Islamic State (IS) militants. Turkey will allow the French jets to fly in its airspace on their way to attack IS militants, Turkish Hurriyet News daily reported Thursday
Only 29 Of 66 Germany’s Tornado Fighters Airworthy; Defense Ministry Report

December 3, 2015 @ 03:41 PM

Barely two days before Germany goes to vote in favour of military action against the Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria, German defense ministry report said that only 29 of 66 Tornado fighter aircraft are airworthy. German media quoted German Armys Chief of Staff Gen Volker Wieker saying that the German flying systems are unworthy
Cubic Corp To Supply Software For US Marines’ Integrated Ground Combat Training...

December 3, 2015 @ 03:01 PM

Cubic Corporation has won a $2.1 million contract to deliver software and access to instructional videos for Instrumented-Tactical Engagement Simulation System II (I-TESS II) by US Marine Corps
Australian Defence Department ‘Hacked’ in Cyber Attack on Bureau of Meteorology

December 2, 2015 @ 10:28 AM

A massive cyberattack against Australias Bureau of Meteorology may have allowed hackers to access the nations defence department through a linked network. Potentially sensitive national security information could have leaked in the attack on the Bureau of Meteorology which owns one of Australias largest supercomputers, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported today Citing several unidentified sources the channel said that the “massive” breach may have compromised sensitive Australian government computer systems
Boeing Enhances Target Detection Capabilities of US Navy’s EA-18G Growler Electronic Attack...

December 2, 2015 @ 06:10 AM

The US Navy and Boeing recently demonstrated new targeting technologies that greatly enhance aircrew safety and effectiveness through the rapid integration and distribution of target information across multiple aircraft. Utilizing an advanced targeting processor, an open architecture, high-bandwidth data link, and a Windows-based tablet integrated with the mission system, the demonstration proved that Boeing EA-18G Growler electronic attack aircraft can detect targets over longer distances and share information more rapidly than ever before
New Mobile App 'Israel's Nightmare' To Inform Iranians About Missiles

November 23, 2015 @ 02:20 PM

A student of a Iranian university has developed a mobile application known as “Israels Nightmare,” that familiarizes users with the Islamic Republics missile capabilities. The app, created by Arshia Badi, introduces Irans short-, mid- and long-range missiles, explaining and illustrating each missile and its specifications
Lockheed Martin Munitions Tested Using HIMARS Launcher

November 19, 2015 @ 11:18 AM

Lockheed Martin's Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Unitary munitions have completed stockpile reliability tests. All rockets were launched from a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, the company announced Wednesday

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