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Will The Boeing F-15 Walk Away With The S. Korean FX Contract?
August 22, 2013 @ 02:42 PMSaid to be the last big international order for the Boeing F-15, the South Korean FX deal is tantalizingly within reach of this venerable fighter. After the presumed disqualification of the Eurofighter Typhoon on technical grounds, the F-15 SE is the last aircraft standing and Seoul is expected to commence final negotiations with Boeing next month, despite protests from EADS
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Canada Awards $300 Million In Future Combat Ships Contract
August 22, 2013 @ 02:40 PMCanada announced several contract orders for Irving Shipbuildings Halifax Shipyard Modernization Program, a $300-million investment to build its future combatant ships. The Minister of Public Works and Government Services, Diane Finleys first visit coincided with the Irving Shipbuilding announcement of a $300 million infrastructure investment under the NSPS
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China's First Aircraft Carrier To Be Tested Third Time
August 16, 2013 @ 04:32 PMChinas first aircraft carrier “Liaoning Ship” will undergo scientific research tests and training for the third time this year. Previously, the “Liaoning Ship” organized maritime weaponry and equipment tests and berthed at a naval port in Qingdao in late-February this year
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Bahrain in Talks To Buy Eurofighter Typhoon
August 12, 2013 @ 08:51 AMThe British government and Bahrain have commenced discussions over a potential order for the Eurofighter Typhoon fighter. The Bahrain King Hamad al-Khalifa met with British Prime Minister David Cameron last week to discuss regional issues, including Bahrains plans for a modernization of its armed forces
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HAL Reaffirms Support To IAF After Basic Trainer Fallout
August 8, 2013 @ 01:29 PMIndias state-run aircraft manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) today issued a statement reiterating its commitment to the Indian Air Force after sections of the Indian media reported that it HALs HTT-40 project annulled. “HAL clarifies that the matter is before the competent authorities and there are no comments to offer on this subject in particular
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IAF Says Trainer Facts ‘Misrepresented’, Pilatus Claims “Success Speaks For Itself”
August 5, 2013 @ 03:07 PMPilatus, accused in sections of the Indian media for winning the Indian Basic Trainer contract by diluting selection benchmarks, today refused to comment on the controversy but insisted that its “success speaks for itself” in a reply to a query from Defenseworld.net
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President Kelly Ortberg Appointed As CEO Of Rockwell Collins
August 5, 2013 @ 10:27 AMRockwell Collins today elected its President Kelly Ortberg as the CEO of the company, an additional role appointed to be effective immediately. Ortberg is the successor to Clay Jones, 64, who will continue as non-executive chairman of the company
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Indian Air Force Relaxed Benchmarks to Favor Pilatus Basic Trainer: Report
August 1, 2013 @ 11:15 AMThe Indian Air Force reportedly relaxed upto 12 benchmarks that allowed aircraft-maker Pilatus to qualify and win a contract worth $640 million for 75 Basic Trainer Aircraft. In 2009, HAL was pursuing the indigenous development of 181 BTAs known as the Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40)
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CTA Completes 400mm Cannon And Ammunitions Trails
July 31, 2013 @ 10:47 AMAnglo-French gun maker CTA International today announced that it has completed the trails on its 40mm cannon and the first two of five ammunition types its developing, according to Defense news. Following the wait on completion of certification by French and U
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L-3 Wins USAF's Predator Training Contract
July 23, 2013 @ 03:08 PML-3 Communications announced today that its Link Simulation & Training (L-3 Link) division has won the recompete for the U.S
Anduril Tests New High-Speed Autonomous Missile ‘Barracuda-100M’ for U.S. Army
Italian Air Force Awards CAE Contract for MQ-9A Predator Mission Trainer Plus...
Thales to Acquire Full Control of Joint Venture with RTX on NATO...
Russia Planning All-New Helicopter, Mi-80 to Replace Legendary Mi-8
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
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...