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FLIR Systems Wins $136.6 Million Aerial Vehicle Contract
August 30, 2013 @ 02:23 PMFLIR Systems has won an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract from the U.S
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Largest Delta IV Heavy U.S. Rocket Successfully Launched
August 29, 2013 @ 10:21 AMA giant 21 stories tall Delta IV Heavy rocket has been launched for the second time from the Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, on a covert mission for the US governments National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). The launch used three main engines with one powered by RS-68 liquid hydrogen and oxygen and the rest two powered by RL10 liquid hydrogen and oxygen (developed by Aerojet Rocketdyne), according to United Launch Alliances (ULA) press release, which built the rocket
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Raytheon Successfully Tests SM-6 Missile Interceptors
August 26, 2013 @ 02:20 PMRaytheon successfully test fired its Standard Missile-6 interceptors from the USS Chancellorsville, engaging two cruise missile targets (BQM-74 drones) in the missile's first over-the-horizon test scenario at sea. The SM-6 will provide U
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Lockheed Martin Seek Savings On Future F-35 Contracts
August 23, 2013 @ 02:26 PMLockheed Martin is close to finalizing an agreement with the Pentagon for 40 percent cheaper version of the operations and logistics system that controls the U.S
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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
Lockheed Martin Awarded $35 Billion for THAAD Missile Defense Interceptor Production
Russian Drones Destroy US MAAWLR Air Defense System in Ukraine
Russia’s YAK-130M Modernized Combat-Trainer Conducts Maiden Flight
American MAAWLR Air Defense System Seen in Ukraine
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