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Chinese Amphibious Drone Ready for Military, Commercial Operations
September 27, 2017 @ 06:52 PMA Chinese unmanned, amphibious aircraft to transport supplies to islands and to be used in military applications with special sensors is ready for operations according to its manufacturer. Liu Jiandong, founder and chairman of UVS Intelligence System, a privately owned drone-maker in Shanghai, said mass production of its U650 seaplane has begun and will enter commercial operation this year with a Chinese express delivery company and a client in Southeast Asia
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Russia's State Arms Exporter Order Portfolio Reaches $44B
September 27, 2017 @ 03:13 PMThe export portfolio of Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport has reached $44 billion as of September 2017, head of Russias state technologies corporation Rostec Sergey Chemezov said. "Total supplies through Rosoboronexport reached more than twofold over the last decade, from 6 to almost 13 bln US Dollars
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Leonardo to Provide Data Security to Galileo Navigation Satellites
September 27, 2017 @ 12:06 PMLeonardo has been chosen by the European Space Agency (ESA) to conduct a study into the management of data security for the Galileo European navigation satellite program. Leonardo will develop benchmark architecture and define requirements and processes for managing the programme's information security, in accordance with recent European cyber regulations
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Afghan Air Force Receives Two UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters at Kandahar
September 26, 2017 @ 11:05 PMThe first two Afghan Air Force UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters meant to replace Mi-17s have arrived at Kandahar airfield. The helicopters are the first to be delivered to the AAF are part of the plan to modernize and expand the AAF
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Lockheed Martin Wins $29 Million F-35 Tooling and Test Equipment Contract
September 26, 2017 @ 07:46 AMLockheed Martin is being awarded $29 million modification contract for the procurement of non-recurring special tooling and special test equipment that are required to meet current and future F-35 production rates. Work is expected to be completed in May 2021, the US Department of Defense said in a statement Monday
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Lockheed Martin Awarded $60 Million to Reduce F-35 Fighter Costs
September 26, 2017 @ 12:03 AMLockheed Martin is being awarded a $60 million modification contract for the identification and execution of cost savings projects to reduce the cost of the F-35 joint strike fighter air system. Work is expected to be completed in July 2020, the US department of Defense said in a statement Monday
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MBDA Offers Fifth-Gen Anti-Tank Missile For Australia's LAND 400 Program
September 25, 2017 @ 01:53 PMMBDA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Queensland based Ferra Engineering to support Australian Industry content proposal to contribute to $20 billion Land 400 program . MBDA Australia Managing Director, Andy Watson said
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Jail, Fine for Flying Drones Illegally in Thailand
September 25, 2017 @ 11:51 AMFlying drones over security installations, hospitals and over 300 meters will attract a one year jail sentence or a fine of 40,000 baht in Thailand. The Thai Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is stepping up its suppression of illegal drone activities amidst security fears
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Laos Plans to Buy Sniper Rifles, Pistols from PT Pindad, Indonesia
September 25, 2017 @ 04:40 AMThe Laotian Defense Ministry has expressed keen interest in buying G2 elite pistols, SPR 2 sniper rifles and ammunition from Indonesian state-owned weapons manufacturer PT Pindad, the company's vice president for export Ridi Djajakusuma said. "We have again introduced and promoted PT Pindad products to the Laotian Defense Ministry
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Saudis Intercept Yemeni Missile, Attack Launch Site
September 24, 2017 @ 10:24 AMThe Royal Saudi Arabian Air Force (RSAF) attacked a missile site in Yemen, hours after it intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houti rebels. The official spokesman of coalition forces "Coalition for the Restoration of the Legitimacy of Yemen" Colonel Turki al-Malki, said that at 2203 pm on Saturday, the Saudi Royal Air Force (RAF) discovered the launch of a ballistic missile from within Yemeni territory towards the Saudi city of Khamis Mushait
Russian Hackers Stealing Backup Data from Ukrainian Signal Accounts
Iran Wants to Solely Guide Ships Around Minefields in Strait of Hormuz
Russia Deploying Artificial Intelligence in Air Defense Systems
Japan to Explore Airbus’ Eurodrone as Maritime Surveillance Anti-submarine Warfare Craft
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