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Japan's 2017 Defense Spending To Hit $43.6Bn; Interceptor Missile System Procurement Likely
December 23, 2016 @ 12:20 PMAmid escalating tension with China and North Korea, the Japanese government on Thursday announced increase in defence budget for fiscal 2017 starting April 1, that covers a new amphibious force and a new sea-based ballistic missile interceptor system. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abes cabinet approved ¥5
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Raytheon To Support Seasparrow Missile Production Program
December 23, 2016 @ 08:17 AMThe US Navy awards Raytheon a $23 million contract in support of Evolved Seasparrow Missile (ESSM) production. Raytheon will procure ESSM design agent, in-service support, and technical engineering support services under the awarded contract, the Pentagon said in a statement Thursday
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Norway Orders Boeing P-8A Patrol Aircraft Worth $1.75 Billion
December 22, 2016 @ 07:13 PMThe US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale estimated $1.75 billion to the Government of Norway for procurement of 5 Boeing-built P-8A Patrol Aircraft
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Saab Wins Anti-Tank Weapon Systems Order
December 22, 2016 @ 10:38 AMSaab has been awarded a contract from an unnamed customer for the anti-tank weapon system NLAW. The NLAW (Next generation Light Anti-tank Weapon) system combines the simplicity of light anti-armour weapons with the advantages of heavy, crew-operated guided missile systems
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QinetiQ Acquires Defense Unit From Meggitt
December 22, 2016 @ 10:12 AMMeggitt has sold its defense unit to UK firm QinetiQ for 57.5 million pounds ($71 million) as the aerospace and engineering group intends to focus on its larger market
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RUAG To Acquire British Cyber Security Firm Clearswift
December 22, 2016 @ 08:48 AMRUAG Defence division is acquiring the British Cyber Security specialist 'Clearswift' for expansion and long-term development of its cyber security business. Clearswift's products will be a significant addition to the RUAG Defence Cyber Security business unit
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China’s AC352 Rotorcraft Completes First Flight with WZ16 engine
December 21, 2016 @ 11:01 AMThe Avicopter AC352 rotorcraft equipped with WZ16 engine has completed first flight today in Harbin. Developed by Avicopter and Airbus Helicopters jointly, the AC352 is a new seven-ton, twin-engine, multi-purpose rotorcraft
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GRSE Launches Indian Navy’s Eighth Landing Craft Utility
December 17, 2016 @ 10:45 AMGarden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) launched Indian Navys eighth landing craft utility (LCU), an amphibious ship, on Friday. It is the last vessel in a series of eight ships of LCU MK-IV project designed and built by GRSE for the Navy, marking a significant milestone in the annals of the Indigenous Warship design and construction programme of India, Indian Defense ministry announced Friday
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Leonardo-Finmeccanica Begins Test Campaign Of Remotely Piloted Helicopter SW-4 ‘Solo’
December 17, 2016 @ 07:52 AMLeonardo-Finmeccanica begins the test campaign of its remotely piloted helicopter SW-4 ‘Solo after its first successful flight yesterday, in order to verify the aircrafts operational characteristics and validate flight procedures, in both normal and emergency conditions. Mauro Moretti, CEO and General Manager Leonardo said: “The SW-4 ‘Solo is testimony of Leonardos industrial commitment and innovation in unmanned aircraft, a sector of increased global competition and is part of a portfolio of solutions making Leonardo the only European company able to provide a complete ‘unmanned system
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HAL Issues Radar Tender For Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas'
December 16, 2016 @ 12:21 PMHindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL) has issued a limited tender to buy AESA (active electronically scanned array) radars for an under-development Light Combat Aircraft 'Tejas' from global aviation firms. Apart from US, Israel is also a front-runner in the race to win the tender, an official was quoted as saying by
Greek Lobbying Group Wants Washington to Cancel GE Engine Deal with Turkey
French Air Force Completes Mid-Life Upgrade of Mirage 2000D Fighter Jets
18 Killed, 90 Injured in one of the Deadliest Russian Attacks on
Serbia Modernizes MiG-29SM Fighters with Russian & Chinese Weapons, French IFF System
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