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Netherlands Orders Raytheon’s Excalibur Precision Guided Munitions
September 9, 2015 @ 01:15 PMThe Netherlands MoD has ordered Raytheons Excalibur Ib precision-guided, extended-range projectile to its arsenal under a previously announced sales agreement. The Netherlands becomes the second Excalibur lb customer in Europe after Sweden
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India to Have 16 Strong Mi-17 V5 Helicopter Fleet for VVIP Duty
September 8, 2015 @ 01:40 PMIndia is likely to commit 10 Mi-17 V5 helicopters for VVIP duty from its recent decision to order 48 more choppers from Russia. The 10 choppers will be configured for VVIP flights with changes to the interiors, communication and defensive systems
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Reliance Defense, Abu Dhabi Ship Building Signs MoU For Naval Ship Construction
September 8, 2015 @ 10:52 AMIndias Reliance Defense (RDL) and Abu Dhabi Ship Building (ADSB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for construction of naval ships, including frigates and destroyers for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), over the next 10 years. "Under this MoU, RDL and ADSB are investigating the opportunity to set up a strategic partnership for the construction of naval ships - including frigates, destroyers and other specialized vessels to address the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) over the next 10 years," a statement by the Reliance Group said Monday
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Expensive Weapons Purchases To Burden Next South Korean Government
September 7, 2015 @ 11:46 AMThe next South Korean government will be burdened with more than 24.8 trillion won (US $20
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Elbit Wins UAS Based Intelligence Systems Contract
September 7, 2015 @ 10:34 AMElbit Systems has won a $78 million contract from a European country to supply an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS)-based advanced intelligence solution. The contract will be performed over a two-year period by Elbit Systems ISTAR Division, established several months ago, as a result of combining Elbit Systems Electro-optics – Elop and UAS Divisions, the company announced Sunday
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Telephonics To Raise Equity In Mahindra Telephonics From 26% To 49%
September 4, 2015 @ 01:57 PMIndias Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has issued approval on August 14 for Mahindra Telephonics Integrated Systems (MTIS) to increase Telephonics Corporations equity stake from 26% to 49%. Steps are being taken by both the partners to implement the transaction, Mahindra company announced today
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Saab To Display Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb At DSEi
September 4, 2015 @ 10:04 AMSaab will present the newly-developed Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB) for the first time at DSEI. Earlier this year Saab and Boeing tested the Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB)
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China Displays Tanks, Armored Vehicles and Howitzers In Military Parade
September 3, 2015 @ 10:58 AMChina displayed the Type 99A battle tanks, PGZ-07 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun and ZBD-07 8×8 wheeled infantry fighting vehicle during the military parade today, held to mark the 70th Anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing today. The Type 99 is a third-generation main battle tank (MBT) fielded by the Chinese People's Liberation Army
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China’s ‘Carrier-Killer’ Missile Is For Real
September 3, 2015 @ 10:38 AMChina has showcased its “carrier-killer” missile, Dongfeng (DF-21) during the military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of world war two today. The missile was first unveiled in 2014
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DCNS Floats Sixth FREMM Frigate
September 3, 2015 @ 10:01 AMDCNS has floated the French Navys FREMM multi-mission frigate Auvergne in Lorient. The achievement took place on 2 September and marks an important step in the construction of the most modern front-line ship of the 21st century
NATO Special Forces Select Thales-Leonardo Consortium to Deliver Communication System
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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