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China Building Underwater Sonar Systems: Reports
April 24, 2014 @ 01:06 PMChina is building underwater surveillance systems to detect submarines and began developing the project in 2011. The system is apparently similar to the one used by the US during the Cold War
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Cables Responsible For Indian Submarine Accident: Reports
March 3, 2014 @ 12:16 PMThe fire aboard submarine, INS Sindhuratna, originated in the cables of the vessel and not the battery compartment as originally reported last week. According to local media reports, the Board of Inquiry (BoI) into the accident has found that the fire battery pit has been found to be fully safe and the fire took place in the compartment above it
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Are India's Russian Origin Submarines Unsafe?
February 26, 2014 @ 10:37 AMQuestions are being raised over the safety of Indias submarine fleet following yet another incident involving a Russian-origin Kilo Class submarine INS Sindhuratna, . India currently operates 10 kilo-class submarines, of which eight including, the INS Sindhuratna, were built by Sevmash and upgraded at the Zvezdochka shipyard in Russia
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Bigger, Faster UAV's At Singapore Air Show 2014
February 12, 2014 @ 09:07 AMBigger and more powerful Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) with advanced capabilities are being showcased by a various defense companies at the Singapore Air Show this week. The Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unveiled the latest version of the Heron UAV called the Super Heron HF
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Finmeccanica Launch New Black Shark Heavyweight Torpedo
January 31, 2014 @ 01:25 PMFinmeccanica successfully launched for the very first time a new Black Shark Advanced (BSA) torpedo, produced by its subsidiary, WASS, from the submarine SCIRE. The torpedo launched in “Push Out” mode - water ram expulsion system, which ejects the torpedo by means high water-pressure, was equipped in a totally innovative way, thanks to the new Lithium-Polymer Battery
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Bv-206 All-Terrain Vehicle Completes User Trial
January 21, 2014 @ 04:34 PMThe French Army has successfully completed the user trails of BAE Systems' Bv-206 (VHM high mobility vehicles). The VHM is currently in the final phase of its operational evaluation
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Video-Games Spawn Future Military Helmet Tech
January 15, 2014 @ 10:14 AMCombat helmets will become more personalized, carry tiny communication and life-support systems besides offering increased ballistic protection, going by development trends. Much of this technology is inspired from video games like HALO and include a see-through ballistic visor and a mandible face mask
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US Marine Corps Demo Unmanned Aircraft Capabilities
January 7, 2014 @ 03:35 PMThe US Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) demonstrated the small unmanned aircraft systems' (SUAS) advance capabilities. A flight demonstration of the RQ-11B Raven, RQ-12A Wasp IV, and RQ-20A Puma was coordinated by Marine Corps Combat, Development and Integration (CD&I) at Quantico, who manages ground requirements; Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Systems Program Office (PMA-263) located at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Md
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Thales Demos Scorpion HMD At Dubai Air Show
November 27, 2013 @ 07:19 AMThales used the Dubai Air Show last week to further demonstrate the Scorpion helmet-mounted display (HMD). The Scorpion is the worlds first full color helmet mounted display, providing color symbology and video during full day and night missions
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Lockheed Martin Introduces Enhanced Ground Sensor Network For UAVs
October 22, 2013 @ 09:11 AMLockheed Martin's introduces a Self-Powered Ad-hoc Network (SPAN), a wireless ground sensor system designed to connect with Unmanned Aerial vehicles for enhanced threat protection. "SPAN is essentially a network of unobtrusive sensor nodes small enough to fit into the palm of your hand," said Macy W
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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...