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Internet Control Fast Becoming the First Line of Homeland Defense
October 1, 2015 @ 11:33 AMGovernments around the world are looking to control the internet as the first line of defense against internal dissent and external threats to their communications and knowledge infrastructure. State agencies often try to build a bizarre web of controls to know who is sending what message and intercept it if needed
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Sixth Kilo-Class Submarine For Vietnam Launched
September 30, 2015 @ 01:08 PMRussian shipbuilders have launched the last of the six Kilo-class submarines known as ‘Black Hole, which was ordered by Vietnamese Navy. The submarine is part of a deal reached between Vietnam and Russia for six Project 636 Kilo-class diesel-electric submarines for $2 billion back in 2009
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Russia Warns Bulgaria Against Servicing MiG-29 Fighter Jets in Poland
September 29, 2015 @ 10:23 AMBulgaria may lose access to spares and documetation of it MiG-29 fighters following a decsion to carry out servicing of its aircraft in Poland. In a move to limit dependency on Russia, Bulgaria chose not to renew its existing repair and maintenance contract with Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG (abbreviated RSK MiG) which ends in September, instead it entered into a servicing agreement with Poland for the maintenance of its old MiG-29s in August
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Australia To Build Next-Gen Submarines Locally
September 18, 2015 @ 04:43 PMAustralian Defense Ministry is considering developing its next generation submarines locally instead of buying it from Japan as favoured by former prime minister Tony Abbott. France, Germany and Japan are in the running to secure Australia's defence procurement programme worth Aus$50 billion (US$36 billion), to replace current diesel and electric-powered Collins Class submarines
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Saab's Giraffe AMB Gets Counter-Unmanned Air Systems Capabilities
September 14, 2015 @ 12:07 PMSaab has demonstrated ‘Enhanced Low, Slow and Small (ELSS) function for its Giraffe AMB radar to counter-Unmanned Air Systems (UAS). This allows the Giraffe AMB to undertake dedicated operations, while conducting its full suite of regular air surveillance functions
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Blue Bear Systems To Showcase ‘Throw And Go’ Man-Portable UAV At DSEi
September 14, 2015 @ 11:42 AMBlue Bear Systems Research will showcase its 'throw and go' man-portable UAV ISTART at the DSEi 2015. ISTART supports a range of sensors, including optical and infrared cameras, while payload installation is a rapid, tool-less operation
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Singapore Navy Takes on Pirates
September 2, 2015 @ 01:59 PMThe Singapore Navy (RSN) Maritime Security Task Force (MSTF) has disrupted a sea robbery on a Malaysian-flagged tugboat Permata 1 in the eastern approaches of the Singapore Strait on Tuesday. RSN ship, RSS Resilience was able to escort Permata 1 safely to Singapore waters with the help of Indonesian Navy (TNI AL)
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US Army Wants Sophisticated Handgun To Replace M9 pistol
September 2, 2015 @ 01:28 PMThe US Army has invited proposals from gun makers to replace the current service weapon, Beretta M9 pistol for an estimated $580 million, the army times reported Tuesday. Further, for the first time, the US Armys official sidearm may be capable of firing expanding or fragmenting bullets
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Aussie Firm To Provide Components For US Navy's MQ-4C Triton UAS
August 27, 2015 @ 12:35 PMMincham Aviation has won an Australian supplier contract from Northrop Grumman for the US Navy's MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) initial production lot. South Australia-based Mincham Aviation will manufacture aircraft structure components for the first low-rate production lot of four Triton air vehicles
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Russian Tu-160M Modernized Strategic Bomber To Have 60 Per cent New Components
August 25, 2015 @ 01:49 PMRussian first Tupolev Tu-160M modernized strategic bomber with about 60 per cent new components included will appear in 2021. The first deeply modernized Tu-160M will appear in 2021
French DGA, Airbus Unveils All-new NH90 Caiman Standard 2 Helicopter
Israeli Airstrike Targets UNRWA Clinic in Jabalia, 19 Killed
Ukraine Tests Long-Range FPV Drones with Fiber Optic Control
Russian Forces Deploy Homemade Chemical Munitions on Drones
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...