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Are Countries Buying Israeli Drones Vulnerable To UK, US Spying?
February 1, 2016 @ 11:56 AMThe recent revelation by former NSA contractor and Whistle-blower, Edward Snowden on UK assisting US National Security Agency in Spying Israeli drones shows the ease with which the program ‘Anarchist was carried out. This makes the nations who have bought or are in the process of buying Israeli attack drones vulnerable to spying from the US and the UK
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Israel Encrypted Drone Data Following UK Spying
February 1, 2016 @ 10:00 AMIsrael appears to have increased encryption across its drone fleet following spying by the UK as part of a US National Security Agency (NSA) led snooping program using a method similar to that used to protect the signals of subscriber-only TV channels. Israel also expanded encryption or scrambling of the feeds grabbed by UK's intelligence analysts based in the Greek Troodos mountains, showing up like the black-and-white snow on a TV screen
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Iranian Navy Test-Fires Nour Cruise Missile
January 30, 2016 @ 08:26 AMThe Iranian Navy has successfully test-fired surface-to-surface cruise missiles, dubbed Nour, during four-day annual military exercises in Makran coastal zone, east of the Strait of Hormuz. The countrys naval forces on Friday test-fired the missiles on the third day of military maneuvers, code-named Velayat 94, across a large swath of territorial waters and high seas in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Indian Ocean, Press TV reported Friday
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US Navy Commander Received Lady Gaga Concert Tickets In Exchange For Classified...
January 29, 2016 @ 12:18 PMA US Navy Commander has pleaded guilty of passing on classified information in exchange for paid travel, prostitutes and Lady Gaga concert tickets from a Malaysian defense contractor. “Commander Michael Vannak Khem Misiewicz is charged with conspiracy to commit bribery and bribery of a public official from his involvement in a scandal surrounding a contractor who serviced ships in the Navys Pacific fleet,” Reuters reported Friday
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Royal Navy’s Type 45 Destroyers To Undergo Refits Amid Reliability Concerns
January 29, 2016 @ 12:04 PMThe UK Defense ministry has confirmed that the Royal Navys Type 45 destroyers, which are considered the most modern warships, will undergo major refits amid concern over their reliability. The move follows reports of persistent problems with the engines and power systems on the ships
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Russian PAK-FA Fighter Jet To Enter Regular Production In 2017
January 25, 2016 @ 11:56 AMRussian fifth generation fighter aircraft, PAK-FA is set to complete government tests in 2016 and will start regular production in 2017. “The eleventh T-50 aircraft is on berth and is 60-70 per cent ready
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India, France Ink Rafale Fighter IGA, Financial Terms In Couple Of Days
January 25, 2016 @ 10:29 AMIndia and France have inked a Inter-Governmental Agreement on the multi-billion dollar 36 Rafale fighter deal. “Leaving out financial aspect, India and France have signed IGA on purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets,” Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the press briefing after the MoU for the fighters was signed with French President Francois Hollande Monday
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Japan Closer Than Ever Before To Australian Submarine Deal
January 23, 2016 @ 10:42 AMJapan may be closer to grabbing a US$34.55 billion Australian submarine fleet contract as Germanys ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) is reported to lose ground over technical concerns
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US Congress Stalls F-16 Fighter Sale To Pakistan
January 22, 2016 @ 12:31 PMThe US Congress has stalled the sale of eight F-16 fighter jets to Islamabad citing anti-Pakistan sentiments over its reluctance in taking action against terrorist groups. "The hold reflects the growing anti-Pakistan sentiments on Capitol Hill where it is now a routine to see strong attacks on Pakistan and its policies during congressional hearings," Pakistani News daily, the Dawn reported
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UAT Unveils PRP-30 Military Grade Combat Sniper Rifle
January 20, 2016 @ 08:42 AMUmbra Applied Technologies (UAT) has successfully completed development of its exclusively designed combat sniper rifle – the Precision Rifle Platform-30 caliber. Dubbed "PRP-30", a firearm manufactured from premium purpose driven materials and components, is to empower special operation units of law enforcement and the military
Turkey’s ASELSAN Demonstrates Laser Defense System Against Infrared-Guided Missiles
Russia Targets Patriot Battery in Kyiv as Germany Pushes for New U.S....
Dutch Intelligence: Russia Using WWI-Era Chemical in Ukraine
EU Conducts First Multinational Operational Trials of UGV, UAV Systems
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...
