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Israel Uses WindGaurd Tactical Radar System At Gaza
July 31, 2014 @ 10:46 AMThe Israel Defense Force has introduced Elta Systems tactical WindGuard radar system into operation to deal with the mortar shells threat near Gaza, reported Israeli news website, Globes. The system defends ground forces exposed to the threat of short range rockets and shells
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BrahMos Achieves Precision Strike Against Land Targets
July 8, 2014 @ 12:21 PMThe BRAHMOS cruise missile was successfully flight-tested on July 8, which flew through the designated 290 kms distance at Mach 2.8
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Brit Army Gets Armor Tank With Invisible Forcefield
July 7, 2014 @ 01:33 PMBritish army gets armored tank protected with an invisible forcefield, Scout - laser-controlled warning system. The Scout produces a forcefield that spots the electronic signature of any incoming missiles and it then fires off a cloud of metal chaff which blinds rockets and makes them miss their target, the Daily Star reported
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Honeywell's Inertial Measurement Unit Improves Guides Control For Missiles, UAVs
June 19, 2014 @ 01:01 PMHoneywell has announced the latest addition to its tactical guidance technology product line with a smaller, higher performing and more efficient Inertial Measurement Unit for missiles, smart munitions and unmanned aerial vehicles. This device improves the measurement for guidance, control, stabilisation and pointing applications, adding even more precision where GPS is not available
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Is The Pentagon Worried About China’s J-20 And J-31 Stealth Fighters?
June 19, 2014 @ 08:45 AMAs the F-35 fighter continues to grapple with cost overruns and technical issues concerning F-35 fighter jets, the spotlight falls on the Chinese J-20 and J-31 stealth aircraft, which may emerge as a low cost alternative to Americas most expensive military plane. “Pentagon officials continue to compare DODs progress (on the F-35) with that of the Chinese J-20 and J-31 stealth aircraft and their other capabilities”, a US Department of Defense release issued on June 13, 2014 said
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UK MoD Awards Contract For Demilitarization Of Ammunition
June 17, 2014 @ 02:41 PMNAMMO has won a three year Enabling Agreement by the UK Ministry of Defence for the demilitarization of ammunition. Under the agreement, the MoD will raise tasks for the demilitarization of natures of ammunition considered beyond normal service life
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Exelis Acquires Next-Gen Data Sharing Solutions Company Celestech
June 13, 2014 @ 10:16 AMExelis has completed the acquisition of Celestech, a privately held technology development and engineering firm, with locations in Chantilly, Virginia and Phoenix, Arizona. Celestechs acquisition does not materially impact Exelis financial results for the second quarter of 2014
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Rheinmetall To Debut New Puma IFV At Eurosatory 2014
June 13, 2014 @ 10:13 AMNow being built in series for the German Army, the new Puma armoured infantry fighting vehicle is on show at this years Eurosatory for the first time. During recent heat (UAE 2013), cold (Norway 2012) and live-fire trials conducted in cooperation with experts from the Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment (BAAINBw) and the German Army, the Puma performed very well under all climatic conditions
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Duke Airborne Systems To Launch Innovative, New Remote Weapon Station For Helicopters
June 10, 2014 @ 02:50 PMDuke Airborne Systems will launch the first-of-its-kind fully-robotic Remote Weapon Station (RWS) for helicopters at Eurosatory, taking place in Paris, June 16-20, Israel National Pavilion. This small-footprint, fully-robotic RWS is the only system of its kind to successfullyimplement land-proven technology on an airborne platform
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Elbit To Showcase New Upgraded Howitzer At Eurosatory 2014
May 29, 2014 @ 09:36 AMElbit Systems will showcase at Eurosatory 2014 its new upgraded version of the ATMOS155mm/52 caliber Truck-Mounted Howitzer. Mounted onboard a TATRA vehicle chassis, the ATMOS will be located at Hall 6 booth D-601
No MiG-29 Jets to Ukraine Until Kyiv Transfers Drone Tech to Poland
Three Ships Sail Past U.S. Naval Blockade, Iran Claims
Israeli Drone Attacks Journalist on Live TV in Lebanon
KNDS unveils new Main Battle Tank, “CAPTINT,” Long Range Artillery LORAS At...
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