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Roscosmos to Cut Launch Price by 30% to Compete with SpaceX
April 11, 2020 @ 08:53 AMRussian space agency Roscosmos has offered to cut prices of its satellite and space launch services by 30% to compete with SpaceX, the US-based private launching company that is offering satellite launches with reusable launchers. The plan to slash costs was revealed by Dmitry Rogozin, head of Roscosmos, on Friday
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Leonardo Acquires Swiss Helicopter Maker, Kopter For $185M
April 8, 2020 @ 05:13 PMLeonardo announced today the acquisition of Switzerland- based Kopter Group AG, the manufacturer of SH09, a new single engine helicopter. The purchase price, on a cash and debt free basis, consists of a $185 million fixed component plus an earn-out mechanism linked to certain milestones starting from 2022
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Saab Cuts Working Hours for 500 Employees by 40%
April 8, 2020 @ 02:11 PMSaab today announced a reduction in working hours for 500 employees by 40% in view of reduced demand for aerostructures due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. "Saab has today made the decision to introduce reduced working hours for 500 employees at the business unit Aerostructures within the business area Industrial Product and Services (IPS)
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Rosoboronexport's Trademark Registered in 45 Countries
April 7, 2020 @ 12:26 PMRussia's state-run weapons exporter Rosoboronexport has its trademark registered in 45 countries across the world, a move that will help in branding, curb unfair competition and securing business. “Rosoboronexport JSC has received a certificate of international registration of the ROSOBORONEXPORT trademark in 45 countries across the world within the framework of the Madrid System,” the company announced Tuesday
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US Navy Commissions Final Block III Virginia-class submarine, USS Delaware
April 6, 2020 @ 07:11 AMThe US Navy commissioned the final Block III Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, USS Delaware (SSN 791) on April 4, 2020. "The Navy commissioned USS Delaware (SSN 791), the 18th Virginia-class attack submarine, April 4
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Testing Commences of Russian R-37M Hypersonic air-to-air Missile from Su-35 Jet
April 4, 2020 @ 10:28 AMTest firing of the Russian R-37M hypersonic air-to-air missile (also known as RVV-BD) from the Su-35 fighter jets are planned for end-2020 while flight tests to confirm compatibility with the Su-35 have already commenced. The R-37M is intended to be the main long-range air-to-air weapon for current and future Su and MiG type Russian fighter jets well into the next decade
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Lockheed Martin to Commence Manufacture of Eight F-16 Jets for Bulgaria
April 3, 2020 @ 03:15 AMLockheed Martin has been awarded a $512,004,418 firm-fixed-price contract for F-16 Block 70 production for the Republic of Bulgaria. This contract value includes $4,185,516 of pre-priced options
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Israel to Set up Desert Park for 500 Grounded Aircraft
April 2, 2020 @ 07:39 AMIsraels planned 650-acre “Airpark” to house 500 commercial aircraft will be ready in few months from now. It will be jointly owned by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and IES Holdings, who recently a memorandum of understanding to begin work on the desert park
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S Korea Develops Stealth Submarine Detection System
April 2, 2020 @ 05:19 AMThe South Korean Agency for Defense Development (ADD) has revealed a port surveillance system that improves detection of quiet submarines and other stealthy underwater moving objects. The advanced maritime surveillance system was developed at a cost of 130 billio- won ($106
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Locally-made PD-14 Engine for Russian MC-21 Airliner Enters Serial Production
March 31, 2020 @ 11:41 AMMass production of PD-14 engines for the MC-21 aircraft has begun signaling a major acceleration of the Russian project to product a medium-haul airliner to compete with the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320. “In January 2020, the first engine products for installation on the latest Russian aircraft MS-21 were already delivered to the Irkutsk aircraft plant,” Oleg Yevtushenko, executive director of Rostec, the parent company of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) told RIA Novosti Monday
India Commissions New Russian-Built Project 11356 Frigate ‘Tamal’
U.S. Approves $510M Sale of JDAM Guidance Kits to Israel
Turkey to Prioritize 10-Ton Multi-Role Helicopter over ATAK-2 Combat Chopper
Russia Shows All-weather Anti-drone Electronic Warfare System 'Radon-O'
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...
