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China Displays Artillery Gun-outfitted Airborne Vehicle
June 19, 2019 @ 09:20 AMChina has unveiled “XLW 2040I,” a new military airborne vehicle outfitted with an artillery gun and capable of carrying ten different types of weapons at the 17th China Cross-Straits Technology and Projects Fair in Fuzhou, capital of East China's Fujian Province, on Tuesday. “The vehicle will boost the army's combat capability by providing solid support for its air strike forces and aerial delivery missions
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Dearth of Fighter Jets In Paris Air Show Aerial Displays
June 18, 2019 @ 12:04 PMWith just the Pakistani-Chinese JF-17 and Dassault Rafale among fighter jets performing aerial displays at the ongoing Paris Air Show 2019, the skies over Le Bourget were missing the thunder and after-burner flame that are the hallmark of any air show. “JF-17 Thunder multi-role fighter jet of Pakistan Air Force gave an impressive performance at the opening ceremony of the 53rd edition of 7-day International Paris Air Show,” Pakistani newspaper The News glossed over the performance of its countrys fighter jet
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First Ground Run of Safran’s Tech TP Turboprop Engine
June 18, 2019 @ 08:21 AMSafran Helicopter Engines has made the first ground run of its Tech TP, a turboprop technological demonstrator aimed at 15% lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions than current engines. It is based on an Ardiden 3 turboshaft and developed as part of the EU Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme
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India To Launch ‘Open General Export License’ Scheme To Boost Defense Exports
June 17, 2019 @ 12:29 PMIn an effort to ameliorate the countrys defense export figures, the Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) plans to launch “Open General Export License” scheme in a months time. “We are working on launching the Open General Export License, where the entire process of taking permission from government will also be further reduced,” Mr Sanjay Jaju, JS (DIP), Department of Defence Production, Indias MoD, said during ‘Workshop for Defence Export Promotion organised by FICCI at New Delhi on Monday
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No Russian Flying Displays At Paris Air Show, Customers Invited to MAKS...
June 17, 2019 @ 10:01 AMRosoboronexport has invited prospective customers of its military aircraft and helicopters to the MAKS -Moscow air show in August this year, as sanctions against Russia prevent it from displaying military hardware at the Paris Air Show currently underway. “During the Paris Air Show 2019, Rosoboronexport will hold meetings and negotiations with partners from around the world
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Iranian Involvement in Gulf of Oman Incident Doubtful: Dryad Global Maritime Risk...
June 14, 2019 @ 12:43 PMIranian involvement in the two incidents of sabotage of oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman yesterday is doubtful as harming the vessels does not tally with its self-interest, a London-based maritime risk agency, Dryad Global has said. In a report detailing assessment of the indent released to the media, Dryad Global has said, “It would also be remarkable that Iran would knowingly targets vessels reported to be carrying ‘Japan-related cargo at the same time that the Japanese Prime Minister Abe is conducting talks in Iran
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China To Induct 'Humvee' Competitor into PLA
June 14, 2019 @ 12:40 PMChina is set to commission into the People's Liberation Army (PLA) its next-generation off-road tactical armoured vehicle which is seen as a competitor to the United States' High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (Humvee). “The new Chinese vehicle can be compared with Americas Humvee
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Rheinmetall-BAE Systems Land Systems JV Approved By UK Competition and Markets Authority
June 13, 2019 @ 11:10 AMThe proposed joint venture (JV) between Rheinmetall and BAE Systems to manufacture military vehicles has been approved by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The JV will be known as Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)
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Sanctions-hit Russian firm, AeroKomposzite Develops Composite Wings for MC-21 Airliner
June 11, 2019 @ 02:06 PMRussian MC-21 airliner program which had been delayed due to American sanctions on acquiring composite technology has moved back on track with a Russia-based AeroKompozite announcing the development of wings and other structures made from composites. The announcement was made by United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) which is the lead agency for developing the passenger plane on its Twitter account Monday
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Sikorsky Wins $542M for Six VH-92A Presidential Helicopters
June 11, 2019 @ 04:04 AMSikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has won a $542 million contract to build six VH-92A Presidential Helicopters to mark the start of low-rate initial production. The VH-92 is a military variant of the Sikorsky S-92 twin-engine, medium-lift utility helicopter
Lithuania’s Airvolve to Deliver 10 VTOL Aircraft to Finland, Sweden
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
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...
