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China Delivers Y-8 Military Transport Aircraft to Kazakhstan
September 26, 2018 @ 09:59 AMChina has handed over the Y-8 mid-size military transport aircraft to Kazakhstan, an aircraft considered as competitor to the US-made C-130. Produced by Shaanxi Aircraft Corporation, the Y-8F200W is expected to land on Wednesday in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, coming from Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, according to the corporation's official WeChat account on Sunday
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USAF Selects Leonardo-Boeing MH-139 to Replace UH-1N “Huey” Helicopters
September 25, 2018 @ 06:31 AMThe United States Air Force (USAF) selected the MH-139, based on the Leonardo AW139 and offered by Boeing as prime contractor, to replace its fleet of UH-1N “Huey” helicopters in a deal worth $2.4 billion for 84 helicopters
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Chinese AV500 Unmanned Helicopter Participates in Combat Exercise
September 24, 2018 @ 11:43 AMChinese AV500 unmanned helicopter, billed as a competitor to the US-made MQ-8 Fire Scout, recently conducted deep penetration operations during a combat exercise. China Daily quoting a social media post by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) said that the AV500 unmanned helicopter performed well in a recent military exercise of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)
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L3 To Produce Squad Aiming Laser Systems For USSOCOM
September 22, 2018 @ 11:29 AMThe US Navy has awarded a $48.5 million worth contract for the production of Squad Aiming Lasers (SAL), spare parts, and training in support of U
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China to Unveil Apache Helicopter Rival at Zhuhai Air Show
September 21, 2018 @ 02:50 PMChina will unveil its Z-10ME attack helicopter at the Zhuhai Air Show in November, billed as a low-priced alternative to the US-made Apache attack helicopter but with similar firepower and engine thrust. Chinese state-run media reported today that the Z-10ME was an improved version of the Z-10 in use by ground and air forces of the People's Liberation Army
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Lockheed Martin, Austal Win US Navy Contracts to Build Three Littoral Combat...
September 20, 2018 @ 07:08 AMThe United States Navy has awarded modifications to previously awarded Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) contracts for one Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 LCS to Lockheed Martin and two FY 2018 LCSs to Austal USA, Sept. 18
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India’s Arjun Tanks To Get Parts Prototypes Ahead of Schedule
September 13, 2018 @ 04:30 PMIndias Arjun main battle tank will reportedly receive the first prototypes of the hull and turret by the manufacturer Reliance Infra, six months ahead of schedule, according to The Hindu report. “We are ready to deliver the hull and turret for the Arjun Mark II MBT six months ahead of schedule,” a Reliance spokesperson told
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Russian-French SaM146 Engine for Be-200 Amphibious aircraft
September 10, 2018 @ 07:42 AMUnited Engine Corporation of Russia plans to to re-equip the Beriev Be-200 amphibious aircraft with the Russian-French SaM146 engine unit. The modernization will make it possible to introduce the aircraft on the European and American markets, and also to begin the validation of the aircraft in the transport and passenger configurations
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France to Cut US-made Components from its Military Products
September 7, 2018 @ 09:59 AMFrance is working to reduce US-made components from its defense products so as not to run afoul of the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which allow Washington to veto sale to countries it does not approve of. French Defence Minister Florence Parly said Yesterday that reducing dependence on US-made components was necessary so as not to hinder the export of French military products
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COMCAS Agreement Opens Door to US Armed Drone Sales to India
September 6, 2018 @ 02:45 PMIndia and the United States today signed the long-awaited Communications, Compatibility, Security Agreement (COMCASA) enabling the potential sale of General Atomics armed drones and the installation of sensitive communications equipment on military platforms sold to India. The COMCASA was signed after Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met their US counterparts, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, in the first 2+2 dialogue held between the two countries, media reports of the event said
U.K. Air Force to Replace Hawk Trainer with Locally-made Aircraft
U.S. Delays Patriot Missiles, 155mm Shells Supply to Ukraine Citing Low Stockpiles...
Paraguayan Air Force Receives Four A-29 Super Tucano Aircraft from Embraer
Improved BMP-3 Infantry Vehicles Delivered to Russian Army
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...
