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Will Normalization of Ties Open up the UAE Arms Market to Israel?
August 13, 2020 @ 05:59 PMThe surprise announcement from the White House of a Trump-brokered normalization of ties between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Israel holds the promise of opening up Abu Dhabhis arms market to Israeli firms. As per normalization of relations detailed in the announcement, “delegations from Israel and the United Arab Emirates will meet in the coming weeks to sign bilateral agreements regarding investment, tourism, direct flights, security, telecommunications, technology, energy, healthcare, culture, the environment, the establishment of reciprocal embassies, and other areas of mutual benefit
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S.Korea to Develop Nuke-Powered Submarine
August 11, 2020 @ 09:48 AMSouth Korea plans to build a 4,000-ton nuclear-powered submarine and an "iron dome" (air defence system) in the capital area that can fend off long-range artillery attacks from North Korea. The Defense Ministry
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South Korea to Develop Iron Dome-like Air Defense System
August 10, 2020 @ 12:12 PMThe South Korean Defense Ministry in its defense blueprint for 2021-25 published Monday revealed plans to develop a Korean version of the Israeli Iron Dome interceptor in the next five years. "When we talk about South Korea's missile defense system, it usually refers to one targeting North Korea's Scud-type or stronger missiles, whereas this new interceptor system will focus on protecting the capital area against the North's long-range artillery such as its 240-mm or 300-mm multiple rocket launchers,” a ministry official was quoted as saying by
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AESA Radar, Guided Missiles in Upgraded Russian KA-52M Helicopter
August 10, 2020 @ 11:56 AMThe first flight of the upgraded Ka-52 ‘Aligator helicopter, considered a competitor to the US-made Apache, took place at the Arsenyev Aviation Company (AAK-Progress), part of Russian Helicopters last weekend. The biggest improvement in the upgraded Ka-52 is a new radar with an active phased antenna array (AESA) besides guided missiles with increased range, a company information said
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France Deploys Anti-Drone Specialists in Levant
August 10, 2020 @ 06:36 AMThe French military has stationed anti-drone specialists to neutralise unmanned aircraft as part of its Operation Chammal to contain Islamic State (IS)s expansion in Iraq and Syria. “We are responsible for ensuring security of the living quarters of soldiers deployed as part of Operation Chammal
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India to Implement Ban on Import of Transport Aircraft, Light Combat Helicopters,...
August 9, 2020 @ 05:37 AMIndian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced embargo on import of 101 types of military equipment in an attempt to develop and promote indigenous weapons. "The Ministry of Defence is now ready for a big push to Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative
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Chinese Netizen Claims PLA Deaths in Indo-China Border Clash, Arrested
August 8, 2020 @ 10:21 AMA Chinese netizen has claimed PLA soldiers died during the June 2020 Indo-China border clash attributing the PLA fatalities to poor quality of the Dongfeng off-road vehicles used by the Chinese military. He was subsequently arrested and made to write an apology letter clearing the Dongfeng Off-road company
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New Indra Sensors for Spain’s F110 Frigates to Increase Stealth, Low Observability...
August 7, 2020 @ 09:58 AMSpanish Defense electronics firm, Indra has signed contracts with Navantia to equip the five F110 frigates of the Spanish Navy with sensors that will make these ships one of the most advanced of the world. Under the new contracts, the company will supply the Rigel i110 radar band electronic defense system and the Regulus i110 communications interception system, which reinforce the ship's situational awareness and protect it against possible attacks, as well as radar Solid-state multifunction Prisma 25 X, capable of maritime surveillance and low-level aerial targets
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French Armed Forces Receives First Light Surveillance Aircraft
August 5, 2020 @ 04:46 PMThe French Ministry of the Armed Forces receives its first light surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft (ALSR) capable of carrying out intelligence missions with a small logistical footprint and great ease of deployment. The DGA received the first light surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft on July 31, 2020
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Russian 9mm Pistol with Armor Piercing Bullets Enters Production
August 5, 2020 @ 12:30 PMThe Russian Central Research Institute of Precision Engineering (TsNIITOCHMASH) has started serial production of the self-loading 9-mm pistol "Udav" whose unique features include armor piercing bullets. Among the patented technologies is the design of the magazine, which indicates the number of cartridges
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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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...