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20 Indian Soldiers Killed in Border Clash with China; Acted in Self-defence,...
June 16, 2020 @ 05:50 PMIn addition to the confirmation of 3 Indian soldiers killed in border clash with a Chinese patrol, the Indian Army has confirmed the deaths of 17 other soldiers who were injured in the clash but later succumbed to their injuries. “Indian and Chinese troops have disengaged at the Galwan area where they had earlier clashed on the night of 15/16 June 2020
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First 3 Thales mini-drones Authorized for Delivery to French Army
June 15, 2020 @ 04:15 PMThe French MODs armaments procurement agency, DGA has authorized the delivery of three ‘Spy Ranger mini-drones made by Thales to the French Army. Following verification operations on site of Thales and on the DGA Techniques site, the DGA has authorized the delivery by Thales to the French Army of the first three mini-systems (SMDR), a DGA release said today
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Naval Group in 9-member European Consortium to Develop Electromagnetic Railgun
June 13, 2020 @ 08:52 AMThe European Defence Agency (EDA) has selected a nine-member consortium to build an "innovative electromagnetic railgun," as part of the EDA's plan to break free from depending upon the United States for cutting-edge defense technology. The PILUM (Projectiles for Increased Long-range effects Using ElectroMagnetic railgun) consortium was selected a year after the EDA called for applicants to conduct a research project on an electromagnetic rail gun
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US to Establish new Military Policy-Pacific Deterrence Initiative to Counter China
June 12, 2020 @ 05:49 PMThe 2021 US National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) establishes the Pacific Deterrence Initiative (PDI) to send a strong signal to the Chinese Communist Party that America is deeply committed to defending its interests in the Indo-Pacific. The PDI will focus resources on key military capability gaps, reassure US allies, and bolster the credibility of American deterrence in the Indo-Pacific
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France Speeds Up Aircraft Procurement to Revive Ailing Aerospace Industry
June 10, 2020 @ 12:38 PMFrance will accelerate procurement of drones, helicopters and tanker planes as part of a larger potential recovery plan to help aerospace industry cope with the economic crisis caused by COVID-19 outbreak. The announcement was made by French defense minister Florence Parly on Tuesday
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Leonardo to Support Danish Navy’s Guns
June 9, 2020 @ 02:45 PMLeonardo has signed a twenty-year framework agreement with the Danish Defence Acquisition and Logistics Organisation (DALO) which provides for logistics support and the possible future upgrade of the seventeen 76/62 Super Rapid Gun Mounts which are in-service on the Danish Navys Iver Huitfeldt Class Frigates, Thetis Class Inspection Ships and Knud Rasmussen Class Inspection Ships. The agreement is worth up to a total value of 70 million Euros and can be extended in line with the needs of DALO and future budgets
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Russia Developing Sniper Rifle with 7 KM Range
June 5, 2020 @ 11:34 AMA Russian arms manufacturer has announced the development of a sniper rifle combined with a new cartridge that can hit targets at up to 7 kilometer range. Development work has started on the DXL-5 sniper rifle, whose maximum range of seven kilometers will make it unique among sniper weapons, Vladislav Lobaev, general director of the weapon developer, Lobaev Arms, told Ria Novosti
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Taiwanese Coast Guard Intercepts Chinese dredging vessels, Detains 10
June 5, 2020 @ 10:45 AMThe Taiwanese Coast Guard Administration (CGA) has intercepted Chinese dredging vessels operating in the nations territorial waters near Penghu and detained 10 crew members. A coast guard patrol discovered more than 20 dredging vessels in an area known as the Formosa Banks, 46 nautical miles (85km) southwest of Penghu Countys Cimei islet at about 5am on Wednesday, Taipei Times reported Friday
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South Korea to Defer US Missile Purchase as Part of $225 Million...
June 3, 2020 @ 10:46 AMSouth Korea has decided to defer the purchase of US-made ship-to-air missiles worth 70 billion Won (US$57.5 million) as part of a 300 billion Won ($244
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Mitsubishi Launches MHI RJ Aviation Group
June 2, 2020 @ 04:49 AMMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) acquired Bombardier Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ) Series for $550 million and launched MHI RJ Aviation Group regional jet service and support unit. “Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) is launching as a newly created group of entities providing a holistic service and support solution for the global regional aircraft industry including the CRJ Series aircraft
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Pentagon to Probe Information Leaks
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...