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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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Four EU States Seek "Ambitious" European Defense Fund
June 1, 2020 @ 11:56 AMThe French, German, Spanish and Italian defense ministers have sought an "ambitious" European Defense Fund (EDF), control over key technologies and production capabilities, including military ones in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. "We advocate an ambitious EDF budget as a priority in the defense area and a swift adoption of the EDF regulation, in full respect of the discussions on the Multiannual Financial Framework
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Russia Offers to "adapt" Su-35 Jet to Indonesia's Needs
May 30, 2020 @ 08:27 AMRussia has offered to "adapt" the Su-35 fighter jet to the needs of the Indonesian Air Force (IAF) to persuade it to buy the jet. The development was reported by the
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Chinese Navy 'Expels' US warship from near South China Sea Island
May 28, 2020 @ 02:42 PMThe Chinese Navy has claimed to have expelled the US Navys USS Mustin guided-missile destroyer that trespassed into its territorial waters off Xisha islands in South China Sea (SCS) on Thursday. A month ago, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) said it followed USS Barry (DDG-52) guided-missile destroyer off Xisha islands
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Angola Receives Chinese Hongdu K-8 Jets
May 23, 2020 @ 03:37 PMThe National Air Force of Angola (FANA) has reportedly received an unknown number of Hongdu K-8 (Karakorum-8) trainer/light attack aircraft from China. “The National Air Force of Angola (FANA) has now taken delivery of six Hongdu K-8W Karakorums
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China’s Defense Budget Doubles to $178.2B in a Decade
May 22, 2020 @ 08:34 AMChina has set aside 1.268 trillion yuan ($178
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Navy’s USS Zumwalt Destroyer Completes First Live Fire Test
May 21, 2020 @ 01:08 PMUS Navy sailors aboard USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) guided-missile destroyer have successfully concluded a structural test fire of the Mark 46 MOD 2 Gun Weapon System (GWS). The work was executed by the sailors with engineers and technicians from Navy Surface Warfare Centers on the Naval Air Weapons Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) Sea Test Range in Point Mugu on May 16, the US Navy said in a release Wednesday
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China Develops 12.7mm Gun for Z-20 helicopters, Combat Vehicles
May 19, 2020 @ 05:56 AMChina has developed a new Gatling gun with 12.7mm caliber barrels for mounting on its Z-20 utility helicopter, combat vehicles and motor boats
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Steel Cut for French Navy’s First of 4 Replenishment Vessels
May 18, 2020 @ 06:00 PMThe steel plate of the first of the four new Bâtiments Ravitailleurs de Force (BRF) – replenishment vessels – of the French Navy has been cut today during a ceremony held in the Chantiers de lAtlantique shipyard. The order for the construction of the four ships was notified in January 2019 to the temporary association of companies formed by Chantiers de lAtlantique and Naval Group
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India Announces Measures to Cut Defence Imports
May 18, 2020 @ 12:56 PMIndia plans to strengthen its “Make in India” initiative by building its own military equipment and curbing imports, under its whopping $265.2 billion (INR 20 lakh crore) economic package
Korean, Indonesian Officials Meet in Jakarta to Revive Stalled KF-21 Project
First AH-64 Apache Helicopter for Australia Nears Completion
Argentina Eyes Italian Falco, Israeli Heron UAVs
Nigeria Receives Former French Alpha Jet Aircraft for Air Force
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...