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General Dynamics Wins $92M To build 120mm Tank Ammunition for Iraq
May 16, 2019 @ 10:51 AMGeneral Dynamics has won a $92.4 million modification contract to supply 120mm tank ammunition for Iraq
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IAF's MiG-21 Bison Squadron To Get New "Falcon Slayer" Patch
May 15, 2019 @ 05:56 PMThe Indian Air Force (IAF) squadron of MiG-1 Bison fighters who took part in the dog fight on February 27 will soon be getting a new "Falcon Slayer" patch commemorating their efforts in downing a Pakistani F-16 on the same. The MiG-21 Bison Squadron, of which the pilot Abhinandan Varthaman was part of when he took on the intruding aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in Jammu and Kashmir on February 27 this year, has taken on the sobriquet ‘Falcon Slayers and ‘AMRAAM Dodgers and have got special uniform patches made to commemorate the dogfight, according to Indian media
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After Turkey, India Offered US Missile Defense Systems As An Alternative To...
May 13, 2019 @ 06:58 AMThe United States has now offered Lockheed Martins Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) and Raytheons Patriot Advance Capability (PAC-3) missile defence systems for India to choose over Russian S-400 Triumf systems, after offering the US-made systems to Turkey. New Delhi signed a deal with Moscow last October for five S-400 defense systems consisting of 8 launchers for $5
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US Approves Sale of AH-64E Gunships, Related Equipment To Qatar For $3B...
May 10, 2019 @ 06:45 AMThe United States has approved the request of Government of Qatar's to purchase 24 AH-64E Apache Attack helicopters, spare parts and related equipment from the United States for $3 billion. The contract includes twenty-four (24) AH-64E Apache Attack helicopters; fifty-two (52) T700-GE-701D engines (2 per aircraft, 4 spares); twenty-six (26) AN/ASQ-170 Modernized Target Acquisition and Designation Sight (MTADS) (1 per aircraft, 2 spares); twenty-six (26) AN/AAQ-11 Modernized Pilot Night Vision Sensors (1 per aircraft, 2 spare); eight (8) AN/APG-78 Fire Control Radars (FCR) with Radar Electronics Unit (LONGBOW component); eight (8) AN/APR-48 Modernized-Radar Frequency Interferometers (MRFI); twenty-nine (29) AN/AAR-57 Common Missile...
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BAE Systems’ Demos ‘Flap-free’ technology to Make Aircraft Lighter, Stealthier
May 2, 2019 @ 09:30 AMIn what is claimed as the most significant development in aircraft design since the invention of wing warping by the Wright brothers, BAE Systems and the University of Manchester flew the MAGMA unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to demonstrate two innovative flow control technologies which could revolutionise future aircraft design. MAGMA, designed and developed by researchers at The University of Manchester in collaboration with engineers from BAE Systems, successfully trialled the two ‘flap-free technologies earlier this month at the Llanbedr Airfield, UK
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South Korea Approves $3.3 Billion Naval Destroyer Project
April 30, 2019 @ 11:08 AMThe South Korean MoD on Tuesday approved plans to build three Aegis-equipped destroyers worth 3.9 trillion won (US$3
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Pak F-16s a Washington-Islamabad Bilateral Matter: US
April 29, 2019 @ 10:51 AMThe United States has refused to share with India information about Pakistans F-16 aircraft as “it is a bilateral matter” between the two countries, according to a US official. “Soon after we were informed by the Indian side about Pakistan using F-16 aircraft on February 27, we informed the Indians that we will not be sharing any information on the subject as it is a bilateral matter between the US and Pakistan,” the US official was quoted as saying by The
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India Commissions First Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Priyadarshini
April 26, 2019 @ 07:30 PMThe First of the Class of 05 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), named “ICGS- Priyadarshini” built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Limited (GRSE), was commissioned at Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh state, located in Southern India on Friday. The ship ICGS Priyadarshini is the first in the series
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Lockheed Martin F-35 Program To Get $22B Costlier
April 23, 2019 @ 09:56 AMThe worlds most expensive weapons program, development of the Lockheed Martin fifth-generation F-35 fighter is estimated to cost $22 billion more, according to a report published by Bloomberg. The estimated total price for research and procurement has increased by $22 billion in current dollars adjusted for inflation, according to the Pentagons latest annual cost assessment of major projects
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European Shipbuilders Form Alliance to Harmonize Big Data Management
April 19, 2019 @ 10:45 AMIn order to meet the digitalisation challenges of a diverse audience of stakeholders, in a robust, secure and cost-effective way, EUROYARDS members (Chantiers de lAtlantique, Damen Shipyards Group, Fincantieri, Lürssen, Meyer Werft, Naval Group and Navantia) joined forces to harmonise data management solutions and standards. This ambitious project will seek for the full cooperation and engagement of all maritime stakeholders, including shipowners, shipbuilders, suppliers and classification societies, and it is supported by SEA Europe, the Shipyards and Maritime Equipment Association, according to a Damen Shipyards release
India-Israel Barak MRSAM Air Defense System Passes Key Tests Across Armed Forces
South Korea Discusses Future Defense Communication System for Next-Generation Warfare
U.S. Air Force Awards Indra $198M Contract for Portable Navigation Systems
Spain Advances F110 Frigate Program with F113 Build Start, F112 Keel Laid
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...
