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Completion of the Rafale Evaluation; Eurofighter Arrives On Thursday
November 5, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe evaluation trials of the second candidate for the partial replacement of the fleet of Tiger aircraft (TTE) were completed on schedule on Nov. 3
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Acquisition Directorate Saves Billions for Taxpayers, Official Says
November 3, 2008 @ 12:00 AMWASHINGTON --- The Defense Departments acquisition directorate saved billions of dollars for taxpayers after adjusting the purchase schedule of several procurement programs, a senior Defense Department official said here yesterday.>> John J
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Charleston Officials Ship Vehicles to Support Warfighters
October 31, 2008 @ 12:00 AMCHARLESTON AIR FORCE BASE, S.C
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Lockheed Martin F-35 Successfully Wraps Up Testing at Edwards AFB, Validates Readiness...
October 24, 2008 @ 12:00 AMEDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --- The first Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter has finished all planned testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif
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The FY 2009 Defense Appropriations Act
October 23, 2008 @ 12:00 AMOn September 24, 2008, the House passed a conference agreement on the fiscal year (FY) 2009 continuing resolution (HR 2638). This incorporated what was essentially a conference agreement on the FY 2009 defense appropriations act
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Ground and In-Flight Trials of Rafale
October 21, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe evaluation trials of the second candidate for the partial replacement of the Tiger fleet (TTE) project began as scheduled on Monday, October 13 at Emmen. Night flights are also planned as part of the in-flight evaluation program
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Security Forces Employ Tough, Agile Vehicle
October 21, 2008 @ 12:00 AM>The US Air Force has deployed Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles in Iraq, where it has taken sole responsibility for defending Balad air base. (USAF photo)JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq --- When the Airmen of the 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Group took sole responsibility for base defense here in October, they did so with one of the Defense Department's newest armored vehicles
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Jet crisis shrouds India Aviation show in Hyderabad
October 18, 2008 @ 12:00 AMAfter a break of six months, the airport at Begumpet in the heart of Hyderabad has come alive as it is to be the venue of the civilian air shows. India Aviation 2008 exposition, spread over four days, is the first in the series of such shows, to be held once every two years that offers high drama with a wide range of aircraft on the ground
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SPEEA and Boeing Meet to Prepare for Contract Talks That Open Oct.
October 17, 2008 @ 12:00 AMSEATTLE --- Following is a statement from SPEEA, IFPTE Local 2001:>> At times heated and confrontational, a meeting between the Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace (SPEEA IFPTE Local 2001) and The Boeing Company today (Thursday, Oct. 16) produced the first meaningful discussion of issues since negotiation committees started meeting in March
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Financial Crisis Has Military Implications, Vice Chairman Says
October 17, 2008 @ 12:00 AMBALTIMORE --- The current global financial crisis is a far-reaching problem that has implications for the U.S
In a First, China Sanctions Philippines Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr., His Relatives...
General Atomics AeroTec Signs First Sale Contract for D0228 NXT Aircraft
Israel Awards Developers of Weapons Systems, Spying Tech, Electronic Warfare
Iran Inflicts Damage on U.S. Bases in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain & Earlier...
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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