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DARPA Works On Simplifying Design Process For Unconventional Defense Systems
May 18, 2017 @ 04:43 PMThe Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is developing mathematical tools and methods to tackle the challenges associated with designing complex military systems. The US defense research agency's Enabling Quantification of Uncertainty in Physical Systems (EQUiPS) program has advanced the field of uncertainty quantification, or UQ, which focuses on methods to accommodate all of the different factors that may affect predictive accuracy in designing the military model
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Turkey's ASELSAN, Ukraine's ANTONOV Sigh MOU On Avionics For An−148 Aircraft
May 11, 2017 @ 03:29 PMTurkeys ASELSAN and Ukrainian ANTONOV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at IDEF17 in Istanbul to explore opportunities of business collaboration on complete avionics and integrated solutions for An−148 aircraft family. The intended collaboration is primarily based on the An−158 and An−178 aircraft which they could be strong candidates for regional jet and cargo aircraft, the Ukrainian firm announced Wednesday
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CIA Used 'Nano-poisonous' Radioactive Substance in Kim Assassination Attempt: North Korea
May 6, 2017 @ 12:53 PMPyongyang has claimed that the US Central Intelligence agency has used a 'nano-poisonous' radioactive bio-chemical agent in an attempt to assassinate their country's leader Kim Jong Un. North Korean official news agency on Friday accused the US and South Korean spy agencies of an assassination attempt on leader Kim Jong Un involving biochemical weapons
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India’s Agni-II Missile Test Not Satisfactory: Media Report
May 5, 2017 @ 11:43 AMThe test-fire of Indias medium-range nuclear-capable Agni-II missile failed to meet all the desired parameters. The Thursday trial of the missile conducted from a mobile launcher at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) on Abdul Kalam Island at around 10
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Boeing Takes Out Harpoon Missile From US Navy Over-The-Horizon Missile Competition
May 3, 2017 @ 03:34 PMBoeing has withdrawn an upgraded variant of its RGM-84 Harpoon anti-ship cruise missile from the competition to field an over-the-horizon (OTH) cruise missile for US Navys littoral combat ships (LCS) and frigates. Boeings decision to withdraw from the competition was because of the US Navys continuing requirements changes in Request for Proposal (RFP) amendments
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SAAB Gripen Favoured In Bulgaria's Fighter Jets Purchase Negotiations
May 2, 2017 @ 04:11 PMBulgarias new government has reportedly favoured Saab AB fighter jets to replace its outdated Soviet-era aircraft and is likely to begin negotiations soon. “A working group involving representatives of several institutions has been set up, which will hold negotiations with the first-ranked bidder,” interim Prime Minister Ognyan Gerdzhikov was quoted as saying by various media
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Japan To Adopt Aegis Combat System To Counter Pyongyang’s Nuclear Threats
May 1, 2017 @ 02:40 PMJapan is launching a feasible study to add US-built Aegis missile defense system to its defense capability amid rising nuclear threats by North Korea. Deployment of a land-based Aegis Ashore system could take place several years from now, the government sources told Japan Times Friday
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India Formulating Policy To Become Manufacturing Hub: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
April 29, 2017 @ 02:01 PMIndian government is reportedly in an advanced stage of formulating new defense manufacturing policy that enables India to become a manufacturing hub. “The new defence manufacturing policy will enable India to cut import of combat planes, ships and submarines,” Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Friday, addressing an annual meeting of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi
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Bulgaria Completes Assessment Of Offers For New Combat Aircraft
April 25, 2017 @ 01:43 PMBulgarian working group has completed the analysis on offers for the supply of new combat aircraft to replace its ageing fleet of Russian-made MiG fighter aircraft. The working group set up by the defence ministry and led by Air Force Commander Maj
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Rolls-Royce Opens Defense Service Delivery Center In India For Support Services
April 21, 2017 @ 12:10 PMRolls Royce has opened up new defense Service Delivery Centre (SDC) Thursday in a city of Southern India to provide localized engineering support and solutions for the country's armed military force as well as to Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL). The SDC, opened in Bangalore, will provide faster front line support for about 750 engines in range of country's aircraft
Pentagon to Arm Warfighters with ‘Made in America’ Low-Cost Drones
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South Korea’s DAPA Finishes Incheon Class Frigate Search Radar Upgrade
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
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...