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World’s First 3D Printed Ship’s Propeller Developed

September 12, 2017 @ 04:05 AM

A prototype of the worlds first 3D printed ship propeller has been developed by a consortium that includes Damen Shipyards Group, RAMLAB, Promarin, Autodesk and Bureau Veritas. The 1,350mm diameter propeller, named WAAMpeller was fabricated from a Nickel Aluminium Bronze (NAB) alloy at RAMLAB (Rotterdam Additive Manufacturing LAB) in the Port of Rotterdam
German Air Force Orders Saab’s Airborne Self-Protection Systems

April 11, 2017 @ 09:34 AM

Saab has received an order for the electronic warfare self-protection and countermeasures system BOZ-101 EC from the NATO Eurofighter 2000 and Tornado Management Agency (NETMA) on behalf of the German Air Force. The BOZ self-protection and countermeasures system has been in use on Tornado for many years
Russia’s T-50 Stealth Fighter Being Tested For Missiles, Bombs Integration

February 22, 2017 @ 12:28 PM

Russia is carrying on tests of its next-generation Sukhoi T-50 stealth fighters for equipping them with missiles and bombs. “Aviation weapons including guided air-to-air, air-to-surface missiles and bombs are being integrated on the fighter T-50, and the aircraft systems are being evaluated, Deputy Defense Minister Yuri Borisov said Tuesday
Brahmos Missile Fired From Indian Naval Ship during Exercise

February 7, 2017 @ 02:42 PM

Indian navy has fired Brahmos surface to surface missile from INS Chennai Kolkata class destroyer during the on-going Annual Theatre level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX) held since January 24 2017. TROPEX witnessed a host of exercises including Gunnery shoots, Surface to Air missile engagements, Brahmos firing and operations of the combined Fleet in a complex multi threat environment including sub surface and air threats, the defense ministry announced in a statement Monday
Ukraine To Develop New Air Defense Missile System

January 9, 2017 @ 12:30 PM

Ukraine has approved a program to develop new air defense system, including a new medium-range missile. This new Ukrainian air defense system will strengthen the capacity of Ukrainian armed forces to protect its airspace,
No Future Fighter Jet Imports Vows China After Receiving 4 Su-35 Jets

January 6, 2017 @ 04:22 PM

China has confirmed receiving four Russian-made Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets in late December, but said that Su-35 could be the last combat plane China would import because of advances in its own fighter jet program. The Peoples Liberation Armys website recently mentioned that with the commissioning of the J-20 domestically developed stealth fighter by China, Russia has understood that the Su-35 “would be losing its value on the Chinese market in the near future”, so was eager to complete the Su-35 deal
Ship-Based UAVs To Be Designed For Russian Navy

January 4, 2017 @ 04:10 PM

Russia is currently developing Ship-based unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for its Navy and also planning to produce 100 Navy aircraft by 2020. "One of prospective directions for specialists of leading design bureaus is research and design aimed at creating an unmanned ship-based aircraft," the Russian naval aviation chief, Maj
MBDA Demos New Laser Weapon System Demonstrator

November 29, 2016 @ 09:19 AM

MBDA Germany has carried out trials of new Laser Weapon System (LWS) demonstrator designed to test its beam guidance and tracking system in a sequence of simulated engagements of airborne targets. The trials were conducted at the Bundeswehr's military training ground at Putlos on the Baltic Sea from 4-14 October
India Rejects Three FDI Proposals In Defense Manufacturing

November 26, 2016 @ 03:26 AM

Indian Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB) has rejected three Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) proposals in the defense manufacturing sector. The three defence manufacturing companies that had their FDI proposals rejected include Harris Communications Systems India, Schoeller Technologies India and Barracuda Camouflage, a subsidiary of Swedish Saab
Google Refused Access To South Korea Map Due To 'Security Concerns'

November 18, 2016 @ 02:15 PM

South Koreas government has refused to provide the countrys detailed map to Google due to “Security concerns”. The joint committee led by transport ministry and IT, foreign affairs, unification, defense, administration and trade ministries reached decision

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