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First Interception of Russian Aircraft by F-35 Jets
March 13, 2020 @ 06:35 AMThe Royal Norwegian Air Force deployed its F-35 fighters to intercept three Russian aircraft when it was flying over Greenland-Iceland-UK Gap on Saturday, which makes it the first F-35 interception of Russian planes. The Air Force said that it stopped the Russian aircraft, two Tu-142 maritime reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft, and an MiG-31 fighter after they were noticed by the air control station in Sorreisa, northern Norway
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F-35 Deal Cancellation, Local Defense Projects Halve Turkish Arms Imports
March 12, 2020 @ 11:02 AMTurkish arms imports between 2015-19 fell nearly by half after the multi-billion dollar deal for F-35 jets was axed over S-400 row, and increasing investment in indigenous projects including fighters and drones. Latest data released by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) shows that weapons transfer to Turkey dropped by 48%
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US Considers Selling Patriot Air Defense Systems to Turkey
March 5, 2020 @ 08:27 AMThe United States in evaluating the possibility of selling Patriot air defense systems to Turkey to support its ongoing military operation in Syrias Idlib province. “We understand Turkey's air defense wishes
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Israel to buy 8 KC-46 Tankers, Equipment from US for $2.4B
March 4, 2020 @ 05:57 AMThe US State Department has approved the sale of eight KC-46A tanker aircraft and related equipment for nearly $2.4 billion
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Elbit to Manufacture F-35 Jet's Full Motion Video Data Link
March 2, 2020 @ 08:13 AMThe Full Motion Video Data Link (FMVDL) amplifier module for the communications suite of the F-35 stealth jet will be built by Elbit Systems. “Elbit Systems of America was selected by Cubic Mission Solutions to design & develop the Full Motion Video Data Link amplifier module for the communications suite of the F-35 Lightning II aircraft,” the company said in a statement late last week
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US Navy takes delivery of Amphibious Assault Ship Tripoli
February 29, 2020 @ 09:54 AMHuntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has delivered amphibious assault ship Tripoli (LHA 7) to the US Navy. Tripoli will be commissioned later this year before sailing to its homeport of San Diego, California, the company said in a statement Friday
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Replace ‘Failed’ Russian S-300 in Syria with Chinese Air Defence System: Chinese...
February 27, 2020 @ 10:05 AMSyria should replace its ‘failed Russian S-300 and Pantsir air defence systems (ADS) with the China made Red Flag series such as the Hongqi 9, the export version of FD-2000 land-based ADS. State-aligned media outlet Sina
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Turkey to setup first Lightning Testing Center to aid Indigenous Fighter Development
February 26, 2020 @ 08:52 AMTurkey plans to establish a center to facilitate the testing of aircraft against the effects of lightning, within the scope of its project to develop the fifth-generation TF-X National Combat Aircraft (MMU). Ankara appears to be accelerating its indigenous fighter development following its ousting from the F-35 program over S-400 row
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Indian Diplomacy Triumphs over US's Anti-Russia Sanctions Threat
February 22, 2020 @ 09:47 AMThe United States' approval of the sale of National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) to India when it has already paid up to buy the Russian S-400 system is the clearest indication ever that Indian diplomacy has won the day in keeping the threat of US sanction at bay for its arms deals with Russia. In addition to receiving approval for the NASAMS, also called Integrated Air Defense Weapon System (IADWS), the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) gave its seal to major Indo-US defence deals: the purchase of Sikorsky MH-60R and Apache AH-64E helicopters worth nearly $3
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Israeli F-35I Jets Strikes “Large Convoy” in Syria
February 20, 2020 @ 06:50 AMIsraeli Air Force (IAF) F-35I “Adir” stealth fighter jets reportedly carried out a “successful” airstrike to destroy a “large convoy” of Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)- Quds Force, or Iraqi Popular Mobilization Units (PMU) or of Lebanons Hezbollah, in Syria early on Thursday. “It is now confirmed that the F-35Is of Israel Air Force carried-out a very successful airstrike destroying a convoy of IRGC-Quds Force/Hezbollah/PMU on the way from Abu Kamal to Aleppo in Syria minutes ago
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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...