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DARPA Tests Radiation Detectors For Radiological ‘Dirty Bombs’
March 2, 2017 @ 11:45 AMUS Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has tested its radiation detectors mounted inside Washington D.C
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India Test Fires Home-Grown Supersonic Interceptor Missile
March 1, 2017 @ 12:51 PMIndia has test-fired its locally developed supersonic interceptor missile capable of destroying any incoming enemy ballistic missile at low altitude. "Today's test launch was conducted in order to validate various parameters of the interceptor in flight mode," a defence official said
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India To Deploy Israeli SPYDER Air Defence Missile System Near Pakistan Border
February 28, 2017 @ 10:50 AMThe Indian Air Force is in the process of deploying Israeli SPYDER air defence missile system on the western borders that it shares with Pakistan in the coming weeks. The air force aims to boost its readiness to strike down any aerial threat from Pakistan,
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Five N Korean Officials Executed With Anti-Aircraft Guns
February 27, 2017 @ 11:39 AMFive North Korean official were executed with a burst of anti-aircraft guns in the capital Pyongyang last week for providing false information to their leader Kim Jong Un. The South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS) said in a private briefing to lawmakers, while Malaysia is investigates the poisoning death of Kim's estranged elder half brother, Kim Jong Nam
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Iran Tests Fires Sea launched Cruise Missiles As Part Of Drills
February 27, 2017 @ 10:50 AMIran's navy has test-fired the latest versions of the Nasr and Dehlaviyeh missiles during military exercises in the Gulf. "The latest naval cruise missile called Nasr was test-fired during Velayat 95 naval manoeuvres in the southern waters of the country," said Defence Minister Hossein Dehghan
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Russia Developing 3000 KM Cruise Missile For Launch From Tu-160 Strategic Bomber
February 25, 2017 @ 01:53 PMRussia is developing a cruise missile with a 3000 KM range which would be launched from a modernized version of the Tupolev Tu-160 strategic bomber and planed for service entry by 2020. The extremely long range missile development indicates a shift in Russian military philosophy towards long range weapons to reduce the risk of detection and attack from anti-aircraft and anti-attack systems
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Indian Army to Receive 2 BAE Systems’ M777 ULH howitzer Guns In
February 25, 2017 @ 11:41 AMBAE Systems will be supplying two out of 145 M777 155mm/39-calibre ultra lightweight howitzer (ULH) guns in June, for Indian army to carry out tests with the countrys ammunition. “This is routine procedure, so that the army can prepare its ‘range tables
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Sukhoi-30 MKI To Test Fire Brahmos Missile In April
February 24, 2017 @ 12:14 PMIndia is inching close to a test launch of the Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft with Brahmos missile in April this year. Times of India quoting a senior officer with knowledge of the testing process said, "The testing is in the advanced stages
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Lockheed Martin To Support Aegis Ashore System in Poland
February 24, 2017 @ 10:22 AMLockheed Martin has received additional funding to provide equipment and technical support for Aegis Ashore test and operational systems in Poland. "Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, Moorestown, New Jersey, has been awarded a $10,396,703 modification to a previously awarded contract to provide equipment and technical support for Aegis Ashore test and operational systems in Poland," the release explained on Thursday
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China Upgrades Shenzen Missile Destroyer With Vertical Launch System, Stealth Capability
February 23, 2017 @ 10:11 AMChina has upgraded its CNS Shenzen destroyer with a vertical launch system which will enable the ship to carry a larger missile load besides changes to its superstructure intended to reduce its radar signature. Besides, its four 37-mm two-barrel anti-aircraft guns have been replaced with two close-in weapon systems, whose faster rate of fire increases the vessel's survivability against incoming missiles
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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
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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