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Lockheed Martin Successfully Tests New GMLRS Warhead
October 24, 2013 @ 08:59 AMLockheed Martin successfully flight tested the new Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Alternative Warhead. During the third short-range test, three GMLRS rockets were launched from an MLRS M270A1 launcher and each destroyed its respective ground-based target approximately 17 kilometers away
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Tank-Bursting Hellfire, The Weapon Of Choice For Targeted Killings
October 23, 2013 @ 02:56 PMRaytheons Hellfire missile, the weapon choice for the US Air Force against insurgents in Pakistan for the last decade, is essentially meant to destroy tanks and buildings. According to data collated by Amnesty International, the Hellfire missile was first used in 2004 which killed two civilians and three militants
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Raytheon Develops Shooter Detection Technology For Helicopters
October 23, 2013 @ 01:52 PMRaytheon BBN Technologies has adapted its life-saving Boomerang shooter detection technology to protect helicopter crews, the company announced today. Helicopters are highly susceptible to sniper attacks because of their low-altitude flight paths and hovering requirements in theater
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Textron Introduces New COMMANDO(TM) Armored Vehicle At AUSA 2013
October 23, 2013 @ 10:17 AMTextron Inc. today unveiled the latest vehicle in its COMMANDO(TM) four-wheeled armored vehicle line-up during the AUSA 2013 in Washington
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LifePort To Equip CH-53E Helis With Critical Systems Armor
October 23, 2013 @ 09:17 AMLifePort, Inc. selected by the U
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UTC To Supply Generator Subsystem For Abrams Tank Upgrade
October 23, 2013 @ 09:09 AMUTC Aerospace has been selected by General Dynamics to design and develop the Generator Subsystem for the Abrams ECP1 modernization upgrade. The generator subsystem includes both the electric generator and CAN-bus-enabled digital controller
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Saudi Arabia Orders KC-130J Refuelling Tanker, C-130J Heavylift Aircraft
October 22, 2013 @ 02:18 PMSaudi Arabia has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the purchase of the first two of 25 potential C-130J Super Hercules airlifters, including two KC-130J refueling tankers. "Here we see another nation recapitalizing with the proven C-130J," said Chris Antone, vice president of business development for Saudi Arabia at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co
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Northrop Grumman To Showcase Advance Electronic Technologies At AUSA 2013
October 22, 2013 @ 12:58 PMNorthrop Grumman will be highlighting its advances in U.S
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DRS, General Dynamics Successfully Test Active Protection Technology For Armored Vehicles
October 22, 2013 @ 12:54 PMDRS Technologies and General Dynamics have successfully completed a ten-month combat vehicle integration and live fire testing program featuring Active Protection technology. As part of its strategic initiative to demonstrate next generation anti-armor survivability technologies for its combat vehicle fleets, and following an international tender process, GD chose the combat-proven Trophy Active Protection System for its full-scale integration and testing program on a General Dynamics LAV III armored vehicle
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Russia To Buy Future Soldier Gear In Bulk Next Year
October 21, 2013 @ 02:05 PMRussia will start bulk purchases of domestically designed “future soldier” gear in 2014, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said. The gear, dubbed Ratnik, comprises more than 40 components, including firearms, body armor and optical, communication and navigation devices, as well as life support and power supply systems, and even knee and elbow pads
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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