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France Proposes 18 Rafale Fighters To Malaysia
September 2, 2015 @ 09:54 AMThe French defense minister has submitted a proposal to Malaysia for the purchase of 18 Rafale fighter jets. "We provided a full offer to the Malaysian authorities; this offer will be studied by the authorities
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France, Malaysia Discuss Rafale Sale, Not Mistral
September 1, 2015 @ 01:51 PMMalaysia has made it clear that it is not interested in buying the Mistral helicopter carriers but only the Dassault Rafale fighter jets. Malaysian defense minister Hishammuddin Hussein today said, “Malaysia is reviewing a proposal from France to buy Rafale fighter jets but any decision would depend on how affordable the aircraft are
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Rafale Fighters, Mistral Aircraft Carrier Not On Malaysian Purchase List
August 31, 2015 @ 03:39 PMMalaysian defense minister omitted mentioning big purchases like Rafale fighter jets and Mistral aircraft carrier ahead of French Defense Ministers visit to the nation. Malaysian defense minister, Hishammuddin Hussein said last Friday, “Malaysia will proceed with acquiring armed forces assets under the 11th Malaysian plan despite current economic challenges
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US Plans Aircraft-Launched, Reusable Drones
August 29, 2015 @ 11:51 AMDrones that can be launched from military transport and fighter aircraft are the subject of a new project of the US Defence Advanced Projects Agency (DARPA) An ability to send large numbers of small unmanned air systems (UAS) with coordinated, distributed capabilities could provide U.S
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Boeing, Saudia Aerospace, Al Salam To Establish Saudi Rotorcraft Support Center
August 27, 2015 @ 04:07 PMBoeing has won a contract with Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) and Al Salam Aircraft Company to create the Saudi Rotorcraft Support Center in Saudi Arabia. The joint venture will have locations in Riyadh and Jeddah providing comprehensive, in-country maintenance repair and overhaul support for Saudi Arabias diverse rotorcraft fleet
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Construction Of US Navy's Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier To Begin
August 22, 2015 @ 09:47 AMUS navy has set to construct Gerald R Ford class second nuclear-powered super aircraft carrier on Saturday. The 100,000 ton ship will be the second US aircraft carrier named after former president Kennedy, who served as a naval officer during World War II, Sputnik International reported today
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BAE Systems To Support UK Armed Forces Secure Communications System
August 18, 2015 @ 10:51 AMBAE Systems has won a $9.9 million contract from UK Ministry of defense to support and train personnel in using the Falcon secure communications system
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Philippines Expects FA-50 Fighter Jet Deliveries This Year
August 17, 2015 @ 03:49 PMThe Philippines military is anticipating the arrival of 12 FA-50 jets from Korea this year to bolster its meager fighter fleet. The FA-50S were mere "transition aircraft" toward more advanced fighters jets, Philippine Air Force chief Lieutenant-General Jeffrey Delgado was quoted in the local media today
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Vietnam MoD Wants Licence For Drone-Flyers
August 14, 2015 @ 11:54 AMVietnam defense ministry is insisting drone operators to have license before they set them flying. The Ministry of Defense said that agencies also have to make sure that all operators, traders and producers of drones have a license before they can start flying drones
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US Marines Corps Declares F-35B Ready For Combat
August 1, 2015 @ 09:21 AMThe US Marine Corps has declared initial operational capability on its variant of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF). Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 (VMFA-121) has achieved initial operational capability in the F-35B, as defined by requirements outlined in the June 2014 Joint Report to Congressional Defense Committees, Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen
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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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U