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US Clears 32 AIM-120C-8 Missiles Sale to Japan for Possible use on...

August 27, 2020 @ 06:50 AM

US State Department has approved a possible sale to Japan of 32 AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) with support for an estimated cost of $63 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
UK Pilots Begin Simulator Flying of Tempest Jet Design Concepts

August 26, 2020 @ 10:58 AM

The ambitious UK Tempest project is picking up pace with pilots flying simulators with conceptual shapes of the aircraft. Developed by British engineers, the concepts demonstrate how leading engineers are embracing one of Britains biggest engineering challenges for the next decade faster than ever before using a digital approach
Spain Awards $2B Worth Contracts to General Dyamics, Partners for Dragón Combat...

August 26, 2020 @ 06:27 AM

The Spanish Ministry of Defense today awarded a €1.74 billion (USD $2
India Establishes Automated Pinaka Rocket Assembly Line

August 25, 2020 @ 07:41 AM

India has quadrupled production rate of indigenous
DRDO Identifies 108 Military Equipment to be produced only by India

August 24, 2020 @ 02:33 PM

Indias state-owned Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has identified 108 systems and subsystems that will be designed and developed by the Indian Industry only. The equipment included in the
Chinese PLA to Hold Large Scale Live-Fire Military Exercise in Yellow Sea

August 21, 2020 @ 05:48 PM

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will hold large-scale, live-fire exercises in the Yellow Sea from September 22 – 26 which marks a major step-up in military drills this year. In recent months, the PLA has exercised in the South China Sea, East China Sea and Taiwan Straits
Pentagon Announces US-manufactured Small Drones to Replace Chinese mini-UAVs

August 21, 2020 @ 06:36 AM

The Pentagon on Thursday announced the availability of five US-manufactured drone configurations to provide trusted, secure small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) options to the US Government. The announcement is the culmination of an 18-month effort with Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)s initial work supporting the US Armys Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program of record for sUAS
UK to test Electric Tech on Armoured Vehicles

August 20, 2020 @ 10:33 AM

New hybrid technology is being tested on the Armys Foxhound and Jackal 2 vehicles following a £3 million investment from the UK Ministry of Defence. Offering improved silent mobility, hybrid and electric drive systems will provide sustainability benefits and deliver potential military advantages, reducing noise and increasing stealth capability
Syria Allows Russia to Expand Khmeimim Base to Treat Russian Troops

August 20, 2020 @ 08:03 AM

Khmeimim Air Base in Syria operated by the Russian forces is set to become prodigious with Damascus agreeing to transfer additional land and coastal waters, for expansion. The agreement was signed by representatives of the two countries on July 21
Lockheed Martin Receives $62Billion Order to Manufacture F-16 Jets for Foreign Customers

August 15, 2020 @ 08:04 AM

In perhaps the single biggest order for F-16 jets, Lockheed Martin has been awarded a $62 billion ten-year, fixed price contract from the US Air Force for production of F-16 aircraft for multiple Foreign Military Sale (FMS) customers. The initial delivery order is for 90 aircraft, including both the pre-priced recurring core configuration costs at $2,862,797,674 and the engineering change proposal/undefinitized contract action for the non-recurring costs not-to-exceed $2,078,307,572 obligated at approximately $1,018,370,710

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