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US Government Buys Saab X-band AESA Technology
October 26, 2018 @ 11:13 AMSaab has received an order from the United States Government for X-band Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) technology. The AESA technology has its base in fighter applications, a release from Saab said without specifying the nature of application for which the technology was purchased by the US
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Russian Ruselectronics Supplies Ferrite Components to India’s ISRO
October 26, 2018 @ 07:52 AMRussias Ruselectronics has supplied ferrite components to the Space Applications Centre of the Indian Space Research Organization to be used in super-high-frequency devices for satellites. Ferrite Domen Scientific Research Institute (part of the Ruselectronics holding) has delivered microwave ferrites for the space industry to the customer
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security 3Q Revenue at $5.7 Billion
October 25, 2018 @ 12:36 PMBoeings Defense, Space & Security businesss third-quarter 2018 revenue increased to $5.7 billion, up from $5,050 for the same period last year; driven by increased volume across government satellites, KC-46 Tanker, F/A-18 and weapons
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Pakistan Provides Sovereign Guarantee for Sale of 3 JF-17 Fighter Jets to
October 24, 2018 @ 07:57 PMThe government of Pakistan has provided a sovereign guarantee for the sale of three JF-17 aircraft to Nigerian Air Force against a sum of $184.3 million
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Belgium May Insist on European Equipment on-board F-35 Jet
October 23, 2018 @ 02:24 PMThe Belgian government which has all but decided to buy the F-35 fighter jet may insist on some of the equipment abroad the United States-made fighter to be of European Origin. While a formal selection between the Eurofighter Typhoon and the F-35 is awaited, Brussels is tilting in favor of the F-35 with only an announcement awaited, local newspaper De Morgen reported based on information from sources in the know
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Taiwan Receives F-16 Fighter Jet Upgraded to Latest ‘Viper’ Standard
October 22, 2018 @ 03:23 PMThe first upgraded F-16 fighter jet, known as the F-16 Viper or F-16V, has been delivered to the Taiwan Air Force by state-owned aviation firm Aerospace Industrial Development Corp. (AIDC)
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Germany Stops Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia Over Khashoggi Killing, Urges EU...
October 22, 2018 @ 02:14 PMGermany announced a freeze in arms sales approvals to Saudi Arabia and urged its fellow European Union members to do the same over Riyadhs admittance that its security team killed journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Economy and Energy Minister Peter Altmaier told ZDF television that the German government would not approve any new arms sales to Saudi Arabia and would urge other EU member states to follow this example
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Concerns Over South Korean KF-X Jet project As Indonesia Skips Milestone Payments
October 22, 2018 @ 10:08 AMIndonesia has ran up an arrears of 230 billion won (US$200 million) by skipping milestone payments as part of its participation in the South Korean-led KF-X project to develop a new fighter jet for use of the air forces of both countries. Further Indonesia has ‘stayed away from the aircraft development program since the latter half of 2017, calling for the renegotiation on the terms of contract, Seoul's arms agency confirmed Monday
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Lockheed Martin-led Team to Undergo ‘Due Diligence’ in Canadian Warship Deal
October 20, 2018 @ 09:01 AMThe Government of Canada and Irving Shipbuilding have identified Lockheed Martin Canada as the preferred bidder to provide the design and design team for the Royal Canadian Navys future Canadian Surface Combatants. Lockheed Martin Canada must now go through the “due diligence process,” which includes negotiations with the company on intellectual property rights, an assessment of combat systems performance and financial capability to deliver the project, together with the verification of various other administrative matters
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UK to Acquire 16 Boeing Chinook Helicopters for $3.5 billion
October 20, 2018 @ 08:10 AMThe United States State has approved a Foreign Military Sale to the United Kingdom of 16 H-47 Chinook (Extended Range) helicopters made by Boeing for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion
Turkey to Sell Russian S-400 Systems to Third Country as GE Engine...
Pentagon Awards Contracts to Develop Laser Weapons Against Cruise Missiles, Drones
Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz as US Signals Return to...
China-made Aircraft Fly in U.S. Airshow for First Time
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
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
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