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Belgium Rejects French Lobbying for Rafale Fighters, Sticks to Tender Process
December 29, 2017 @ 02:13 PMBelgium has rejected French offer of Rafale fighter jets for the countrys bid to replace aging F-16 fighter jets. “The French government already promised an economic return of$ 4 billion, there is now even $20 billion
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Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation Announces Organizational Changes
December 28, 2017 @ 12:15 PMMitsubishi Aircraft Corporation of Japan announced changes to its organizational structure to strengthen the MRJ aircraft program. The changes which will take effect from January 1, 2018 include a newly established Program Management Division to reinforce the development and management of the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) program, a company release said
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China Tests New Ballistic Missile ‘DF-17’ With Hypersonic Gliders
December 28, 2017 @ 08:47 AMChina has reportedly carried out first series of tests of a new ballistic missile equipped with a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV), The Diplomat reports, citing a U
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China Unveils Cybersecurity Innovation Center
December 28, 2017 @ 08:46 AMChina on Tuesday unveiled a Cybersecurity Innovation Center (CIC) to develop cyber defense systems ‘to help win future cyber wars. The CIC was set up under the instruction of the Central Commission for Integrated Military and Civilian Development and related military bodies, which will also supervise and manage the center during its operation by one of Chinas leading cybersecurity companies, 360 Enterprise Security Group, Chinamil website reported today
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US to Sell 12 Super Tucano fighter Aircraft to Nigeria for $593
December 28, 2017 @ 07:45 AMThe United States has agreed to sell 12 A29 Super Tucano aircraft with weapons and services for $593 million to Nigeria. The US ambassador presented the letters of offer and acceptance, the official agreement to make the sale, Nigerian Air force said in a statement Wednesday
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Raytheon Wins $25.8 Million for Six Submarine High Data Rate Antenna Systems
December 27, 2017 @ 11:40 PMRaytheon is being awarded a $25.8 million modification contract for six Submarine High Data Rate (SubHDR) antenna systems
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Leonardo AW109 Trekker Helicopter Receives EASA Certification
December 27, 2017 @ 01:32 PMLeonardo‘s AW109 Trekker light twin-engine helicopter was issued with type certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Deliveries will start in the first quarter of 2018
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North Korea Preparing To Launch New Satellite: Seoul Newspaper
December 27, 2017 @ 08:25 AMNorth Korea has reportedly manufactured a new artificial satellite called "Kwangmyongsong-5", according to media reports, despite sanctions by the U.N
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Indian Air Force to Issue Tender for Perimeter Security of Air Bases...
December 26, 2017 @ 02:39 PMThe Indian air force is planning to issue a tender to secure the perimeter of the air bases housing high-value assets such as fighter jets and transport aircraft. "By this week, the tender for the perimeter security of the air bases would be issued by the Air Force to prevent any illegal entry into them like what happened in Pathankot," unnamed government sources were quoted as saying by
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Japan Looks To Refit Izumo Helicopter Carrier For F-35B Fighter Jets
December 26, 2017 @ 12:17 PMThe Japanese government is considering the possibility of acquiring US-made F-35B fighter jets in future, as it is looking into remodelling Tokyos Izumo helicopter carrier. The 248-metre (814-feet) Izumo, Japan's largest warship equipped with a flat flight deck, was designed with an eye to hosting F-35B fighters
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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
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