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Cyber-Attacks On Japanese Municipalities Over Social Security Number

September 22, 2015 @ 10:11 AM

Over a 100 Japanese municipalities have suffered Cyber-attacks originating overseas for information leaks even as the nation prepares for a new ‘My Number national data management system. The cyber-attacks on municipalities servers spread over 44 regions faced assaults that originated mostly overseas that include China, Russia, North America, Afghanistan, Puerto Rico and the Netherlands
American Industries Identify 25 Defense Technologies For Transfer To India

September 21, 2015 @ 01:26 PM

American and Indian industries have identified 25 new technologies for transfer to the latter under the defense trade and technology initiative (DTTI) to be made in India. This follows an earlier attempt to offer India 17 technologies under the DTTI which did not find favor with Indian defense industries with one observing commenting that the technologies on offer were “Mickey Mouse” stuff
Thailand To Buy Four T50 trainer jets From South Korea

September 18, 2015 @ 12:47 PM

South Korea has secured a $110 million contract from Thailand to export four T-50 trainer jets. The agreement was clinched between the Korea Aerospace Industries and the Thai government in Seoul, the Korea Herald reported Thursday
Boeing To Showcase P-8 Poseidon, Maritime Surveillance Aircraft At Dubai Airshow

September 18, 2015 @ 12:27 PM

Boeing will be displaying two newest military surveillance aircraft at the Dubai Airshow held in November for pushing up international sales. Boeing is bringing P-8 Poseidon, a military version of 737 airliner and the still-in-development Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) is a military modified Bombardier Challenger
India’s 145 M777 Howitzer Deal Fast-Tracked

September 18, 2015 @ 07:09 AM

Indias plan to procure145 BAE Systems M777 155 mm/39 calibre lightweight howitzers deal is being fast tracked by signing a letter of acceptance (LoA) by the Pentagon and Indian MoD. “LoA is in the process of being finalized following broad agreement on its content between the Indian MoD and the Pentagon,” Janes reported Thursday
Russia Confirms Indian Request To Test-Fly T-50 Stealth Fighter

September 18, 2015 @ 06:20 AM

Russian government has confirmed that they have received a request from the Indian authorities for allowing IAF pilots to fly the T-50/PAK FA, before New Delhi decides to join the FGFAs development or decides to make an outright purchase. An official reaction from the Russian Embassy states, “[W]e may confirm that the request was forwarded by the Indian side to the Russian partners
India Plans $75 Million Cyber-Crime Center

September 17, 2015 @ 01:05 PM

The Indian Government is likely to to set up a co-ordination center to curb cyber-crime costing Rs 500-crore (US $76 million). The center will also have an advanced application to monitor social media activities related to Ministries of Home, External Affairs, Defense and other government organizations, PTI reported Tuesday
Indonesia Orders 11 Eurocopter Panther Helicopters To Re-Kindle Anti-Submarine Unit

September 17, 2015 @ 09:26 AM

Indonesia has ordered 11 Panther helicopters to re-enforce its anti-submarine unit. "The helicopters would be delivered gradually with four units to arrive by 2017," Navy spokesperson Rear Admiral M Zainuddin was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency Wednesday
General Dynamics Showcases AJAX Armoured Fighting Vehicle At DSEI 2015

September 16, 2015 @ 01:25 PM

General Dynamics has presented new AJAX Armoured Fighting Vehicle at DSEI 2015. The new armoured fighting vehicle is the replacement for the currently deployed Alvis Scimitar recce vehicle developed some 40 years ago
Uk Royal Navy's Merlin Helicopter Achieves Full Operating Capability

September 15, 2015 @ 03:45 PM

The UK Royal Navys anti-submarine warfare helicopter the Merlin Mk2 has achieved Full Operating Capability (FOC) on time and under budget. The £807 million programme has now been met, following the delivery of 24 out of a total of 30 Merlin helicopters to the Royal Navy

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