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Ilyushin Offers IL-114-300 As Alternative to AN-24/AN-26 Turbo-prop Aircraft
March 13, 2018 @ 10:37 AMRussias Ilyushin Aviation Complex has offered its IL-114-300 turboprop as alternatives to ageing Ukrainian origin AN-24/AN-26 aircraft which are being used by regional airlines in Russia and as military transports in various parts of the world. JSC ILis ready to launch batch production of IL-114-300 aircraft at the earliest possible juncture
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Ammo India 2018: India’s Defence Minister Calls For Defence PSUs To Be...
March 12, 2018 @ 05:44 PMIndias Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has underlined the need for revitalizing defence PSUs and ordnance factories for meeting the ammunition needs of Indias defence forces. “The managements of these organisations need to be ahead of the curve and show dynamism,” as they possess immense and valuable assets that could offer manufacturers huge production opportunities,” she said, while addressing Ammo India 2018, the 1st International Conference on Military Ammunition on the theme, Make in India- Opportunities and Challenges
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Boeing to Set-up Air, Sea Autonomous Systems Development Center in Australia
March 5, 2018 @ 12:06 PMAustralia will be home to Boeings largest autonomous systems development program outside of the United States following a new partnership agreement with the Queensland Government. Over the next three years, the rapid innovation program will see Boeing develop next-generation autonomous systems capability in Australia to increase the independent operation of air and sea vehicles
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China’s 2018 Defence Budget Set at $174.5 billion
March 5, 2018 @ 08:52 AMChina's defense budget in 2018 will be 1.1069 trillion yuan ($174
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Turkey Promotes Homemade Autonomous Attack Drone ‘Kamikaza’ To Saudi Arabia At AFED...
February 28, 2018 @ 01:07 PMTurkeys Defense Technologies Engineering and Trade Inc. (STM) is promoting locally made lightweight Kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles to Saudi Arabia during an on-going global defense fair held in the capital of Riyadh
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Indian Medium-altitude Long Range (MALE) Attack Drone Tested Successfully
February 26, 2018 @ 08:49 AMRustom-II, Indias first home-made Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) combat-reconnaissance drone,christened TAPAS 201, also called RUSTOM-II successfully completed its maiden flight on March 21st. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) has an endurance of 24 hours and can conduct surveillance and reconnaissance missions for the countrys armed forces
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UK MOD Signs £260M Deal To Support RAF C-17 Transport Aircraft
February 20, 2018 @ 02:59 PMThe UK Defense Ministry has signed a Foreign Military Sale agreement valued £260 million with the US Government to support RAF C-17 heavy lift transport aircraft into the next decade. The Foreign Military Sale agreement will provide support for the RAFs fleet of eight C-17A Globemaster III aircraft, which provided lifesaving humanitarian relief following Hurricane Irma last summer, the ministry announced on February 17
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Engine Mishap In US F-16 Aircraft Forces Pilot To Dump Fuel Tanks...
February 20, 2018 @ 01:02 PMAn engine fire in the US F-16 fighter jet forced the pilot to dump fuel tanks into the lake of Ogawara, Japan, local media reported Tuesday, citing Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera. The engine of the F-16 fighter jet caught fire almost immediately after taking off from Misawa base in Aomori Prefecture at around 8:40 am on Tuesday morning, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera announced at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Reuters reports
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Iran’s New Point-Defense System Completes Final Tests For Naval Vessels Deployment
February 15, 2018 @ 09:43 AMIran's Deputy Navy Commander for Coordination Rear Admiral Hamzeh Ali Kaviani said Thursday that the country's new home-made pin-point targeting defense system, Kamand, has successfully undergone final tests. "The production of Kamand defense system has ended and ground and air tests have successfully been conducted on it," Rear Admiral Kaviani was quoted as saying by Fars news
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Iran Displays Long-range Ballistic Missiles Capable Of Reaching Israel In Military Parade
February 13, 2018 @ 02:17 PMIran on Sunday unveiled long-range ballistic missiles that are capable of targeting Israel, during the military parade to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. According to Freebeacon, Iranian leaders showcased their ballistic missile capabilities which include a nuclear-capable medium-range missile that appears to share similarities with North Korean technology
Ukraine Drone Strike Damages Pantsir Air Defense System, Aircraft at Russian-Used Crimea...
China's Indigenous C909 Airliner Operates First International Flight
U.K. Air Force to Replace Hawk Trainer with Locally-made Aircraft
U.S. Delays Patriot Missiles, 155mm Shells Supply to Ukraine Citing Low Stockpiles...
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
