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Leonardo To Deliver AW169 VIP Helicopter To Philippines

March 25, 2017 @ 10:06 AM

Leonardo will be delivering the first AW169 in the Philippines and another AW139 for VIP or corporate transport in the next few months. The company is expanding its presence in the Philippines following its recent delivery of AgustaWestland AW119Kx and a GrandNew to corporate clients, Both the AW169 and AW139 will be used for VIP/corporate transport, the company announced Thursday
F-16 ‘Make In India’ Plans Unsure As Lockheed Martin Moves Production Line...

March 23, 2017 @ 07:55 AM

Lockheed Martin is shifting production of its F-16 fighter jets to Greenville from its existing Fort Worth, Texas facility effectively burying its plans to move the production line to India. “Lockheed Martin is moving production of its F-16 fighter jets from its existing Fort Worth, Texas facility to Greenville primarily for economic reasons,” Leslie Farmer, spokesperson for Lockheed's Greenville operations was quoted as saying by the
China J-20's Engines to Incorporate Powder Metallurgy Superalloys

March 22, 2017 @ 03:02 PM

China is planning to equip J-20 stealth fighter jets with home-made engines that incorporate Powder Metallurgy superalloy turbine disks. China intends to replace the current Russia-produced Saturn AL-31F engines between 2018 and 2019,
DARPA Awards Phase 2 ‘Gremlins’ Contracts To Produce Low-cost, Resusable UASs

March 21, 2017 @ 03:25 PM

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded Phase 2 contracts for its low-cost, reusable unmanned aerial systems (UASs) project dubbed ‘Gremlins to the two teams. The winning teams - one is led by Dynetics, Inc
Taiwan Launches Submarine Project Against China Threat

March 21, 2017 @ 03:04 PM

Taiwan has launched the island's first home-grown submarine project on Tuesday against growing military threats from China. The move follows China having sent its only aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, through the Taiwan Strait in January, in one of a number of military drills held,
Taiwan Owns Missiles that Can Destroy China's Invasion Bases

March 20, 2017 @ 05:44 PM

Taiwan has admitted it has a missile that can hit bases and installations of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) inside mainland Chinese territory across the Taiwan Strait that is 220 km at its widest and 130 km at its narrowest. Minister of National Defense Feng Shih-kuan told the Legislative Yuan (Taiwan's Parliament) the Republic of China Armed Forces (ROCAF) has the capability to launch missiles deep into Chinese territory, an eye-popping assertion considering what's known about ROCAF's land attack cruise missiles
India's Light Combat Aircraft's Body, Wing Production Work Outsourced To Increase Production...

March 20, 2017 @ 04:46 AM

India has outsourced Part-production of its home-made Light Combat Aircraft, ‘Tejas to Indian private companies by Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) as part of ‘three pronged program to speed up production of the fighter jets. “We are getting fuselage (body) made by private companies and the HAL, in future, will just be an integrator
Lockheed Martin Wins $347 Million To Support US Defense Cyber Crime Center

March 16, 2017 @ 01:28 PM

Lockheed Martin has won a $347 million contract for the US Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3), delivering a range of technical, functional and managerial support. Under the on-going five-year contract (one base year plus four one-year options), awarded by the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Systems Integration and Management Center (FEDSIM), Lockheed Martin will provide assistance in the investigation of criminal and counterintelligence matters, the company said in a statement Thursday
Turkey Seeks Russian Credit To Buy S-400 Missile System

March 15, 2017 @ 09:03 AM

Turkey has sought a loan to buy S-400 missile system from Russia, Rostec Corporation CEO Sergey Chemezov said in an interview. "Turkeys officials express a wish to get a loan, but the issue is pending so far
Iran To Mass Produce Home-made Main Battle Tank 'Karrar'

March 13, 2017 @ 10:36 AM

Iran has unveiled its new home-made main battle tank, ‘Karrar and has announced plans to mass-produce it. “The tank can compete with the most advanced tanks in the world in the three main areas of power, precision and mobility, as well as maintenance and durability in the battleground,” Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan was quoted as saying by FARS news Sunday

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