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Iran Displays Home-Made Version of S-300 Missile Shield in Army Day Parades
April 18, 2015 @ 01:26 PMIran has displayed indigenous version of Russian S-300 missile defense system, called as Bavar (Belief) 373 in the military parades at the capitals South on Saturday. The Iranian version has superior features over the original Russian model as it enjoys increased mobility, agility and reduced launch-preparation time, Fars News Agency reported Saturday
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Agustawestland AW139 Intermediate Twin Helicopter Enters Chilean Police Service
April 17, 2015 @ 03:12 PMAgustawestland's AW139 intermediate twin helicopter delivered to the Chilean national police force has entered the service, the company announced Thursday. The helicopter will be used to support a wide range of missions including public order and safety, crime control, counter terrorism, drug control and border security across the nation, search and rescue and transport
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36 Rafale Jets To Be Inducted Into Indian Air Force In 2...
April 11, 2015 @ 10:34 AMIndia after confirming the possible deal with France to buy 36 ‘ready–to-fly Rafale fighter jets on Friday, will induct the jets into the Air Force within a span of two years, Defense Minister Manohar Parrikar said today. “I have asked President (Francois Hollande) to supply 36 ready-to-fly Rafale jets to India
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US Approves $57 Million Hell Fire II Missile Sale To Egypt
April 9, 2015 @ 02:53 PMThe US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced Wednesday that it has approved sale of air-to-ground missiles to Egypt for $57 million. “The US State Department notified Congress on Tuesday of a possible sale to Egypt of AGM-114K/R3 Hellfire II Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $57 million,” DSCA said in a statement
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Iran Upgrades Homegrown ‘Damavand’ Destroyers With Advanced SAM missile
April 6, 2015 @ 09:32 AMIran has upgraded its ‘Damavand destroyers with ‘Mehrab advanced surface to air missile, Tasnem News Agency reported Saturday. Tasnem quoted Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Habibollah Sayyari as announcing the installation of the upgraded missile on the homegrown destroyers
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US Approves Hellfire Missile To South Korea
April 2, 2015 @ 04:04 PMUS Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has approved sale of AGM-114R1 Hellfire Missiles to South Korea for an estimated cost of $81 million, DSCA announced the certification on March 30, 2015. The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested 400 AGM-114R1 Hellfire II Semi-Active Laser Missiles with containers, 100 ATM-114Q Air Training Missiles, and 12 M36E8 Hellfire II Captive Air Training Missiles
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Taiwan's Missile Ship Enters Into Service
April 1, 2015 @ 12:07 PMTaiwans “stealth and speed” ship, named 'Tuo Chiang' ('Tuo River') armed with 16 missiles, has entered into the service on Tuesday. The 500-tonne corvette will be deployed following the ceremony at the southern Tsoying naval base, the company AFP reported Tuesday
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Indian Army To Use Home-Made Weapon Locating Radars
March 30, 2015 @ 09:44 AMThe Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) of the ministry of defence has cleared the acquisition of 30 weapon locating radars – Swati – from Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) at a total cost of Rs 1,605 crores ($256 million). These radars will be used by the artillery wing of the Indian army
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US Approves $1.05 Billion Chinook Cargo Helicopters Sale To Netherlands
March 24, 2015 @ 04:14 PMThe US State Department has approved a $1.05 billion possible Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands for 17 CH-47F Aircraft and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support
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Key Japanese Firms Decides Not To Attend Australian Submarine Event
March 24, 2015 @ 05:28 AMMitsubishi Heavy Industries and Kawasaki Heavy Industries have rejected an invitation to attend a gathering of top Australian naval officials and politicians this week. The no-show by the two Japanese firms at an event called Australias Future Submarine Summit, held amid intensifying competition for the deal, exposes a potential weak link in Prime Minister Shinzo Abes more muscular security agenda
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Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon from 139-Aircraft Navy Fleet
South Korea’s DAPA Finishes Incheon Class Frigate Search Radar Upgrade
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
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...