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Insitu Unveils Next-Generation ScanEagle UAV At Euronaval 2014
October 29, 2014 @ 09:41 AMInsitu announced today ScanEagle 2, the next generation of its revolutionary ScanEagle platform at Euronaval 2014. Leveraging lessons learned from more than 800,000 operational hours, ScanEagle 2 provides increased payload power and expanded payload options, a more robust navigation system, better image quality due to a fully digital video system and a state-of-the-art, purpose-built propulsion system
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DCNS Unveils New Conventionally Powered Attack Submarine At Euronaval 2014
October 28, 2014 @ 01:07 PMAt Euronaval 2014, DCNS will unveil the SMX®-Océan conventionally powered attack submarine. The new vessel draws extensively on the design of a state-of-the-art nuclear-powered submarine, with a number of key innovations that give this diesel-electric adaptation truly outstanding performance
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DCNS To Present XWIND Concept Ship Design At Euronaval 2014
October 28, 2014 @ 01:02 PMDCNS is presenting XWIND, one of main innovations for future naval surface systems at Euronaval 2014 “XWIND® 4000 has been designed around the concept of an ‘all-digital ship,” explains Marketing Manager Philippe Sathoud. “Flat-panel arrays for the combat system and other sensors are installed around the superstructure
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Embraer Rolls Out First KC-390 Aircraft Prototype
October 22, 2014 @ 09:27 AMEmbraer rolled out the first prototype of the KC-390 military transport from the production hangar at the industrial plant of Gaviao Peixoto, Brazil. This milestone rollout will allow the Company to perform important ground tests prior to the aircraft's first flight, planned to take place by the end of this year, the company said in a statement
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Fincantieri, Finmeccanica Sign Naval Vessels MoU
October 10, 2014 @ 02:52 PMFincantieri and Finmeccanica signed a memorandum of understanding for naval vessels sector during the launching ceremony of Fincantieris “Pietro Venuti” submarine, the companies said in a joint statement Thursday. The submarine is the third unit of the four U212A “Todaro” class twin units ordered by the Central Unit for Naval Armament NAVARM for the Italian Navy
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Sikorsky Unveils Fastest Helicopter Ever, The S-97 RAIDER
October 3, 2014 @ 02:24 PMSikorsky's newly unveiled S-97 RAIDER helicopter prototype can fly at double the speed of conventional helicopters with coaxial counter-rotating main rotors and pusher propeller provide cruise speeds up to 220 knots (253 mph). The company unveiled the first of two S-97 RAIDER helicopter prototypes, signaling the start of activities in the programs test flight phase and a major step toward demonstrating the new – and first – armed reconnaissance rotorcraft featuring X2 Technology designed for military missions
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BAE Systems Acquires Signal Innovations Group
October 1, 2014 @ 01:34 PMBAE Systems has successfully completed its acquisition of Signal Innovations Group, Inc. (SIG), a provider of imaging technologies and analytics to the U
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Indian Govt Okays BEL, Thales JV Company
September 30, 2014 @ 01:14 PMIndia defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Thales announce that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, has approved the incorporation of their joint venture company, BEL-THALES Systems Limited, in late August this year. This joint venture (JV) Company will primarily focus on the design, development, marketing, supply and support of civilian and select defence radars for India and the global markets
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Brazil Gets 100th Guarani Amphibious Armored Vehicle
September 29, 2014 @ 04:03 PMIveco delivered the hundredth VBTP-MR Guarani to the Brazilian Army Firday, the company stated in a press release. The vehicle is produced at the Iveco Defence Vehicles plant in Sete Lagoas (MG)
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V-22 Flight Tests Validate Rolls-Royce AE 1107C Engines
September 18, 2014 @ 10:55 AMFlight tests have validated a new engine upgrade for Rolls-Royce AE 1107C engines powering V-22 aircraft, maximizing "hot and high" capability up to 6,000 feet of altitude and 95°F. The enhanced capability is part of a series of upgrades that will boost engine power 17 percent for the aircraft, as Rolls-Royce continues to add innovations to the proven AE 1107C engine
U.K. Navy's New Drones Can Trick Sea Mines into Exploding Harmlessly
Turkey’s ASELSAN Demonstrates Laser Defense System Against Infrared-Guided Missiles
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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...
