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Will S. Korea’s FA-50 Emerge As A Low-Cost Alternative To Western Fighter...
February 26, 2014 @ 09:45 AMWith its sale to the Philippines, Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 fighter jet may be the answer for countries that cannot afford expensive western aircraft. South Korea will provide the Philippines with 12 FA-50 jets worth $415
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Michael Baker Wins Contracts Worth $838 Million To Support Iraq F-16 Purchase
February 19, 2014 @ 11:32 AMMichael Baker International has been awarded contracts worth total $838 million to support Iraq's purchase of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft under the US foreign military sales (FMS) programme. Under the contracts, the company will provide design, engineering, construction, and other services to support the deployment of the aircraft at Balad Air Base, Iraq, over the next three years
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Selex ES Wins HALO Weapon Locating Systems Contract
February 13, 2014 @ 04:42 PMSelex ES has won a multi-million Euro contract by a Far Eastern country to deliver a further HALO acoustic weapon locating system. The order follows the successful delivery of the two systems procured by the same country last year
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Iraq To Buy US Air Traffic Control Equipment Worth $700 Million
February 6, 2014 @ 08:42 AMIraq has requested a $700 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of air traffic control and landing systems, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced. Iraq has requested the commercially available FAA Air Traffic Control (ATC) Equipment Suite and Airfield Navigational Aids Suites for air bases in Tikrit, Al Basra, Al Kut, and Taji
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US, Italy Sign MoU On Training And Education
February 4, 2014 @ 11:28 AMThe US Defense Department and Italys defense ministry have signed a memorandum of understanding to promote joint training and education for peacekeeping operations. The agreement, signed today at the Pentagon, takes effect immediately and identifies and develops joint training and education as well as policies and procedures
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Boeing EA-18G Growler Receive 100th Airborne Electronic Attack Kit
January 29, 2014 @ 07:51 AMNorthrop Grumman has delivered the 100th airborne electronic attack (AEA) kit for the EA-18G Growler aircraft on November 26, 2013, a week ahead of the contract date. The AEA kit is a critical component of the aircraft, which allows warfighters to target and attack the most complex enemy communication and air defense systems
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Iraq To Buy Apache Longbow Helicopters Worth $6.2 Billion
January 28, 2014 @ 11:08 AMIraq has requested a sale of AH-64E APACHE LONGBOW Attack Helicopters and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $6.2 billion
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Iraq To Buy Hellfire Missiles Worth $82 Million
January 24, 2014 @ 03:57 PMThe Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of 500 AGM-114K/R Hellfire Missiles and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $82 million. Iraq will use the Hellfire missiles to help improve the Iraq Security Forces capability to support current on-going ground operations
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Boeing Delivers First Integrated Battle Station-Equipped B-1 Bomber
January 23, 2014 @ 01:46 PMThe US Air Force (USAF) has taken delivery of first integrated battle station (IBS) modification kit-equipped B-1B Lancer long-range strategic bomber aircraft from Boeing. Involving three major aircraft modifications, including the integration of an upgraded front and cockpit, a new diagnostics system and a new Link 16 data system, the IBS kit is designed to improve the situational awareness and communication capabilities of the aircrew, and their ability to engage enemy targets
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Rockwell Collins Wins Helmet Mounted Cueing System Support Contract
January 23, 2014 @ 08:14 AMRockwell Collins has won a $14 million contract for replenishment spare parts in support of the A/24A-56 joint helmet mounted cueing system. Work completion is dated July 31, 2015
India Closer to Hypersonic Weapon: DRDO Conducts Second Test of Scramjet Engine
Poland’s First Locally Built AW149 Helicopter Takes Flight
Chad Receives Chinese-made FK-2000 Air Defense Systems from U.A.E.
Senior Russian General Killed In Moscow Suburb Car Blast
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...
