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Chinese Artillery Corps Get New Missile System
August 7, 2013 @ 09:52 AMChinas Second Artillery Corps is believed to be equipped with high-precision Dong Feng-12 (DF-12) short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM), according to Chinese media reports. The DF-12 is a re-designation of the M20 tactical SRBM, set at the range 280km, which was first unveiled at IDEX 2011
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Weak Indian Prosecution May Help Former Finmeccanica Executives in AgustaWestland Bribery Trial
August 2, 2013 @ 01:20 PMThe Indian Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) not arresting former IAF chief SP Tyagi and his cousins may help the defense argument in the trial against previous Finmeccanica executives Giuseppe Orsi and Bruno Spagnolini in an Italian court. The CBI has been investigating the alleged payment of bribe in the AgustaWestland VVIP helicopter purchase case
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Second AN−158 Jet Arrives In Cuba
July 30, 2013 @ 02:33 PMThe second series AN−158 regional jet has been delivered recently to Cuba, to be operational in the fleet of Cubana de Aviacion. The jet is piloted by the mixed Ukrainian−Cuban crew under the command of S
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U.S. Navy Drone Suffers Glitch, Forced To Abort Carrier Landing
July 15, 2013 @ 04:27 PMThe X-47B unmanned aircraft suffered a computer glitch on its third attempt for the carrier landing and had to divert to shore, the U.S
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Taiwan Pushes For F-16 Sale
July 12, 2013 @ 01:47 PMA Taiwanese delegation visiting Washington on Wednesday said that their military wants to purchase advanced F-35 fighter jets that best suit its defense needs. Kuomintang (KMT) Legislator and Association Chairman Lin Yu-fang told reporters after a meeting at the Pentagon with David Helvey, deputy assistant secretary of defense for East Asia, to discuss Taiwan's needs for advanced defense weaponry
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U.S. Drone Attacks Pak Sharia Court Building; Kills 17
July 3, 2013 @ 01:42 PMDespite U.S
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Irkut's MC-21 Airliner First Flight at 2015 Moscow Air Show
June 26, 2013 @ 01:10 PMThe MC-21 airliner of Irkut Corp will mark its first flight at the MAKS Moscow Air Show 2015. The manufacturer expects certification by 2017 and customer deliveries to commence by by 2020, said Kyrill Budaev, Vice-president Marketing of Irkut Corp
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Puerto Rico Seeking Aerospace Investments At Paris Air Show
June 20, 2013 @ 03:38 PMPuerto Rico is emerging as a highly competitive location for aerospace-related research, innovation, engineering, service and production, and to expand its base further, the Puerto Rico Industrial Development Company (PRIDCO) officials are attending Paris Air show eyeing for more investment opprotunites. Puerto Rico has nearly $100 million in investments on the island since 2006
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Final Sections Of UK's Giant Class Aircraft Carrier Complete
June 12, 2013 @ 02:41 PMBAE Systems recently loaded its Aft Island of the Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier onto a sea-going barge ahead of its journey from the companys Scotstoun site to Rosyth. The Aft Island, also known as Upper Block 14, is the final section of the first of class HMS Queen Elizabeth to be delivered to Rosyth
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New MoD Contract Rules Could Save Upto 200 Million Euros: U.K White...
June 11, 2013 @ 02:37 PMThe U.K Defence Acquisition White paper released highlights the new proposals which can allow taxpayers to save about £200 million a year by changing the rules governing how MOD contracts are awarded
Czech Republic Orders Saab’s Mobile Air Defence System worth $189M
Indonesia–France Scorpene Submarine Deal Comes Into Force
U.S. Navy Moves Closer to Submarine-Launched Drone Ops Using REMUS 620
Poland Secures $4B U.S. Loan for F-35s, Patriot Missiles Under Defense Push...
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...