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US Army has awarded $86 million contract to ATK for LW30mm...
August 4, 2009 @ 12:00 AMAlliant Techsystems has been awarded an $86 million, base with option, contract to provide lightweight (LW) 30mm M789 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) tactical ammunition for the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter. The U
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India to spend $600 million on internal security
July 10, 2009 @ 12:00 AMIndia will spend over $600 million this fiscal on paramilitary forces modernization and on strengthening border security. Indian Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee announced this as part of his budget proposals for the current financial year ending March 2010
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Pakistan receives four Mi-17 helicopters from US for anti-Taliban ops
June 12, 2009 @ 12:00 AMUS Embassy officials, in Islamabad, announced today that The United States delivered four Mi-17 cargo helicopters to the Pakistani army yesterday to support Pakistan’s counterinsurgency as well as humanitarian efforts. The United States is in the process of identifying additional Mi-17s that may be made available to Pakistan in the future, officials said
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CAE awarded military contracts valued at more than C$80 million
June 10, 2009 @ 12:00 AMCAE today announced a series of military contracts valued at more than C$80 million. Key customers include the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence, United States Navy and other global militaries
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Raytheon wins $217 million contract for volume search radar
June 9, 2009 @ 12:00 AMRaytheon Company was awarded a $217 million U.S
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Indian Surya Kiran, Sarang aerobatic teams to perform at LIMA 2009
June 8, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian Surya Kiran aircraft and the Sarang helicopter team will present an aerobatics display at the LIMA 2009 air show. This marks the first time the famed Indian teams will be performing at an international air show
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Cyprus to buy T-80U tanks from Russia
June 8, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe government of the Greek-dominated portion of Cyprus plans to purchase new armored vehicles for its armed forces. The Greek-Cypriot government will soon conclude a deal to acquire Russian-built tanks
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Honeywell wins $700 million contract for US Marine Corps's prepositioning and
June 3, 2009 @ 12:00 AMHoneywell Technology Solutions Inc. (HTSI) announced today a 10-year contract with the U
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$295 billion savings anticipated as Obama Signs Defence Acquisition Reforms Bill
May 26, 2009 @ 12:00 AMWASHINGTON--, May 22 - President Barack Obama today signed legislation aimed at reforming the Defense Department’s buying process which seeks to put an end to the liberal procurement policy of the Bush administration. The Government Accountability Office last year examined 95 major defense programs and found cost overruns totaling $295 billion
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First French foreign military base in 50 years opens in the UAE
May 26, 2009 @ 12:00 AMFrench president Nicolas Sarkozy opened a French military base in the United Arab Emirates today. It is the first permanent French base in the Gulf region as well as the first French overseas military base in 50 years
China Has Set Up 26 Military Bases in South China Sea Islands
China’s New PL-16 Air-to-Air Missile Reportedly Enters Service with Air Force
Textron-Leonardo Unveil M-346N Carrier-Based Trainer Jet for U.S. Navy
South Korea Upgrades Cheongung Air Defense System to Counter Ballistic Missile Threats
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...