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Embraer Sells Six More Embraer 195 Jets to Be Operated by Air
December 3, 2008 @ 12:00 AMSO JOS DOS CAMPOS, Brazil --- Embraer signed a firm order with Globalia, owned by Juan Jos Hidalgo, President of JJH Capital and Air Europa, for an additional six EMBRAER 195 jets, to be operated by Air Europa, a subsidiary of Globalia. The deal is valued at US$ 237 million, at list price, based on January 2008 economic conditions, and converts the purchase rights originally announced in February 2008
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Bush Hails Passage of New U.S.-Iraq Security Pact
December 2, 2008 @ 12:00 AMWASHINGTON --- President George W. Bush and other senior U
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Towards a European Defence Market
November 21, 2008 @ 12:00 AMEU governments are gradually coming around to the idea that they need to open up their defence markets, especially at a time when growing budgetary constraints clash with the increasing need for sophisticated military equipment.>> Governments have already agreed to the Code of Conduct on Defence Procurement introduced by the European Defence Agency in July 2006, but the EDA cannot force governments to comply with the code
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Think Tank Weighs in on the Next QDR
November 18, 2008 @ 12:00 AMOn November 17, 2008, the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments released three reports in its Strategy for the Long Haul research and education program designed to support the Pentagons upcoming strategic review:>> -- An Army at the Crossroads, by Andrew Krepinevich> -- The US Marine Corps: Fleet Marine Forces for the 21st Century, by Dakota Wood> -- US Special Operations Forces: Challenges and Opportunities, by Robert Martinage>> The reports were released at the US Military Services and the Strategy for the Long Haul half-day conference at the Capitol Hilton in Washington, DC. The conference was attended by over 100...
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Scorpions Celebrate Prowler's Heritage, Prep for Future in Growler
November 12, 2008 @ 12:00 AMOAK HARBOR, Wash. ---The "Scorpions" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132 held a final flight ceremony for the EA-6B Prowler at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Nov
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Significant Minority Still Believe that Iraq Had Weapons of Mass Destruction When...
November 11, 2008 @ 12:00 AMROCHESTER, N.Y
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What's Wrong with Weapons Acquisitions?
November 7, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe Pentagon now spends about $21.6 million every hour to procure new military systems
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BOC Aviation Orders 20 A320 Family Aircraft
November 4, 2008 @ 12:00 AMTOULOUSE, France --- BOC Aviation, the Singapore-based aircraft leasing unit of Bank of China, has placed additional firm orders with Airbus for 20 A320 Family aircraft. The announcement was made today at the Zhuhai Air Show in China
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Technical Issues, More Tests Delay Satellite's Liftoff
November 4, 2008 @ 12:00 AMKIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M
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Croatia Airlines to Acquire Four Additional A320 Family Aircraft
October 23, 2008 @ 12:00 AMTOULOUSE, France --- Croatia Airlines, the flag carrier of the Republic of Croatia, has signed a firm contract with Airbus for the purchase of four A319s to add to its growing medium haul fleet aircraft. The new A319s will join its eight A320 Family aircraft already in operation
Russia Deploys New Pantsir-SMD Missile Systems
Poland Seals Major K2 Tank Deal with South Korea, Local Assembly to...
Russia Used Jet-Powered Geran UAV in Deadliest Attack on Kyiv Killing 32,
Fourth Chinese Type 075 Amphibious Assault Ship Joins Navy
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...