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Philippines Denies US Drone Strike Plan
August 8, 2017 @ 06:49 PMThe Philippines has denied reports that the Pentagon could begin attacking Islamic militants behind the siege of Marawi City with drone strikes. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and Armed Forces chief Eduardo Ano said there were no discussions with the United States regarding airstrikes against local targets,
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Honeywell Introduces Self-diagnosing Sensors To Improve Aircraft Systems' Safety
August 8, 2017 @ 03:55 PMHoneywell has introduced a new series of self-diagnosing sensors designed to improve the performance of aircraft systems and reduce maintenance costs associated with false readings. Honeywell is introducing Integral Health Monitoring (IHM) series proximity sensors that can detect when a sensor has been damaged or otherwise impacted
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Lockheed Martin Developing Ultra-lightweight Electro-Optical Sensor For Drones
August 4, 2017 @ 04:21 AMLockheed Martin has revealed plans for an ultra-lightweight electro-optical sensor system that can provide space-telescope capabilities in a package that can be mounted on UAVs and drones. Weighing 90 percent less than a typical telescope, the Segmented Planar Imaging Detector for Electro-Optical Reconnaissance (SPIDER) opens a path for extremely lightweight optical instruments, allowing its use in smaller spacecraft, a Lockheed Martin statement said today
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US Army To Field Weapon Sight that Pairs Wirelessly With Night Vision...
August 2, 2017 @ 07:59 PMThe US Army expects to field two new systems to dismounted Soldiers that will allow for more rapid acquisition of targets, even those hidden by darkness, smoke or fog in the next 18 months. First out of the gate will be the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (ENVG) III, expected to be fielded sometime between April and June of 2018
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Italian Defense Ministry’s OPTSAT-3000 Satellite Ready for Launch
August 1, 2017 @ 04:58 AMLeonardo announced that the Italian Ministry of Defences OPTSAT-3000 satellite is ready to be launched. The launch is scheduled for Wednesday, 2 August at 1
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Pakistan Navy Commissions Third Azmat-class Fast Attack Craft
July 31, 2017 @ 05:44 PMPakistan has commissioned its third Azmat-class fast attack craft (FAC), PNS Himmat, which will join the Naval service PNS Azmat and PNS Dehshat acquired from China Shipbuilding and Offshore Company (CSOC) as part of an order for four FACs in 2010. The PNS Himmat has an indigenously built missiles system
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Saudi Air Defence Intercepts Yemini Ballistic Missile Launched Towards Mecca
July 28, 2017 @ 10:59 AMA ballistic missile launched by the Yemini rebels towards the Muslim holy city of Mecca has been intercepted by the Saudi-led coalition's air defence system. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported today that the missile launch was a desperate attempt to disrupt this year's Haj pilgrimage
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Pro-US Defense Publication Excludes Russian Helicopters In List Of Top 100 Companies
July 27, 2017 @ 11:39 AMThe Russian state-run defense corporation, Rostec which is under US sanctions has lashed out at a US periodical for not including Russian Helicopters in their yearly list of top 100 defense companies. Rostec questioned Defense News as to how the periodical drop ‘Russian helicopters from its yearly list when it has been on every list of major global defense companies for the previous five years
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Leonardo Inaugurates New Airborne Systems Facility In Italy's Abruzzo region
July 25, 2017 @ 02:08 PMLeonardo has inaugurated its airborne systems facility in LAquila, Italy that is also home to Thales Alenia Space (a joint venture between Thales, 67% and Leonardo, 33%) which opened a major site in the city in 2013. LAquila, the capital of Italys Abruzzo region, is one of the birthplaces of Leonardos airborne and space systems division
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BAE, Gorizioni Sign Marketing, Tech Support Agreement For BvS10 All-Terrain Vehicle
July 25, 2017 @ 12:59 PMBAE Systems and the Gorizioni Group SpA have signed an agreement to jointly provide engineering and maintenance support to the BvS10 armoured all-terrain vehicle. The agreement would increase cooperation on marketing and sales of the BvS10 along with engineering and maintenance support
Denmark to Reorient Patrol Ships Design for Arctic Operations
UAE's Edge Signs Contract with Hungary to Supply CARACAL Sniper Rifles
Russian Su-57 Jet to Set the Skies on Fire at Aero India
U.S. Navy Deploys New AI-powered System to Detect Houthi Threats in Red...
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U