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N. Korea Tests Scud-class Ballistic Missile
May 29, 2017 @ 09:33 AMNorth Korea test fired a short-range ballistic missile on Monday that landed in the sea off its east coast, the latest defying world pressure and threats of more sanctions. The missile, reportedly a Scud-class ballistic missile, launched from the coastal town of Wonsan flew about 450 km (280 miles), South Korean officials said
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US Army’s New Heads-Up Display Technology Showcased At DoD Lab Day
May 24, 2017 @ 04:02 PMThe US Army showcased a new technology called "Tactical Augmented Reality" or TAR for soldiers to precisely locate their positions, as well as the locations, during the second biennial Department of Defense Lab Day at the Pentagon May 18. TAR enables soldiers to see in the dark, all with a heads-up display device that looks like night-vision goggles, or NGV, said Richard Nabors, an associate for strategic planning at U
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Leonardo Releases Solution Against Ransomware Cyber Attack
May 23, 2017 @ 12:18 PMLeonardo has released a cyber intelligence solution to counter and prevent the threat of ransomware like the one which recently compromised thousands of computers worldwide. The ransom is a type of malicious software that encodes user data and then demands a ransom to release the data
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Ukrainian Navy's Frigate Breaks Down After Expensive Repairs
May 19, 2017 @ 03:55 PMUkraine military prosecutors have appealed court claiming recovery of US$25,000 as the countrys flagship frigate Hetman Sahaydachniy broke down immediately after undergoing expensive repairs. Military prosecutors in southern Ukraine have initiated a lawsuit against a contractor in the port city of Mykolaiv,
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Indian Authorities Seize China-Made DJI Phantom-4 PRO Drones From Passenger In Bengaluru
May 16, 2017 @ 02:43 PMIndian Authorities have seized ten DJI Phantom-4 PRO drones that can record high definition video from two kilometres and capable to perform action upon finding obstacles by itself, from a passenger at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru last week. The drones, equipped with an advanced satellite navigation system, can fly at 6,000 metres with a half-kg payload,
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German Navy's Modernized Sea King helicopter Simulator Ready For Training
May 16, 2017 @ 01:30 PMGerman Navys Sea King Mk41 helicopter simulator that has been modernized with latest-generation Medallion-6000 image generator is ready-for-training at Nordholz Naval Airbase. As part of the upgrade, the company performed a range of updates, including the addition of the latest-generation CAE Medallion-6000 image generator with common database (CDB) architecture, CAE announced Tuesday
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UVision Unveils Hero-400EC Loitering Munition System
May 16, 2017 @ 12:42 PMUVision has unveiled Loitering Munition System Hero-400EC that uses man-in-the loop technology and advanced Electro-Optical/Infra-Red (EO/IR) payloads to locate, track and strike static or moving targets with pinpoint accuracy . Its electric motor enables it to loiter silently above a target, ready to instantly respond to pop-up threats
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China Installs Anti-ship Missile Launchers on South China Sea Island
May 11, 2017 @ 02:52 PMChina is installing missile launchers on strategic island base in the disputed South China Sea, the satellite images captured from an ImageSat International (ISI) Eros B satellite suggested Monday. The People's Liberation Army of China has constructed the Yulin naval base on Hainan Island and has been installing several missile launchers since March,
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AeroVironment Introduces Pocket Sized, HD Cam Surveillance Drones
May 10, 2017 @ 04:30 PMDrone manufacturing firm AeroVironment has introduced a four-rotor surveillance drone that is small enough to be carried by soldiers, squads in their pouch. The relay of high-resolution images and able to record video both day and night is another aspect of this drone that can be launched from hand-palm and can be carried in pouch
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After Aegis, Japan Looking To Boost Defense Capabilities With Tomahawk Missiles
May 9, 2017 @ 02:22 PMJapan is reportedly considering buying Tomahawk cruise missiles in the near-term as part of an attempt to counter the North Korean ballistic missile threat. According to a source cited by Japan's Kyodo news agency, the government is keen on boosting its defence capabilities and said that funds for the purpose will be allocated in the 2018 budget
Thales’ Hybrid Kits to Support French Army Vehicle Communications with 5G, OneWeb
Denmark Joins Multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System Programme
U.S. Army Awards Lockheed Martin $4.94B Contract for Precision Strike Missiles
Denmark Invests $290M in Soldier Equipment Through Acceleration Fund
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...
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...