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US Navy To Install Missile Systems On Littoral Combat Ships
October 27, 2015 @ 09:14 AMThe US Navy is considering installing surface-to-surface missiles in the next two littoral combat ships (LCS). The Littoral Combat Ship program was initiated in 2002 and has two versions
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Boeing Wins Tail Kit Contract From USAF For Nuclear Gravity Bombs
October 14, 2015 @ 09:16 AMBoeing has won a $11.8 million contract from the US Air Force to manufacture tail kit assemblies for B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs
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China Restricts Export of Medium Altitude Drones
August 2, 2015 @ 08:09 PMChina has restricted the export of drones that can fly at an altitude of over 15,420 meters and hover for over one hour in gusty winds. While the move is seen as fallout of Pakistan's claims of shooting down a China made "Indian spy drone" along its border with India, it does not seem to be so
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USAF Tests Guided Nuclear Bomb Launch
July 10, 2015 @ 11:42 AMThe US Air Force and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) have conducted the first flight test of the B61-12 guided nuclear bomb launched from a Boeing F-15E. The NNSA announced yesterday that the nuclear weapon couples a refurbished B61 nuclear bomb with a tail kit assembly produced by Boeing
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X-47B Unmanned Combat Air System Performs Autonomous Air Refueling
April 23, 2015 @ 03:31 PMPratt & Whitney announced today that its F100-PW-220U engine and exhaust system powered Northrop Grumman X-47B unmanned combat air system (UCAS) has successfully performed an autonomous aerial refueling (AAR) flight test. This test marks the first time an unmanned aircraft has demonstrated mid-air refueling using the Navy's probe-and-drogue refueling method, and completes the final objectives of the UCAS demonstration program
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Aeros Completes Functionality Testing Of Elevated Early Warning System
March 17, 2015 @ 08:49 AMAeros NADATS division announced today that integrated functionality testing has been successfully completed on Elevated Early Warning System (EEWS) integrated multi-role aerial surveillance system for situational awareness. NADATS EEWS integrates a 27 sensor package including radar with ground-moving target indication capability, electro-optic and infrared HD imaging system, and moving map software for empowerment and simplified use by operators
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India Eyes Russian FGFA As MMRCA Deal Delays
March 9, 2015 @ 12:40 PMIndia may look at sealing the Russian stealth fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) deal as negotiation on Rafale fighter MMRCA deal is still facing deadlock, Times of India reported today quoting unnamed sources close to the Defense Ministry. "Faced with continuing deadlock in the mega deal to acquire 126 French Rafale fighters, India is now pressing the throttle to seal the even bigger project with Russia for the stealth fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA)," the newspaper reported
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Bharat Forge, FutureNet To Setup Defense and Security Units In India
January 12, 2015 @ 09:56 AMIndian Defense firm Bharat Forge and US-based FutureNet Group inked defense and security partnerships during the ongoing Vibrant Gujarat Summit on Sunday. According to the partnership, Bharat Forge will set up a unit for upgrade and overhaul of armored vehicles in the Indian state of Gujarat
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French Delegation To Visit India In January For Rafale Deal
January 2, 2015 @ 09:14 AMA French delegation is likely to visit India again this month to discuss about the much-delayed multi-billion dollar contract on 126 Rafale fighter aircraft, as India is considering buying more Russian Su-30MKI warplanes in case the deal falls through. Recalling his discussions with his French counterpart last month, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said talks are on over the deal
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India’s INS Kolkata To Fire Long Range Missile In 2015
December 15, 2014 @ 11:53 AMIndias guided missile destroyer INS Kolkata will fire a long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) in 2015, The Hindu reported Saturday. “The vertical launch units of the LR-SAM, also called Barak 8, have been built into the vessel and the MF-STAR (multifunction surveillance and threat alert radar) is in place for missile guidance
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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...