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Eastern Europe to U.S.: Wait, Wait, Now We Want Your Missiles!
November 24, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe controversy over the missile defense system the United States plans to build in Eastern Europe has taken almost a 360-degree turn recently. Until November the Bush administration had been courting our new Europe pals, the Poles and Czechs, offering planes, missiles, discounts, and other goodies to help smooth the way for the Star Wars installation
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Pentagon: Afghan Army Growing at Record Pace
November 13, 2008 @ 12:00 AM>The Pentagon says that the Afghan National Army is growing at a record pace and is taking increasing responsibility for its operations. (US Air Force photo)WASHINGTON --- Afghanistan's Army is growing at a record rate, and now leads and helps plan nearly two-thirds of the country's military operations
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Myth Busted: Scientists Unveil High-Tech Army
October 13, 2008 @ 12:00 AMWASHINGTON --- Advancements in science and technology that support full-spectrum operations, like exoskeletons, were discussed Wednesday at the annual meeting and exposition of the Association of the United States Army.>> The forum "Busting the Low-Tech Myth: Army S&T Support to Full Spectrum Operations" provided presentations on how experimental and applied technologies show the Army has advanced across the board, from recruiting to technology in theater
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German Army Takes Delivery of First FENNEK Pioneer Vehicle
October 7, 2008 @ 12:00 AMKrauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW), Europe's leading system supplier of protected vehicles on tracks and wheels, has delivered the first of a total of 24 FENNEK pioneer vehicles to the German Army's pioneer troops. The handover took place at the end of September during the "2008 Pioneers" training exercise and the subsequent "Pioneers' Day" at the Mnchnsmnster barracks near Ingolstadt in Bavaria, Germany
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Navy to Roll Out New Anti-Submarine Warfare Mission Package
September 19, 2008 @ 12:00 AMSAN DIEGO --- The Navy will roll out its new anti-submarine warfare mission package for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) in a ceremony Sept. 19 at Naval Base Point Loma Naval Mine & ASW Command Complex, San Diego
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Turkey Ponders Russian Missile Offer
July 29, 2008 @ 12:00 AMAs Turkey moves to upgrade its weapons systems, Ankara is considering all options and possible suppliers, including Moscow. The value of such runs into billions of dollars, generating intense competition, particularly over contracts to supply Turkey with an advanced surface-to-air missile system, with potential capabilities against ballistic missiles
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Industry and Government Hail Success of Farnborough Airshow
July 18, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe Society of British Aerospace Companies (SBAC) and UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) have today hailed the success of the 2008 Farnborough International Airshow. The Airshow has defied the gloomy predictions about orders and has given the global aerospace and defence industry the opportunity to see the best of British-based manufacturing and engineering at first hand
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U.S., Latin American Navies Improve Ability to Communicate At Sea
July 10, 2008 @ 12:00 AMMAYPORT, Fla. --- The first tactical use of the Inter-American Naval Telecommunications Network's (IANTN) Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIXS) will begin at the end of July, aboard Brazilian Navy ship (BNS) Greenhalgh (F-46) and USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) operating in support of multinational joint task force exercises off the coast of Virginia
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Saab Receives Supplementary Orders for Gripen
July 9, 2008 @ 12:00 AMSTOCKHOLM, Sweden --- Saab has received orders from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration, FMV, for electronic warfare systems and supplementary weapons pylons for Gripen to a total value of 574 MSEK.>> The order for Electronic Warfare Systems (EWS) means that the aircraft will be equipped with antennae, transmitters and computers to interfere with enemy air and ground forces
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Typhoons Declared Ready for Ground Attack Role
July 2, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe Royal Air Force's Typhoon aircraft marked another milestone in its capability today, Tuesday 1 July 2008, as it was declared operational in the air-to-ground role, becoming the Service's most advanced multi-role aircraft.>> Last year Typhoons began contributing to the air defence of the UK by complementing the Tornado F3 Force at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire - one of two UK Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) locations
Denmark Signs Agreement with France to Acquire Mistral Missiles
Denmark Commits $970M Military Aid to Ukraine
Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet
Dutch F-35s on NATO Patrol Duty, Intercepted 23 Russian Aircraft
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...