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Israel Tests Advanced Version of Iron Dome Missile System

February 2, 2021 @ 03:04 PM

The Israel Ministry of Defence said it has tested an upgraded version of the Iron Dome air defense system. “The Israel Missile Defense Organization in the MOD and Rafael have completed a successful series of flight tests of a new and upgraded version of the Iron Dome
Denied F-35 Jets, Turkey Begins Service Extension Project for F-16s

February 2, 2021 @ 04:26 AM

Undeterred by being removed from the F-35 Lightning II project for buying Russian military equipment, Turkey has shifted focus towards extending service life of its F-16 jets. “Structural upgrades of the F-16 Block 30 aircraft continue
Israel Aerospace Announces Harop Loitering Munitions Sale to Two Asian Nations

February 1, 2021 @ 01:52 PM

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) today announced the sale of Harop loitering munitions systems to two different Asian nations - one for the Naval version and another for the Land version. The company announced three deals with a combined worth of $100 million
Russia’s Boomerang Armored Vehicle to be Displayed at Aero India 2021

February 1, 2021 @ 11:59 AM

Russias state-run Rostec has chosen Aero India-2021 show as the first international event to display its K-16 and K-17 Boomerang armored personnel vehicles (APC). Boomerang 8×8 VPK 7829 combat vehicle was developed by Russias VPK company in two configurations: 25-ton K17 Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) and 22-ton amphibious APC designated K-16
European Aviation Regulator Greenlights Boeing 737 MAX as Safe to Fly

January 27, 2021 @ 12:50 PM

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) gave its seal of approval for the return to service of a modified version of the Boeing 737 MAX airplane. It mandated a package of software upgrades, electrical working rework, maintenance checks, operations manual updates and crew training which will allow the plane to fly safely in European skies after almost two years on the ground
UK Contracts Elbit Systems for AI-Powered Detect and Destroy Battlefield System

January 23, 2021 @ 06:33 AM

The British Army has invested $137 million (£102-million) in an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered surveillance system built by Elbit Systems which allows frontline soldiers to detect and engage enemy targets. The contract will be performed over a five-year period
Northrop Grumman Tests New Motor for U.S. Space Force’s Vulcan Centaur Rocket...

January 22, 2021 @ 07:38 AM

Northrop Grumman Corporation conducted a validation ground test of an extended length 63-inch-diameter Graphite Epoxy Motor (GEM 63XL) today in Promontory. This variation of the companys GEM 63 strap-on booster was developed in partnership with United Launch Alliance (ULA) to provide additional lift capability to the Vulcan Centaur rocket
MBDA, French Army Demo Drone-guided BVR Capability of MMP Missile

January 21, 2021 @ 05:33 PM

Missile maker, MBDA and the French Army today demonstrated the beyond visual range (BVR) capability of the drone-guided MMP surface-to-air missile MBDA has carried out the first demonstration of the operational capabilities of LYNKEUS Dismounted, comprising the MMP system in infantry configuration and a Novadem NX70 drone linked via radio to its weapon terminal. Carried out with the support of the French Army and of the Direction Générale de lArmement (DGA – French Procurement Agency) at the Canjuers military camp in the south of France, this firing was representative of a ‘beyond Line of sight (BLOS- also called BVR) engagement...
BAE Systems Wins $500M to Provide New Turrets for Netherlands CV90

January 14, 2021 @ 12:22 PM

BAE Systems has signed an extensive mid-life upgrade contract worth more than $500 million with the Dutch Defence Materiel Organization (DMO) for the Royal Netherlands Armys fleet of 122 CV90s, with an option for an additional 19 vehicles. The upgrade program with a new turret will vastly improve the vehicles capabilities while providing crews with improved protection and ergonomics for increased combat efficiency
Thales, Bharat Dynamics to Manufacture STARStreak Air Defence Systems in India

January 14, 2021 @ 11:15 AM

Thales and Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), a Government of India enterprise, have signed a Teaming Agreement to work in partnership on the STARStreak Air Defence system with the support of both the Governments of India and the United Kingdom. The Teaming Agreement was signed by Thales and BDL in the presence of UK and Indian Government representatives in a virtual ceremony on January 13th 2021

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