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BAE Systems, Rheinmetall Display Robotic Combat Vehicles at AUSA 2019
October 15, 2019 @ 07:20 AMAt the Annual Meeting & Exposition of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) currently on in Washington, DC, Rheinmetall and BAE Systems (BAE-S) have featured combat vehicle autonomy and remote operation capabilities. Rheinmetall has displayed its proposed solution for the US Army Robotic Combat Vehicle – Light (RCV-L) program, the Wiesel Wingman concept
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China’s J-20 Fighter May Have Entered Mass Production with Increased Deployment
October 14, 2019 @ 09:01 AMChina's J-20 stealth fighter jet may have entered mass-production following its induction into an “ace unit” of the People's Liberation Army - Air Force (PLA-AF). With the J-20 fighter jets, the ace unit, which enjoys the honor of shooting down or damaging 59 enemy aircraft, will be able to better perform their duties of safeguarding national sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, Global Times quoted Shen Jinke, the spokesperson for the PLA –AF as saying Sunday
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New Russian Engine for Mi-171A2 Helicopter Certified in India
October 9, 2019 @ 07:59 AMThe General Directorate of Civil Aviation of India has certified a new engine for the Mi-171A2 helicopter being manufactured by Russias UEC-Klimov enterprise. The new VK-2500PS-03 turboshaft engine is the latest modification of the VK-2500 engine with an improved performance
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Boeing, Embraer Plan JV to Market Medium Airlift KC-390 Aircraft
October 3, 2019 @ 12:22 PMBoeing and Embraer are preparing to launch a joint venture to promote and develop markets for the multi-mission medium airlift KC-390 while expecting all regulatory approvals for their commercial joint venture by 2020. Under the terms of the proposed partnership, Embraer will own a 51 percent stake in the joint venture and Boeing will own the remaining 49 percent
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General Atomics to Develop US Military's Hypersonic Glide Body
October 2, 2019 @ 12:05 PMGeneral Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the US Armys Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) to further the development of the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) and Flight Test Vehicle in support of the Army Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) and the Navys Intermediate Range Conventional Prompt Strike (IRCPS) Program. The contract award follows work performed by GA-EMS under a previous contract with the U
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Russia to commence “Sovereign Internet” Project from November
September 26, 2019 @ 08:44 AMA national internet access system to isolate Russia, in case of attacks or denial of international access due to sanctions, will come into test mode from November. The countrys federal communications censorship agency, Roskomnadzor has already set up a center for monitoring and controlling general communications, and has begun installing corresponding equipment to kick-start the project starting November 1
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BAE Wins $171M to Perform Maintenance & Repair Works on US Navy’s...
September 19, 2019 @ 07:43 AMBAE Systems has won a $170.7 million contract from the US Navy to perform simultaneous maintenance and repair on two Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided-missile destroyers in its San Diego shipyard
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Rheinmetall to Begin Delivery of 211 Boxer Vehicles to Australia
September 17, 2019 @ 08:56 AMRheinmetall will soon commence the delivery of 211 8x8 Boxer Combat Reconnaissance Vehicles (CRV) to the Australian Army. Order for Boxer vehicles worth $2
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BAE Systems Unveils New ARCHER Mobile Howitzer at DSEI 2019
September 11, 2019 @ 09:47 AMBAE Systems unveiled a new truck-mounted ARCHER Mobile Howitzer at DSEI today that is highly adaptable to diverse terrains and battlefield conditions. The key is a modular design that allows it to be integrated onto different truck chassis and then seamlessly introduced into existing vehicle fleets
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Northrop to Manufacture New All-Electronic Bomb Fuze for US Navy
September 6, 2019 @ 09:16 AMThe US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract to manufacture FMU-139D/B, a new all-electronic bomb fuze to replace three of its legacy bomb fuzes. The FMU-139D/B will replace– FMU-139C/B, FMU-152 and most FMU-143s bomb fuzes
Pentagon to Arm Warfighters with ‘Made in America’ Low-Cost Drones
Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon from 139-Aircraft Navy Fleet
South Korea’s DAPA Finishes Incheon Class Frigate Search Radar Upgrade
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...