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Irkut MC-21 Composite Wing Technology Wins JEC World 2018 Award
March 18, 2018 @ 02:57 PMThe infusion technology of Russian firm JSC AeroComposit for wing manufacture of the MC-21 aircraft has won the innovative solutions award at the JEC World – 2018 event in Paris, the worlds leading composite technology show. JSC AeroComposit won the award on March 7 in the Aerospace Industry category, a press release from Russias Irkut Corp, which assembles the MC-21 airliner aircraft said
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Boeing to Modernize Logistics and Business Systems For Qatar Armed Forces
March 16, 2018 @ 01:20 PMQatar Armed Forces has selected Boeing to implement an advanced Enterprise Resource Planning/Logistics Management Information System (ERP/LMIS), to maximize readiness for troops on land, air and sea. Work will be performed under a five-year contract, which includes ongoing maintenance support
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Qatar Orders 28 NH90 Helicopters Worth Euro 3 Billion
March 14, 2018 @ 04:24 PMQatar has signed a contract for the purchase of 28 NH90 military helicopters worth more than Euro 3 Billion during DIMDEX 2018 exhibition in Qatar. The agreement, which includes 16 NH90s in tactical transport configuration and 12 NH90s in naval configuration, will support the countrys plan to modernise their military helicopter fleet
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Ukroboronprom Begins Production Of Large Caliber Artillery Ammunition
March 14, 2018 @ 02:18 PMUkroboronprom SJSHC “Artem” successfully tested 152 mm artillery ammunition of own production, the firms press service said today. Thus, Ukraine received own production of large caliber artillery ammunition, as stated by Pavlo Bukin, Director General of the State Concern “UkrOboronProm”(UOP)
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Pakistan Navy Tests Land-launched Anti-ship Missile
March 13, 2018 @ 10:08 AMPakistan Navy test fired land based anti-ship missile as part of a training exercise from the coastal region on March 10, according to the Associated Press of Pakistan. The missile successfully followed its preplanned trajectory till accurate target engagement at sea, a statement by the Pakistan Navy (PN) said
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BAE Systems To Upgrade Australia’s Long-Range Radar Network
March 6, 2018 @ 10:47 AMThe Australian government has awarded a contract to BAE Systems to upgrade Australias long-range high frequency radar network. The $1 billion Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) protects Australias coastal approaches through a network of three remote radars in Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory
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Boeing to Set-up Air, Sea Autonomous Systems Development Center in Australia
March 5, 2018 @ 12:06 PMAustralia will be home to Boeings largest autonomous systems development program outside of the United States following a new partnership agreement with the Queensland Government. Over the next three years, the rapid innovation program will see Boeing develop next-generation autonomous systems capability in Australia to increase the independent operation of air and sea vehicles
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South Korean Navy Takes Delivery Of First Daegu-class FFX-II Frigate
February 28, 2018 @ 03:25 PMThe Republic of Korea Navy (RoKN) has officially taken delivery of the first of eight Daegu-class frigates, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. and powered by Rolls-Royce, in a ceremony on Tuesday
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Leonardo’s SW-4 Manned/Unmanned Helicopter Performs Flight Without Safety Pilot
February 27, 2018 @ 01:56 PMLeonardos SW-4 Solo optionally piloted helicopter successfully completed its maiden flight without a safety pilot onboard at Taranto-Grottaglie Airport in Italy. Tests included remote engine start up and shut down with ground run, automatic take-off and landing, hovering OGE (Out of Ground Effect) and acceleration to forward flight, automatic way point navigation to and from the area of operation and simulation of a surveillance mission
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South African Navy Orders Three Inshore Patrol Vessels from Damen Shipyards
February 27, 2018 @ 11:00 AMDamen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) has received an order from Armscor – the acquisition agency for the South African Department of Defence – for three Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPV), 62 x 11 metres. The vessels form part of the South African Navys Project Biro which aims to develop South Africas maritime security to respond to maritime threats such as illegal trafficking and fishing
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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...