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Won’t Reinstate Captain of Coronavirus-hit Aircraft Carrier: US Navy

June 20, 2020 @ 07:05 AM

The United States Navy on Friday said it will not reinstate Capt. Brett E
F/A-18F Jet Launched from US Aircraft Carrier crashes into Philippine Sea, Crew...

June 19, 2020 @ 11:39 AM

A US Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet launched from the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier crashed into the Philippine Sea on Thursday. A pilot and a weapons officer who ejected from the aircraft have been recovered and are in good condition, a US Navy release said
Russian Pantsir-SM with Small Missiles for Small Drones to be Unveiled on...

June 19, 2020 @ 10:03 AM

Russia will unveil its latest Pantsir-SM anti-aircraft system armed with small missiles to destroy mini-drones on June 24 during the Victory Day parade in Moscow. The heavily modernized version of the Pantsir-S will also have new long-range missiles
Rheinmetall signs 2B Euro Contract to Supply 4,000 Trucks to German Army

June 18, 2020 @ 12:57 PM

Germany's Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has entered a framework contract with Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles (RMMV) for delivery of up to 4,000 trucks featuring swap body systems, many of which will be equipped with armoured drivers cabs. Running from 2021 to 2027 for Rheinmetall the framework contract represents around €2 billion in total sales volume
Rostec to Kick-start Serial Production of Robotic Convertiplanes

June 18, 2020 @ 05:44 AM

Rostecs Roselektronika and Aeroxo, a Russian start-up, are planning to begin serial production of robotic convertiplanes, the type of aircraft that utilizes rotor power for vertical takeoff and landing and converts to fixed-wing lift in normal flight. Applications include transportation of goods, control of ice conditions in the Far North, as well as as part of complex projects for monitoring extended facilities of critical infrastructure, Rostec said in a statement Wednesday
Information Vacuum on Chinese Casualties in Border Clash Fuels Rumors of Multiple...

June 17, 2020 @ 03:55 PM

While admitting to casualties on its side during a clash with Indian soldiers in the Galwan valley on June 15, the Chinese government has not provided any information on the number or type of casualties suffered by its Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers. India has released information on the loss of life of 20 of its soldiers blaming the Chinese side for entering its side of the border; China has officially made no comment on the casualties among its soldiers leading to a huge information vacuum which have caused rumors about the number of Chinese dead and injured
Sweden to Propose Development of a New Fighter Aircraft

June 17, 2020 @ 01:01 PM

The Swedish government on Tuesday revealed its plans to improve its military capabilities including development of a new fighter jet to replace the JAS 39 Grippen. “The development of the next generation fighter aircraft will commence,” Swedish Carl Anders Peter Hultqvist said in a
Boeing Receives $22.7M for Riyadh’s F-15SA Aircrew Training Devices

June 17, 2020 @ 11:04 AM

The Pentagon has awarded Boeing $22.7 million for F-15SA aircrew training devices (ATD)
Canadian, UK Universities Create Sponge to Neutralise Chemical Warfare Agents

June 17, 2020 @ 07:34 AM

A team consisting of university experts from Canada and the United Kingdom have created “Metal-organic framework (MOF)-containing polymer sponge” that can absorb lethal chemical warfare agents. Dr Simon Holder, Reader in Organic Chemistry at the University of Kent (UK) and Dr Barry Blight, Associate Professor of Chemistry at the University of New Brunswick (Canada), have developed a new method for containing and deactivating neurotoxic chemicals like VX and sarin
Indian Colonel, Soldiers Killed; ‘Illegally’ Crossed Border, Says China

June 16, 2020 @ 08:46 AM

In a tussle that ensued between the Indian and Chinese forces in Galwan Valley on Monday night, a Colonel-rank Indian Army officer and two soldiers were killed. “During the de-escalation process underway in the Galwan Valley, a violent face-off took place yesterday night with casualties on both sides

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