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China Strikes THAAD, F-22 Mock-up Using Surface-to-air Missiles

August 3, 2017 @ 09:01 AM

Chinas Peoples Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) struck down a mock-up of US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) site and ground based models of F-22 Raptor stealth fighters during a ballistic and cruise missile exercise. The PLARF employed four DF-26C intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBM), 10 DF-16A medium range ballistic missiles and six CJ-10 land attack cruise missiles in a live-fire drill it conducted a day before a major parade to celebrate PLAs 90th anniversary,
Northrop Grumman Wins $16M ICBM Cryptography Upgrade Contract

August 3, 2017 @ 04:09 AM

Northrop Grumman has won a $16.7 million modification to previously awarded intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) prime integration contract for ICBM cryptography upgrade
US, Other Nations Launch Mobility Guardian Exercise

August 2, 2017 @ 06:51 PM

The US along with 30 other nations have kicked off Exercise Mobility Guardian, Air Mobility Commands premier readiness exercise last week. The exercise launched at Joint Base Lewis-McChord on July 30 and will continue through Aug
US To Test Unarmed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

August 2, 2017 @ 02:31 PM

The US military will test an unarmed Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) from Vandenberg Air Force base in California Wednesday Morning. The test is scheduled between 12:01 a
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems' 10 Mega Joule Rail Gun Ready For Testing

August 2, 2017 @ 12:20 PM

US based General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems' 10 mega joule medium-range multi-mission railgun is ready for testing. Meant for ship, land and mobile platforms the railgun will be tested at Dugway Proving Ground in Utah, USA, the company said Wednesday without specifying the test date
Turkey, Qatar Start Joint Military Exercise With Armored Vehicles

August 2, 2017 @ 05:12 AM

In an endeavor seen as an attempt to block an invasion, Turkey and and Qatar started a joint military exercise yesterday with armored vehicles and personnel from both sides taking part. The joint military exercise on Aug
US Approves $150M for Iraqi Ship Repair Facility to Service US-origin Navy...

August 2, 2017 @ 03:46 AM

The US state department has approved $150 million to an Iraqi ship repair facility to service US-origin Navy vessels. The Government of Iraq has requested a possible sale of Follow-On Technical Support (FOTS) for various US-origin Navy vessels and a ship repair facility in Iraq to include procurement of spare and repair parts, support and test equipment, publications and technical documentation, personnel training equipment, engineering and logistics support services, and other related elements of logistics and program support, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency said in a press release on Tuesday
Airbus Wins UK Deal For Skynet 6A Military Satellite

August 1, 2017 @ 03:46 PM

Airbus has won UK ministry of defence contract to replace the current Skynet 5 network military satellite communications capability with new Skynet 6A satellite. The British Ministry of Defence said it opted for the noncompetitive route with Airbus, in part, to maintain domestic space capabilities,
International Orders Spell Success for Pakistan’s Super Mushshak Trainer Aircraft

August 1, 2017 @ 03:31 PM

International orders for Pakistans Super Mushshak basic trainer aircraft have totaled 144 since 2016 making it one of the most successful aircraft projects to come out of Asia. In terms of the number of countries which ordered the Super Mushshak, the PAC-built plane has left behind better known brands in the crowded basic air force trainer market including the Pilatus PC-9, Beechcraft T-6A, Embraer Super Tucano, Korean KT-1 Woongbi and the Grob G 120TP
Russia Installs Anti-Sabotage Defense System At Naval Base in Syria

August 1, 2017 @ 01:53 PM

Russia has created an anti-sabotage boundary along the coastline of the Naval maintenance and support facility in the Syrian city of Tartus. An anti-sabotage boundary has been created along the coastline of the Russian Navy maintenance and support facility in the Syrian city of Tartus, a military and diplomatic official was quoted as saying by

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