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China To Test Dong Neng-3 Anti-Satellite Missile

December 10, 2016 @ 10:26 AM

China is readying to conduct next week a flight test of Dong Neng-3 missile that can destroy satellites in space. Test preparations for the Dong Neng-3 anti-satellite missile were detected at a military facility in central China, according to Pentagon officials familiar with reports of the impending test,
India To Equip Its Army Units With Night Vision Devices

December 9, 2016 @ 04:10 PM

India is equipping its army border units with long range light machine guns and night vision devices (NVDs) to take on Pakistani snipers along the border with the neighbouring country. The Indian Army has asked for night sights from global manufacturers in order to help soldiers fire 7
US Congress Clears Legislation For Designating India As 'Crucial Defence Partner'

December 9, 2016 @ 01:01 PM

US Congress has cleared legislation for designating India as a “major defence partner”, with the Senate passing the USD $618 billion American defence budget for 2017. The 2017 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) asks the defence secretary and the secretary of state to take steps necessary to recognize India as Americas major defence partner in a bid to strengthen bilateral security cooperation,
Canada Signed Memorandum on F-35 Aircraft Acquisition In March

December 8, 2016 @ 10:02 AM

Canada has revealed that it has signed a “decision memorandum” with F-35 joint strike fighter office last March, including a possible acquisition of 65 Lockheed Martin stealth attack planes beginning in 2020. The “notional” timetable for the potential acquisition over five years was the same calendar set out in 2014 by the former Conservative government before it delayed an F-35 acquisition decision until after the 2015 election year, the department of defense (DND) was quoted as saying by
Iran Increases Missiles' Production, Development

December 7, 2016 @ 02:09 PM

Iran has increased production of ballistic missiles, apart from enhancing their precision-striking capability. "In addition to enhancing the precision-striking power and quality of ballistic missiles, the Iranian authorities and experts have used innovative and shortcut methods to produce inexpensive missiles and today, we are witnessing an increase in production of ballistic missiles," Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh was quoted as saying by
Taiwan To Locally Upgrade MICA Missiles in ITS Mirage 2000 Jets

December 6, 2016 @ 02:56 PM

The Taiwan Air Force has asked National Chung Shan Institute of Science and Technology to help extend the lifespan of the MICA missiles installed on its Mirage 2000 fighters Deputy National Defense Minister Lee Hsi-ming at the Legislature's Foreign and National Defense Committee. The institute is capable of doing so, he was quoted as saying by various local media Monday
Norwegian Oil Group Not To Use Airbus’ Super Puma Even After EASA...

December 6, 2016 @ 02:13 PM

Norwegian oil group Statoil will not use Airbus Super Puma helicopters despite European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) lifted flight ban. "We have no plans of using this type of helicopter again," company spokesman Morten Eek told AFP, confirming reports in the Norwegian newspaper Stavanger Aftenblad Tuesday
NIMR Automotive's N35 Mine Protected Vehicle Enters UAE Armed Forces Service

December 6, 2016 @ 12:06 PM

NIMR Auto motives N35 mine protected multi-purpose fighting vehicle and the AJBAN-class Special Operations Vehicle (SOV) have been commissioned into the country's Armed Forces. The N35, a mine-protected multi-purpose fighting vehicle in both 4x4 and 6x6 configurations, and the AJBAN-class Special Operations Vehicle (SOV) were on display at the UAEs National Day parade, the company announced today
US Approves $156 Million For Finnish F/A-18 Aircraft Mid-Life Upgrade Program

December 6, 2016 @ 08:51 AM

The US State Department has sale to Finland for F/A-18 Mid-Life Upgrade Program and related support, equipment, and training for an estimated cost of $156 million Monday. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on December 2, 2016
US State Department Approves $668 Million Sale Of Reconditioned Stryker ICVs To

December 6, 2016 @ 08:26 AM

The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Peru for Reconditioned Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicles for an estimated cost of $668 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale on December 2, 2016

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