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BAE Systems Nulka Decoy Launched From US Aircraft Carrier

January 22, 2016 @ 10:35 AM

The US aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower completed the first successful carrier launch of the MK 234 Nulka countermeasure fired from the MK 53 Decoy Launching System (DLS), on Dec
US Approves Smart Bombs, Missiles, Munitions Worth $2 Billion For Iraqi F-16

January 21, 2016 @ 01:02 PM

The US Government has approved sale of smart bombs, AIM-9M Sidewinder missiles and other munitions for use on its fleet of 36 F-16 fighter jets in a deal valued at up to $1.95 billion to Iraq
Rosoboronexport To Display Anti-Terrorism Prowess Of Russian Aircraft At Bahrain Airshow

January 21, 2016 @ 11:47 AM

RosoboronExport will analyze Russian aircrafts capabilities for use in counter-terrorist operations in presentation at the Bahrain International Airshow 2016 starting January 21-23, at Sakhir Air Base. The company will hold an open presentation, “Russian Military Aircraft Fighting Against Terrorism,” apart from discussing prospects for deliveries of Russian aviation equipment, it said in a statement at the opening day of the Bahrain airshow
China's NORINCO Announces Policy Against WMD Proliferation

January 21, 2016 @ 09:55 AM

NORINCO has established and implemented a multi-faceted Internal Compliance Program (ICP) to prevent the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). The ICP also involves means of delivery and control the proliferation risks of conventional defense products and technologies, dual-use goods and technologies, intangible technology transfers (ITT) and deemed exports, the company said in a statement Wednesday
Orbital ATK Wins $14 Million Contract for US Army Guided Multiple Launch...

January 21, 2016 @ 09:54 AM

Lockheed Martin has awarded a $14 million contract to Orbital ATK to produce its Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) Alternative Warhead (AW) for the US Army. In tests, the Orbital ATK warheads with Lethality Enhanced Ordnance (LEO) technology achieved the Armys stated requirements for area effects, but left behind no unexploded ordnance, a major accomplishment for this warhead design
China Field Tests Dongfeng-31A Ballistic Missile In Extreme Weather Conditions

January 21, 2016 @ 09:25 AM

The Dongfeng-31A transcontinental ballistic missile of Chinas PLA Rocket Force is reported to have undergone field training in extremely cold weather conditions, China Military Online reported quoting a CCTV video report. According to the chief of staff of a missile brigade under the PLA Rocket Force, the field training this time is to adapt to the most complicated and difficult wartime conditions
Dassault Rafale Outsells Falcon Business Jet In 2015

January 20, 2016 @ 12:32 PM

Dassault has recorded more sales of its Rafale fighter jets than the business class Falcon aircraft in 2015. Dassault has sold 48 Rafale split evenly between Qatar and Egypt whereas it won orders for 45 Falcon corporate jets in 2015
US, Japan Conducting Aviation Training Relocation Exercise

January 20, 2016 @ 09:23 AM

The United States and Japan are carrying out a bilateral exercise at Japans Chitose Air Base to improve understanding of both the countrys military tactics as well to familiarize the US troops with Japanese surroundings. The Aviation Training Relocation (ATR) exercise was first launched in 2007 in an effort to increase the US and Japans operation readiness forces and to enhance "working relationship and overall alliance"
Russia Sending Assault Robots to Aid Syrian Soldiers?

January 20, 2016 @ 08:50 AM

Russia is fielding assault robots alongside Syrian soldiers in the offensive against rebel militia. The Russians are fielding two kinds of robots – the Platform-M combat robot and the Argo Mobility Platform, both heavily armored and capable of functioning day or night in a variety of battlefield conditions, DEBKAfile news daily reported Monday
UAT Unveils PRP-30 Military Grade Combat Sniper Rifle

January 20, 2016 @ 08:42 AM

Umbra Applied Technologies (UAT) has successfully completed development of its exclusively designed combat sniper rifle – the Precision Rifle Platform-30 caliber. Dubbed "PRP-30", a firearm manufactured from premium purpose driven materials and components, is to empower special operation units of law enforcement and the military

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