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Lockheed Martin, US Naval Research to Use Robots in 3-D Printing

October 1, 2018 @ 06:56 PM

Lockheed Martin and the Office of US Naval Research are exploring how to apply artificial intelligence to train robots to independently oversee and optimize 3-D printing of complex parts. Soon robots like this could make decisions on how to build more effective 3-D printed parts
India’s Upgraded MiG-29 Fighter to Have Increased Flying Time

October 1, 2018 @ 02:02 AM

The Indian MiG-29 aircraft are being upgraded to match capabilities of a 4.5 generation of fighter jet and will be capable of increased duration of sorties
Indian Navy to Spend $248M to Procure Auxiliary Ships

September 29, 2018 @ 07:01 AM

The Indian Navy will spend INR 1,800 crore (US$248 million) for the procurement of auxiliary ships such as ferries, crafts and fuel barges over the next seven to eight years, a top Navy officer said on Friday. Private shipbuilders can play a significant role in manufacturing small auxiliary ships for the Navy and thus, take part in indigenisation of defence manufacturing, Rear Admiral Rajaram Swaminathan, Assistant Chief of Material, Indian Navy was quoted as saying by PTI Saturday
First F-35B Fighter Crashes, Pilot Ejects Safely

September 29, 2018 @ 06:08 AM

A United States Marine Corps F-35B fighter aircraft has crashed in Beaufort County early Friday afternoon. This is the same variant that flew into its first airstrike mission in Afghanistan on Thursday
US Approves Sale of F-16, C-130, F-5 Parts to Taiwan Worth $330

September 25, 2018 @ 08:58 AM

The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sales Order (FMSO) to provide funds for blanket order requisitions to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO) for $330 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
USAF Selects Leonardo-Boeing MH-139 to Replace UH-1N “Huey” Helicopters

September 25, 2018 @ 06:31 AM

The United States Air Force (USAF) selected the MH-139, based on the Leonardo AW139 and offered by Boeing as prime contractor, to replace its fleet of UH-1N “Huey” helicopters in a deal worth $2.4 billion for 84 helicopters
Germany Commissions To Build Five New K130 Corvettes

September 24, 2018 @ 01:44 PM

Germany's procurement authority, the Federal Office for Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-service Support (BAAINBw), has commissioned to build another five new Braunschweig-class (K130) corvettes for the countrys navy. Bundeswehr awarded the contract the ARGE K130 consortium, composed of Lürssen Werft, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems and German Naval Yards Kiel
US Army Awards $498M Contract For CROWS Remote Weapon Stations

September 17, 2018 @ 03:36 PM

KONGSBERG has been awarded a contract with the United States Army for production, system support and technical engineering support for the family of CROWS Remote Weapon Stations (RWS). An IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) frame contract has a value of up to US$ 498 million and extends over a five-year period
US to Sell Six Boeing P-8A Patrol Aircraft to South Korea for...

September 14, 2018 @ 08:14 AM

The United States has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea (ROK) of six Boeing P-8A Patrol Aircraft for an estimated cost of $2.10 billion
US Army Fields New Electronic Warfare Vehicle

September 12, 2018 @ 07:59 AM

The US Army fielded a new electronic warfare tactical vehicle recently giving it the ability to sense and jam enemy communications and networks from an operationally relevant range at the brigade combat team level. “This effort will allow the ability for EW soldiers to influence future vehicle improvements and grow their knowledge,” Army Lt

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