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DARPA Demos New Cloud-Penetrating Radar Sensor

September 29, 2017 @ 09:15 AM

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) demonstrated a new sensor that can capture real-time video through clouds. The Video Synthetic Aperture Radar (ViSAR) program, which began in 2013, has been developing an Extremely High Frequency (EHF) targeting sensor to operate through clouds as effectively as current electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensors operate in clear weather
Russia’s Admiral Makarov Frigate Completes Sea Trials

September 28, 2017 @ 02:48 PM

Russias third Project 11356 frigate Admiral Makarov has completed official sea trials, but the timeframe for handing over the warship to the navy is yet to be decided. "The main official trials program for the frigate Admiral Makarov has been completed
Fincantieri to Take Over STX Shipyard as France, Italy End Dispute

September 28, 2017 @ 12:43 PM

Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri will take control of France's STX shipyard to create one of the largest naval shipbuilding companies in the world. The Italian and French governments struck a deal in Lyon yesterday to end a dispute between the two countries after France had unexpectedly blocked a takeover of the STX shipyard by Fincantieri this summer, citing job and strategic concerns, AFP reported
US Marines Demo Print-on-the-go Drones

September 28, 2017 @ 12:06 PM

Micro drones which can be printed on the field for instant reconnaissance missions were demonstrated by US Marines as part of operation 'Inherent Resolve' to drive out ISIS Militants from Iraq and Syria. The Nibbler drone was created through 3D printing to be low cost, easily repaired and have simple maintenance to allow Marines to use it
USAF Issues RFI For Research On Military Application Of Directed Energy Technology

September 27, 2017 @ 03:30 PM

The US Air Force Strategic Development Planning & Experimentation Office has issued a request for information for research on a directed energy technology to counter hostile unmanned aircraft systems. The Air Force is seeking information regarding the industry capability to provide a directed energy weapons system to counter-UAS operation
Afghan Air Force Receives Two UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopters at Kandahar

September 26, 2017 @ 11:05 PM

The first two Afghan Air Force UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters meant to replace Mi-17s have arrived at Kandahar airfield. The helicopters are the first to be delivered to the AAF are part of the plan to modernize and expand the AAF
Indian Navy Commissions Water Jet Fast Attack Craft, INS Tarasa

September 26, 2017 @ 06:31 PM

INS Tarasa, a Water Jet Fast Attack Craft was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Vice Admiral Girish Luthra, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command at the Naval Dockyard, Mumbai today. Vice Admiral Luthra said the passage of the ship during her maiden voyage from Kolkata to Mumbai, in rough weather, bears testimony to the seaworthiness of the ship
Russian General Killed In ISIS Shelling In Syria

September 26, 2017 @ 10:51 AM

Russias highest-ranking military officer has been killed while battling Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) militants near the eastern Syria over the weekend. Russia's Defense Ministry said Sunday that Lt
Irish Army Exercises With Saab RBS 70 NG Air Defence System

September 26, 2017 @ 09:36 AM

The Irish Army conducted a live firing exercise with RBS 70 and the latest generation of the system, RBS 70 NG at the Bofors Test Center in Karlskoga, Sweden recently. The purpose of the firings were to enhance their soldiers operational capability to engage both aerial and static targets, a Saab release said During four days, officers, operators and technicians from the Artillery Corps and the Ordnance Corps of the Irish Army visited Saab´s business area Dynamics and fired ten missiles against aerial and static surface targets
DARPA Issues RFI To Produce Modular, Affordable Anti-Drone Technologies

September 25, 2017 @ 02:59 PM

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) under its Mobile Force Protection (MFP) program to provide inputs on sensing and neutralization technologies to defend U.S

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