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Russia's Il-76MD-90A’s First Flying Prototype Passes Initial Trials
February 27, 2017 @ 05:59 PMRussia's first flying prototype of the Ilyushin Il-76MD-90A airlifter has passed the initial phase of its factory tests with the Aviastar-SP airframer. The airlifter has been ferried to Zhukovsky where Ilyushins test facility is located, Aviastar-SPs press office told TASS today
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Airbus To Retrofit 26 German CH-53 Helicopters
February 27, 2017 @ 12:25 PMAirbus Helicopters has won an order from Germany's Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) to retrofit 26 CH-53 heavy transport helicopters. This contract will cover obsolescence management for components that are no longer available on the market and will begin by replacing them with up-to-date parts
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USAF To Retire MQ-1 Predator Attack Drone In 2018, Move To MQ-9
February 24, 2017 @ 03:07 PMThe US Air Force plans to retire the MQ-1Predator Attack drone in early 2018 and shift to the more modern MQ-9 due to its increased speed, high-definition sensors and the ability to carry more munitions. These combat attributes allow the MQ-9 to complete a wider array of mission sets which can help the Air Force stay prepared in the fight
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L3 Wins Vehicle Transmission Contract Supporting S.Korea Army
February 24, 2017 @ 02:39 PML3 Technologies (LLL) has won a contract to provide 800-horsepower transmission kits for the Republic of Korea Armys K21 Infantry Fighting Vehicle and the Light Recovery Vehicle programs. L3 has supported the countrys armed forces with advanced military vehicle transmission systems since 1999
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Sukhoi-30 MKI To Test Fire Brahmos Missile In April
February 24, 2017 @ 12:14 PMIndia is inching close to a test launch of the Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft with Brahmos missile in April this year. Times of India quoting a senior officer with knowledge of the testing process said, "The testing is in the advanced stages
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Raytheon, India's Tata Group To Co-Produce Stinger Missile Components
February 17, 2017 @ 10:30 AMRaytheon has signed a MoU with Indias Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to co-produce Stinger air defence missile components. “Our agreement with Tata Advanced Systems deepens our industrial partnership in India with a global technology leader and will expand the range of options and capabilities for US and coalition forces to achieve their missions,” said Duane Gooden, Raytheon Land Warfare Systems vice president in a statement today
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China's First Indigenous Aircraft Carrier To Be Launched This Year
February 16, 2017 @ 11:03 AMChina will launch its first indigenous aircraft carrier, which would be base of the armys fighter jets and helicopters, this year. The new aircraft carrier, which is the first of the Type 001A class, is currently being built at a Chinese airport
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Austria To Sue Airbus For Fraud In Eurofighter Deal
February 16, 2017 @ 09:21 AMAustria is set to file a lawsuit against Airbus of wilful deception and fraud linked to $2.1 billion Eurofighter jets deal in 2003
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Indian Air Force Inducts Home Made All-weather AEW&C System
February 14, 2017 @ 02:36 PMThe Indian Air Force has inducted today its first indigenously developed airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system, integrated on a Brazilian Embraer-145 jet. It's a Rs 2,400-crore (US$ 359
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US Sanctions Expose China-Iran Missile Link
February 10, 2017 @ 11:22 AMRecent US sanctions on Iran has exposed link between Chinese entities, individuals involvement in supporting with technology and materials for Tehrans ballistic missile program. The US Department of the Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control (
Russian Soldier Surrenders to Ukrainian FPV Drone
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The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
