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Israel Likely To Transform Boeing 767 Into Refuelling tanker
August 11, 2015 @ 03:45 PMIsrael is working to convert a Boeing 767 into a refuelling tanker with the intention of bringing Iranian targets within striking range of its fighter aircraft. Initially, Israel had planned to replace its converted Boeing 707 with the KC-46A Pegasus but changed its plans because of the company put the date back by another eight months and the price increased by half a billion dollars
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Nigeria Wants Freedom From Foreign Arms Dependence
August 8, 2015 @ 12:37 PMNigeria is seeking to produce indigenous military equipment, supplementing with advanced foreign technologies. President Muhammadu Buhari said that the countrys over dependence on foreign military equipment is "unacceptable”
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BAE Systems To Support Aussie Hawk Fighter Fleet
August 8, 2015 @ 11:16 AMRoyal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has selected BAE Systems to deliver operational maintenance for Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter fleet. The company announced Friday that from 1 July 2016, 116 new employees will deliver all maintenance support on the flight line to the Hawk fleet at RAAF Bases Williamtown and Pearce, directly supporting the training of Australias next generation of combat aircrew This support includes aircraft launch and recovery; on-site management support; and deployment operations
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Ex-South Korean Anti-Espionage Officer Convicted For Smuggling Arms To Lebanon
August 8, 2015 @ 11:13 AMA South Korean court has sentenced a former major to 18months in prison for smuggling strategic arms into Lebanon. The major was part of an anti-espionage military body, the Yonhap news agency reported Friday
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Indian Air Force Refurbishes World War II Era Air Base
August 7, 2015 @ 12:21 PMIndia will soon get another air base capable of operating all aircraft in the inventory of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at West Bengals Panagarh. The World War II era airbase has a refurbished runway and is set to become a second hub for IAFs C-130J Super Hercules aircraft fleet
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Chinese Espionage Group Targets US, UK Defense Firms
August 6, 2015 @ 03:42 PMDell Secureworks has identified a Chinese hacking group targeting various websites belonging to high-profile targets that include defense manufacturers in the US and the UK. The Chinese hacking group identified as Emissary Panda also identified as Threat Group 3390 has set-up various global traps to siphon off data from the websites
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Pakistan Blocks Some 90000 Fake IDs of Terrorists, Criminals
August 6, 2015 @ 02:35 PMPakistan has blocked thousands of fake computerized national identity cards (CNICs), issued by National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), mostly to terrorists and criminals during the past five years. Some 26 fake CNICs were issued by NADRA in 2011, 493 in 2012, 6,000 in 2013, 22,000 in 2014 and 64,000 this year, Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan was quoted as saying by Pakistani news daily, Express Tribune today
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France to Pay Russia US$1.3 billion for Mistral Deal Cancellation
August 6, 2015 @ 08:48 AMFrance will pay Russia Euro 1.2 billion (US$1
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Russia Unifies Air Force, Anti-Air And Anti-Missile Defense Forces To Form...
August 5, 2015 @ 08:48 AMRussia on Monday announced merging its Air forces, anti-air and anti-missile defenses under unified command, Aerospace Forces. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced the creation of a new branch of Russias armed forces
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Britain Awards $2.3 Billion To Secure ‘New Style of IT’ And Communication
August 4, 2015 @ 12:36 PMBritain has awarded two contracts worth $2.3 billion to provide a secure ‘New Style of IT (NSoIT) and communication systems
India Inks $7.4B Deal With France for 26 Rafale Marine Jets
Turkish Land Forces Induct Havelsan Baha VTOL UAS
North Korea Declares Completion Of Military Operation In Russia’s Kursk Region
U.S. Declines Taiwan’s Request for MH-60R Helicopters, E-2D Radar Aircraft...
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...
