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Moroccan Air Force to build uo an F-16 base
March 20, 2009 @ 12:00 AMRoyal Moroccan air force officials are in the process of building an F-16 base in their home country and they met with American Airmen to learn the maintenance and operational side of the aircraft. "These guys are getting a squadron of F-16s in the near future and they are going to stand up an F-16 base from the ground up," said Capt
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US to train African Navies
March 20, 2009 @ 12:00 AMImproving the maritime capabilities of West and Central African navies is just one of the key focus areas for the ongoing Africa Partnership Station, a senior officer involved in the effort said. "I think one of the critical benefits to working here is the involvement of partner nations in the planning process," Navy Capt
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MSA awarded $ 45 million contract for Advanced Combat Helmets by US
March 16, 2009 @ 12:00 AMMSA announced today that it has secured a two-year $45 million indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) to supply U.S
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Recession hits Pentagon procurement programmes
March 14, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe US DoD may cut several major defence programmes worth $ 21.7 billion
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IAF retired MiG-23BN after three decades of service
March 6, 2009 @ 12:00 AMIndian Air Force announced today the retirement of combat fighter aircraft MiG-23 BN at Air Force Station Halwara. The MiG-23 BN has served the nation for almost three decades
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Canada to invest over $35 million to enhance Canada's safety and security
March 4, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe Government of Canada is investing over $35 million for 24 new research projects to enhance Canadian security, said Peter Gordon MacKay, Minister of National Defence and Minister for the Atlantic Gateway. "In partnership with the first responder community, the Department of National Defence plays an important role protecting Canadians from serious threats to their security," said Minister MacKay
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US army has awarded a contract to SpectraFluidics for developing Explosives Detection...
March 4, 2009 @ 12:00 AMSpectraFluidics Inc. signed a contract with the U
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Obama announces more defense appointments to fill key defense department posts
February 27, 2009 @ 12:00 AMWASHINGTON --- President Barack Obama continued his efforts to fill key Defense Department posts, announcing plans today to nominate two more people and to have three others continue to serve in their current posts. Obama announced his intent to name Jim Miller as principal deputy undersecretary for policy, and retired Marine Corps Lt
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EADS appoints Domingo Urena-Raso as Head of Airbus Military, Member of the...
February 26, 2009 @ 12:00 AMAMSTERDAM: Upon proposal of the CEO of EADS Louis Gallois, the Board of Directors of EADS has appointed Domingo Ureña-Raso as the new Head of Airbus Military, Member of the EADS Executive Committee and Chairman of EADS CASA, replacing Carlos Suárez. He will be further appointed as member of the Airbus Executive Committee
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Oshkosh Defense awarded $477 million contract by U.S. Army for HEMTT A4s...
February 26, 2009 @ 12:00 AMOSHKOSH: Oshkosh Corporation, announced today that its Defense division has received a delivery order for $477 million from the U.S
UK Army Unveils Challenger 3 Tank to Rival Russian Armata
Poland to Acquire Three A26 Submarines from Saab for $4.8 Billion
Su-57 Influence? Indonesia Drops Joint Production of Korean KF-21 Fighter, Mulls...
Russian Drones Destory 2 Ukrainian MiG-29s Loaded with Missiles, Bombs
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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