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US May Sell Vietnam P-3 Patrol Aircraft After Lifting 40 Year Arms
October 3, 2014 @ 12:03 PMThe United States has lifted a 40-year ban on weapons sales to Vietnam now allowing the latter to procure P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft, part of the U.S
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Lockheed Martin To Spend $8 Million On New ICT Hub In Melbourne
October 3, 2014 @ 09:02 AMLockheed Martin has announced the setting up of an Asia Pacific Information Communications Technology (ICT) engineering hub in Melbourne in partnership with the government of Victoria Thursday. The capabilities that will be based at the facility will expand existing local skills in cyber security, data management, applications development and larger scale ICT services
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Raytheon To Provide Iron Dome Interceptor Components
October 1, 2014 @ 11:07 AMRaytheon has received a contract award from Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. valued at $149
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Indian Govt Okays BEL, Thales JV Company
September 30, 2014 @ 01:14 PMIndia defence Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) and Thales announce that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, has approved the incorporation of their joint venture company, BEL-THALES Systems Limited, in late August this year. This joint venture (JV) Company will primarily focus on the design, development, marketing, supply and support of civilian and select defence radars for India and the global markets
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Brazil Gets 100th Guarani Amphibious Armored Vehicle
September 29, 2014 @ 04:03 PMIveco delivered the hundredth VBTP-MR Guarani to the Brazilian Army Firday, the company stated in a press release. The vehicle is produced at the Iveco Defence Vehicles plant in Sete Lagoas (MG)
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Raytheon, Polish Partner To Develop New Routers For Patriot Missiles
September 29, 2014 @ 02:04 PMRaytheon is partnering with TELDAT to develop and produce advanced militarized routers for the Patriot Air and Missile Defense system. TELDAT engineers and technicians will design, integrate and qualify this key communications networking technology for Patriot
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Airbus, Boeing Seek Further Clarity On India’s Defence Procurement Procedure
September 23, 2014 @ 05:14 PMThe Indian MOD should provide a list of state-of-the-art technologies where foreign direct investment (FDI) of more than 49% can be considered, CEO of Airbus Defence & Space India, Peter Gutsmiedl said. Gutsmiedl was speaking at a discussion on the defence procurement procedure (DPP) of the MoD which was recently modified to increase FDI from 26% to 49%
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Boeing, DLA Team Up To Provide Logistics Support For Warfighters
September 18, 2014 @ 02:16 PMBoeing has won $293 million contract from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to provide aircraft parts and support that will enable DLA to provide essential logistics support to warfighters more quickly and effectively. “Boeing proposed a holistic partnership and transformational approach that fundamentally changes the way DLA and Boeing do business,” said Julie Praiss, vice president of Tactical Aircraft & Weapons Support
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US Laser Weapons Inch Closer To Deployment
September 17, 2014 @ 02:39 PMThe US Navy will outfit the USS Ponce, an amphibious vessel with a Laser Weapon System (LaWS) and will begin sea testing in the Persian Gulf later this year heralding an era of practical laser weapons which may ultimately replace short range cannons and missiles. After it completes testing it should be capable of shooting down drones or disabling small attack boats at an energy cost of just $1 per shot
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EU Sanctions Against Rostec Could Delay Several Defence Projects
September 16, 2014 @ 02:50 PMThe European Unions decision to impose sanctions against Russias Rostec will likely impact the number of projects its currently involved in with European defense firms. On-going projects include a venture with French company Turbomeca, which is part of the Safran group, for delivery of Ardiden 3G engines
China’s Engine AI Unveils First Humanoid Robot to Perform Front Flip
Poland, Slovakia Sign Deal on Piorun Systems, K2 Tanks, 155 mm Ammo
Armed Group Attacks Bangladesh Air Force Base in Cox’s Bazar, One Killed...
Iranian Yak-130 Trainer Jet Modified for Combat, Fires Missile during Drill
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U