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Saudi To Continue Sharing Military Intelligence With US
May 19, 2017 @ 10:23 AMSaudi Arabia will continue to share military intelligence with the US and will use the opportunity to strengthen ties with America during US president Donald Trumps visit to the kingdom. Saudi Arabia was not concerned about sharing intelligence with the United States, despite a storm over reports that Trump had discussed intelligence with Russia during a White House meeting last week, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir was quoted as saying by Saudi Gazette Friday
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BAE Systems' M777 Artillery Guns Arrive in India
May 18, 2017 @ 01:19 PMIndia on Thursday received the first two of 145 M777 ultra-light howitzers as part of the $750 million dollar contract signed with the US in November 2016. Under the contract, 25 guns will come to India in a fly-away condition (two per month will be delivered), while 120 will be assembled at the proposed assembly integration and test facility for the weapon system in India in partnership with Mahindra Defence, located in Faridabad
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Oman’s First Eurofighter Typhoon, Hawk Trainer Officially Rolled-out
May 16, 2017 @ 08:42 AMThe first Eurofighter Typhoon and Hawk advanced jet trainer aircraft for the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) has been formally rolled out at BAE Systems facility in Warton, Lancashire. The roll out ceremony was attended by Sayyid Badr bin Saud al Busaidi, the Sultanate of Omans Minister Responsible For Defence Affairs (MRDA) and the Commander of the Royal Air Force of Oman, Air Vice-Marshal Mattar bin Ali bin Mattar Al Obaidani
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BAE Systems Delivers Final Nulka Active Missile Decoy System
May 15, 2017 @ 04:16 PMThe final Nulka active missile decoy produced under a contract with BAE Systems Australia has been delivered, Australian ministry announced today. Australias minister for defense industry Christopher Pyne said the final assembly of the decoys was completed at Defences Mulwala munitions factory in regional New South Wales
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India Readies Policy To Select Private Firms For Defense Production Orders
May 11, 2017 @ 11:11 AMIndias defence ministry has prepared its roadmap for the selection of private sector companies for military production orders, with a procedure spelt out in a new policy. The ministry will unveil the elaborate procedure in a new policy soon, the
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Turkey’s Kale, Rolls-Royce To Produce TF-X Fighter Jet Engines
May 8, 2017 @ 11:18 AMTurkey's Kale group will a launch a joint venture with UK's Rolls-Royce to develop and manufacture engines for fighter jet TF-X that is being developed locally. The joint venture will be established by Kale and Rolls-Royce with 51 percent and 49 percent shares, respectively,
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India To Finalize Strategic Partnership Policy By Month End
May 8, 2017 @ 09:55 AMIndian defense ministry likely to finalize Strategic Partnership policy (SP) by this month end to create capacity for arms production in the private sector in segments, including aircraft, helicopters, submarines, warships and armoured vehicles. The defence ministry is now looking to finalize the long-delayed SP policy for private sector participation in defence production in the country,
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First STOVL F-35 Fighter Assembled Outside US Rolls Out From Italian Facility
May 6, 2017 @ 12:43 AMThe first Short Take-Off/Vertical Landing version of the F-35, or F-35B, assembled outside the United States rolled out of the Final Assembly and Check Out (FACO) facility in Italy. The rollout exhibits the ongoing strong partnership between the Italian Ministry of Defense, industry partner
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Rolls Royce To Assemble MTU Series 4000 Maritime Engines In India
May 5, 2017 @ 10:21 AMUK's Rolls-Royce has entered into an agreement with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) to assemble MTU Series 4000 engines in India. The 12V and 16V 4000 M90 type engines will be assembled in GRSEs Diesel Engine Plant in Ranchi
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Russia Bets On Turkey As Next Big Arms Customer
May 4, 2017 @ 05:40 AMRussia will showcase 240 pieces of Russian military equipment, including the Arena-E active protection system, Kornet-E antitank missile system at the International Defense Industry Fair IDEF'17 that will be held in Istanbul on May 9-12. A joint Russian display will be organized at the International Defense Industry Fair, IDEF'17, state Arms exporter Rosoboronexport announced Wednesday
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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...
