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Malaysia May Buy Chinese Corvettes
March 17, 2015 @ 12:50 PMMalaysia is planning to buy two variants of C28A Chinese warships for its navy, a local defense media website quoted industry sources as saying last week. “The deal for the two warships was supposed to be signed during the Prime Ministers visit to China last year during 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries – but was cancelled at the last moment due to various issues, one of them was funding concerns
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US Mulls Supplying Javelin Anti-Armor Missiles, Arms And Ammunition To Ukraine
February 3, 2015 @ 11:00 AMThe Pentagon might reconsider supplying Javelin anti-tank missiles, arms and ammunition to Ukraine in its fight against Russia- backed separatists, US administration officials said Monday. The decision has not been made yet
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US Army, Navy To Revive $1.3 Billion Sikorsky Helicopter Deal
November 18, 2014 @ 08:03 AMThe US Navy and Army will proceed with the existing plan to purchase 102 Sikorsky helicopters for $1.3 billion in the coming year, US DoD announced Monday
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Germany To Revive $1.5 Billion Euro Hawk Drone Project
October 6, 2014 @ 09:16 AMGermany will revive the $1.5 billion high-altitude reconnaissance drone Euro Hawk project, media reports said Saturday
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Aerostar Finishes Mozambique MiG-21 Fighters Overhaul and Upgrade
July 8, 2014 @ 01:06 PMAerostar announced the completion of an overhaul and upgrade program for eight MiG-21 fighters for the Mozambique Air Force, Aviationpros website reported. The contract also included the overhaul of an L-39 jet trainer and a full training program for ground staff and pilots
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India Streamlines Industrial Licensing on Defense Equipments
June 27, 2014 @ 01:06 PMIndias Ministry of Commerce and Industry has streamlined various defense items requiring licensing to boost defense production. The notification released on June 26, 2014 has restricted the conditions of defense license to Tanks and other armor fighting vehicles, defense aircrafts, space craft and parts thereof, warships of all kinds and arms and ammunition and allied items of defense equipment, parts and accessories
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Sikorsky Bags $1.28 Billion U.S. Helicopter Deal
June 27, 2014 @ 09:00 AMSikorsky won a $1.28 billion contract to develop a combat rescue helicopter for the U
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Canada, Sikorsky To Continue Maritime Helicopter Project
January 6, 2014 @ 12:59 PMThe Canadian government has signed an agreement with Sikorsky Aircraft to revive the long-pending multi-billion dollar maritime helicopter project. "Under the new terms established in the Principles of Agreement (POA), Sikorsky has committed to deliver the needed helicopter capability at no additional cost to Canada," said the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Public Works and Government Services
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India To Fast-Track Kaveri Engine Project
October 2, 2013 @ 02:03 PMThe Indian government has directed the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) to fast-track the ‘Kaveri engine project conceived as the power plant for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). DRDO director general (aeronautics) K Tamilmani said that that the organisation and Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), which developed the engine, have been asked to submit a detailed report of funds required to revive the project
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Philippines To Activate Former U.S. Military Base
July 30, 2013 @ 09:30 AMThe Philippines today announced their plans to revive its former Navy and Air Force camps in Subic Bay, a U.S
Belgium, Netherlands, Norway Seek $1.3B Worth of U.S.-made Missiles, Torpedoes
Germany Approves Procurement of Patriot Missiles, Israeli Heron TP Drones
DARPA Unveils Robotic Program to Halt Deadly Battlefield Bleeding
Poland Conducts First Combat Firing with Patriot System
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
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...