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General Dynamics, Colt To Build SWORD Networked Rifle System
December 10, 2013 @ 12:54 PMGeneral Dynamics and Colt Canada are teaming up to work on a networked rifle weapon system that will be offered as an alternative to radio-centric individual soldier systems. The solution will see Colt's Sniper (Soldier) Weapon & Observer Reconnaissance Devices (SWORD) system integrated with ruggedized smartphone-like technology, to bring the solider critical situational-awareness information via his weapon, according to Shephard
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New Zealand Receives New Rheinmetall-MAN Vehicles
December 6, 2013 @ 05:03 PMThe New Zealand Defense Force (NZDF) has officially received 40 new Medium-Heavy Operational Vehicles at a handover ceremony in Auckland today, just seven months after they were purchased. “The new Rheinmetall-MAN military medium and heavy vehicles are a significant step up in capability for the NZDF, replacing the old Unimog and Mercedes trucks
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Thales' Mission Suite To Equip Indonesian Ships
November 19, 2013 @ 05:02 PMThales signed a contract with the Dutch shipyard Damen Schelde Naval Shipbuilding for the delivery and installation of a full mission systems suite for the two Indonesian PKR class vessels. Thales will supply the latest release of the TACTICOS Combat Management System; SMART-S Mk2 surveillance radar; STIR 1
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Taiwan To Get New Munitions Fearing China Invasion
September 23, 2013 @ 11:23 AMTaiwan's Air Force to be equipped with “smart” munitions before the year end likely to be used against any Chinese invasion, according to the local media report. The new weaponry, developed under a project codenamed “Wan Chien”, is scheduled to be carried by dozens of Taiwans fighter jets
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Switchblade Missile Can Switch Targets After Launch
September 10, 2013 @ 02:42 PMA missile which can switch targets after launch has won a U.S
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AeroVironment Wins Switchblade Missile Systems Contract
August 29, 2013 @ 02:33 PMAeroVironment has won a total of $15.8 million in orders under a contract for Switchblade tactical missile systems, ancillary equipment and support
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Internal Strife Earns Egypt EU Defence Exports Suspension
August 23, 2013 @ 02:47 PMEuropean Union (EU) Nations have decided to suspend export licenses of military equipment and technology to Egypt which might be used for internal repression. The decision comes days after the U
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Digital Guardian Angel Guides U.S Troops In Afghanistan
August 22, 2013 @ 09:33 AMU.S soldiers in Afghanistan will rely on a new, mobile tactical communications network to stay connected and cover more ground
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New Cassidian “SmartRadar” Successful In Flight Tests
August 9, 2013 @ 03:05 PMCassidian has developed a unique flexible airborne ground surveillance radar, which can be deployed on a variety of manned and unmanned platforms for the detection of ground and sea targets, the company announced today. As part of a major flight test series carried out from the German air base in Hohn, Cassidians “SmartRadar” showed record detection performance, now including various operating modes for maritime surveillance
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Kongsberg Chosen To Support U.S. Army Stryker Program.
July 10, 2013 @ 02:49 PMKongsberg Integrated Tactical Systems (KITS) has won a contract from General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) for the supply of the Commanders and Drivers smart displays for the U.S
U.K. Navy's New Drones Can Trick Sea Mines into Exploding Harmlessly
Turkey’s ASELSAN Demonstrates Laser Defense System Against Infrared-Guided Missiles
Russia Targets Patriot Battery in Kyiv as Germany Pushes for New U.S....
Dutch Intelligence: Russia Using WWI-Era Chemical in Ukraine
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...
