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China to Launch Third Aircraft Carrier in 2020
September 14, 2020 @ 06:19 AMThe Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, which is the worlds largest Navy, is all set to get bigger with the launch its third aircraft carrier likely to take place this year. A report by Chinas Ordnance Industry Science Technology, a Xian-based defense magazine, on Friday, stated that construction of the warship was running "smoothly" and it could be launched by the end of 2020, or latest by early 2021
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GA-ASI MQ-9B Gets Leonardo SAGE 750 for Electronic Support Measure Capability
September 11, 2020 @ 08:02 AMGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) has integrated the Leonardo SAGE 750 Electronic Support Measure (ESM) system onto the MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)
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Russia’s Armored Steel-Comparable Ceramic Plate Clears Tests
September 5, 2020 @ 09:32 AMRostec subsidiary Tekhnodinamika will soon begin serial production of new high-strength ceramic armor plate that can be used to protect personnel, ground, air and naval equipment. “The armored plates made of corundum ceramics demonstrated high protective properties comparable to armored steel (during tests)
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Thales to Modernize Indonesian Frigate with Radars, Missiles
September 4, 2020 @ 09:33 AMThe Indonesian Ministry of Defence has asked Thales Group to modernize KRI Usman-Harun multi-role light frigate. In March 2020, Indonesias defence ministry formally launched the modernisation, signing an agreement with lead contractor, PT Len, and Thales, to upgrade KRI Usman-Harun – with completion expected by 2023, Thales said in a
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China Launches eighth Type 055, 25th Type 052D Destroyers
August 31, 2020 @ 05:27 AMThe Chinese Navy launched its eighth Type 055 and 25th Type 052D destroyers at Dalian Shipyard, Liaoning Province, on Sunday morning. On Friday, the service decommissioned two Type 051 destroyers- Zhanjiang and Zhuhai- marking the retirement of China's all first generation indigenous destroyers
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Rheinmetall May Build Skyshield Air Defense Guns With India’s BHEL
August 29, 2020 @ 12:14 PMRheinmetall is likely to invest $1 billion to set up a base in Indias Uttar Pradesh (UP) state. The German company is exploring the possibility of manufacturing Skyshied short-range air defense systems with Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
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US Approves Hellfire Missiles Sale to UK Worth $46M
August 27, 2020 @ 11:48 AMThe U.S
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General Atomics Wins Developmental Contract for Naval Propulsor Hardware
August 26, 2020 @ 09:24 AMGeneral Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) announced Tuesday that it has been awarded a developmental contract by Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) to work on naval propulsor hardware. The deal includes provision of manufacturing design drawings, engineering, fabrication, inspection, and assembly of prototype propulsor, shafting and bearing components as well as the equipment needed to support propulsor research & development, testing and evaluation
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US Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship 21 Completes Acceptance Trials
August 25, 2020 @ 12:45 PMLittoral Combat Ship (LCS) 21, the future USS Minneapolis-Saint Paul, completed acceptance trials in Lake Michigan, manufacturer Lockheed Martin announced today. Trials included a full-power run, maneuverability testing, and surface and air detect-to-engage demonstrations of the ship's combat system
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China Launches First Type 054A/P Frigate for Pakistan Navy
August 24, 2020 @ 01:09 PMChina on Sunday launched the first Type-054 frigate being built for the Pakistan Navy. “Launching ceremony of 1st state of the art Type-054 class frigate for Pakistan Navy, was held at Hudong Zhonghua Shipyard, China
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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...