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NATO Tests Integrate Floating and Flying Unmanned Systems
November 4, 2014 @ 01:29 PMFloating and flying robots have been successfully tested and demonstrated at CMRE during the 2014 sea trials, according to NATO Science & Technology Organisation.The NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), part of the NATO Science and Technology Organization, recently hosted maritime sea trials delivered in the context of the ICARUS (Integrated Components for Assisted Rescue and Unmanned Search operations) project, which is funded by the European Commission under the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Innovation (FP7)
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Bath Iron Works Lays Keel Of Guided Missile Destroyer DDG 115, Begins...
October 31, 2014 @ 06:47 AMGeneral Dynamics Bath Iron Works laid the keel of the 35th Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer DDG 115, the company announced in an Oct. 30 release
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Russia To Deliver Four S-300 Missiles To Belarus By Year End
October 30, 2014 @ 11:25 AMThe Russian Defense ministry has signed a contract with Belarus to provide four S-300 surface-to-air missile systems by yearend, local media reported Wednesday. "If we speak about the summary for 2014, then this year we will finalize the delivery of four S-300 Zenit missile systems that will be handed over to Belarus
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Airbus DS, DCNS To Jointly Develop Ship-Based Helicopter UAS
October 29, 2014 @ 12:57 PMAirbus Defence and Space and DCNS signed a cooperation agreement on Tuesday 28 October 2014 in Paris to develop a ship-based helicopter UAS capability at Euronaval 2014. This technological partnership will help to speed up the market release of the TANAN vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) tactical helicopter UAS, as it takes into account the naval sectors requirements and the aircrafts efficient integration onto all types of armed vessels from the outset
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DCNS To Present XWIND Concept Ship Design At Euronaval 2014
October 28, 2014 @ 01:02 PMDCNS is presenting XWIND, one of main innovations for future naval surface systems at Euronaval 2014 “XWIND® 4000 has been designed around the concept of an ‘all-digital ship,” explains Marketing Manager Philippe Sathoud. “Flat-panel arrays for the combat system and other sensors are installed around the superstructure
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Thales Introduces New Multirole Surveillance Radar With AESA Technology At Euronaval 2014
October 28, 2014 @ 11:38 AMThales is launching the new SEARCHMASTER® multirole surveillance radar with active electronic scanning antenna (AESA) technology at Euronaval 2014. SEARCHMASTER® is a truly multirole surveillance radar with the ability to meet all the surveillance requirements of five mission types: anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance, ground surveillance and tactical air support
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Raytheon Flight Tests Griffin Missile's Advanced Capabilities
October 28, 2014 @ 08:35 AMRaytheon successfully completed flight tests of its Griffin™ C increased capability missile. The tests at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona highlighted the missile's In-Flight Target Update (IFTU) capability when it was redirected to a new target in mid-flight
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General Dynamics To Upgrade Four Seasprite Helicopters For The Peruvian Navy
October 28, 2014 @ 08:14 AMGeneral Dynamics Canada has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to upgrade four SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopters with an integrated mission system to enhance the operational capability of the Peruvian Navy and its ability to meet the demands of modern maritime missions. The contract, facilitated by the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), the Government of Canada's international government-to-government contracting organization, includes the acquisition of five helicopters by Peru
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MBDA Unveils SEA RANGER Combat System
October 27, 2014 @ 02:14 PMMBDA has unveiled the SEA RANGER, a combat system based on the most recent missile additions to the companys product range. It is aimed at vessels having responsibility for the safety and security of highly sensitive coastal zones or for providing logistics ships with an effective means of self defense
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Indian MoD Clears BMP-2 Infantry Combat Vehicle Purchase Worth $293 Million
October 27, 2014 @ 10:31 AMThe Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) Saturday approved the purchase of 362 BMP-2 “Sarath” infantry combat vehicles worth $293 million. The Indian Army has more than 1500 BMP-2 vehicles currently operational in various roles, such as armored ambulance, armored vehicle tracked light repair, armored amphibious dozer (AAD), armoured engineer reconnaissance vehicle (AERV), NBC reconnaissance vehicle (NBCRV), carrier mortar tracked, and unmanned reconnaissance vehicle
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One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
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