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Russian Tech Institute Develops 'World's First' Aluminium Engine For Small Aircraft
January 23, 2018 @ 01:07 PMThe Novosibirsk Technical University (NTU) in Russia has developed what it claims to be the world's first all-aluminium aircraft engine capable of powering the twin-seater Yak-52 airplane. Weighing just 200 kg, the new engine is 50 kg lighter than the Yak-52's previous steel alloy engine
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S-400 Equipment Damage Not to Affect Delivery Schedule to China
January 20, 2018 @ 10:08 AMDelivery schedule of the $3 billion S-400 air defence missile system to Beijing will not be affected following damage suffered to its auxiliary equipment when a ship transporting it to China got caught in a storm near the English Channel. Work is currently underway to assess the damage in order to make it possible to cover losses in accordance with insurance
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No Tech Transfer in Russia’s S-400 Air Defence System Deal with China...
January 18, 2018 @ 02:53 PMRussias S-400 ‘Triumf air defense missile systems deal with China is without tech transfer or license production. Moscow has begun the delivery of the S-400 systems to China under a 2014 contract, a government source disclosed to TASS Thursday
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Simultaneous Refueling of Two Fighter Jets Possible WIth Russia's IL-78M-90A Tanker...
January 16, 2018 @ 10:05 AMThe II-78M-90A will be able to refuel simultaneously two frontline planes. The tail unit is designed to refuel long-range and special aircraft
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Russia’s Techmash Developing Next-Gen Heavy Flame-Throwing System
January 12, 2018 @ 01:26 PMRussias Splav Research and Production Association has started developing a prototype of the next-generation wheeled-chassis heavy flame-throwing system dubbed Tosochka. "The Splav Research and Production Association is carrying out work to develop a prototype of the Tosochka new-generation heavy flame-throwing system for preliminary trials
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Turkey, Russia Sign Loan Agreement for S-400 Missile System Sale
December 29, 2017 @ 12:35 PMTurkey and Russia have signed a loan agreement for the purchase of S-400 Triumf anti-aircraft weapon systems, TASS reports, citing Haberturk TV channel announcement on Friday. According to Kommersant daily report on December 27, Turkey will pay 45 percent of the cost up front, with Russia providing loans to cover the remaining 55 percent of the deal worth US$2
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Russian Navy’s New Pantsyr-ME Seaborne AD Missile/Gun System To Be Ready In...
December 27, 2017 @ 08:52 AMRussias newest Pantsyr-ME air defense missile/gun system is expected to be delivered to the Navy is next two years. "It will be tested from next year, first on the land-based stand and then it will be delivered to one of the ships," Almaz Central Marine Design Bureau CEO Alexander Shlyakhtenko told TASS on Tuesday
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Russia test-fires ‘Topol’ Inter-continental Ballistic Missile
December 26, 2017 @ 01:18 PMRussias Strategic Missile Force has tested perspective armament for the RS-12M Topol intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at the Kapustin Yar practice range in the southern Astrakhan Region. "On December 26, 2017, a combat team of the Strategic Missile Force test-fired an RS-12M Topol intercontinental ballistic missile from the Kapustin Yar state central combined arms training range in the Astrakhan Region," Russias Defense Ministry said Tuesday, TASS reports
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Russia Close to Complete First Future Strategic Bomber Prototype Development
December 24, 2017 @ 03:54 AMRussia is close to finish the development of its Future Strategic Bomber (PAK DA) prototype model that will replace Tu-22M3, Tu-95MS and Tu-60 bombers. "We have already been very close to making the first prototype model," defense and security committee chairman of the Federation Council Viktor Bondarev was quoted as saying by
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Russia Agrees To Grant Loan For Turkey’s S-400 Missile System Deal
December 22, 2017 @ 01:03 PMRussia has completed negotiations with Turkey for the sale of an S-400 air defense missile system, and has agreed to grant loan for the purchase. "All the issues have been resolved and I discussed this theme while literally entering this hall
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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...
