Russia is planning to arm two more regiments of the Strategic Missile Forces (SMF) with Yars mobile ballistic missile systems by year end, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu was quoted as saying by RIA Novosti. “We are facing an important task – to preserve the balance of the strategic deterrence system, which makes the maintenance and timely re-equipment of the strategic nuclear forces a key area of military development,” Shoigu said
Budgets cuts dont seem to have had a heavy effect on the US military which seems to have doubled its efforts to develop new technology. The US Navy announced last week that it is gearing up for deployment and a new round of tests of its Surface Ship Torpedo Defense System
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The US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced yesterday that Israel is planning to buy six V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft. “Israel will get six V-22s out of the next order to go on the assembly line, and they will be compatible with other [Israeli defense force] capabilities,” he said
The US Defense Department officials testified on Capitol Hill yesterday about the program to modernize one of the oldest weapons in the U.S
Russias new nuclear-powered submarine, the Alexander Nevsky has completed sea trials, keeping up with the Borey-class project schedule, the Sevmash shipyard were quoted as saying by RIA Novosti. In early September, Russia put on hold the trials of two Borey-class submarines following an unsuccessful launch of a Bulava submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM)
The UK Royal Navy has selected iXBlue to supply inertial navigation systems for the two Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers. The bridge system for each of the carriers will incorporate two iXBlue MARINS units
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Turkeys decision to select a Chinese missile manufacturer despite US opposition have underscored Uncle Sams inability to enforce military sanctions against Chinese companies. The US went against its own sanctions law to award Rosoboronexport of Russia a contract to supply helicopters to Afghanistan
The MU90 lightweight torpedo has achieved Operational Release Status after a recent final test firing has officially entered into service with the Royal Australian Navy. The MU90 is an advanced lightweight anti-submarine torpedo that delivers superior performance and accuracy in shallow waters, even in congested areas