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Scotland Split Could Shake Up UK Defence Preparedness and Industry
September 12, 2014 @ 10:37 AMThe UK defence establishment could be significantly impacted if Scottish voters vote “yes” on the Sept. 18 referendum over independence from the UK
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CybAero Demos For China’s AVIC While Embargo Controversy Brews In Sweden
September 10, 2014 @ 09:33 AMFirst North-listed CybAero, which develops and markets unmanned helicopters, has performed demo flights on location for its major Chinese customer AVIC, which signed a framework agreement with CybAero this summer with an order value of SEK 700-800 million. The news comes only days after Swedish Defence Minister Karin Enström has demanded an explanation from the general director of the state-run FOI defence research institute, over an alleged weapon's co-operation with China, according to Radio Sweden
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Did Sweden's State-Run Defense Research Institute Break China Arms Embargo?
September 4, 2014 @ 02:39 PMSwedish Defence Minister Karin Enström has demanded an explanation from the general director of the state-run FOI defence research institute, over an alleged weapon's co-operation with China, according to Radio Sweden."Sweden should not get around the weapon's embargo on China and therefore I have called on the general director to clarify that there is no substance in this," Enström told Swedish Radio News
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Russia Offers to Upgrade India's Kilo Class Submarines
September 3, 2014 @ 02:22 PMRussia has offered to upgrade Indias Kilo class submarines soon after the Indian MoD cleared a midlife upgrade proposal for the Russian origin subs. The Defense Acquisition Council headed by Defence Minister Arun Jaitley recently cleared a whole host of proposals including a midlife upgrade of six submarines worth $2
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Iran Unveils New Short Range Missiles, Drones
August 25, 2014 @ 12:25 PMA new generation of short-range marine missiles and aerial drones were unveiled by Iran on Sunday, as President Hassan Rouhani said its military doctrine was based on deterring and countering threats from unnamed foreign powers. The IRNA news agency said the Ghadir missile, with a range of 100 kilometers (62 miles), is designed to engage marine targets
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Russia’s New Sukhoi Fighters To Cost More Than $28 Million Each
August 12, 2014 @ 02:42 PMRussia's new Sukhoi fighter jets will cost more than $28 million each, Lt. Gen
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India, China Aim To Speed Up Nuclear Retaliatory Capability
July 23, 2014 @ 11:30 AMIndia and China are on the urgency of developing naval arsenals preparing for the battle for energy resources in South China Sea and Indian Ocean, The Hindu reported. The report said, India is validating its nuclear deterrent based on technological advancements of Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO)
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Boeing-Lockheed, Northrop Eye USAF LRS-Bomber Contract
July 14, 2014 @ 12:38 PMThe U.S
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Iskander Mobile Ballistic Missile System Ready For Export Says Russia
July 12, 2014 @ 10:11 AMIskander-E mobile theater ballistic missile systems are ready for export, , the head of the Russian delegation to arms and military exhibition MILEX-2014 Valery Varlamov said Thursday, RIA Novosti Reported "Iskander-E is ready for deliveries to other countries, as well as S-400 Triumf SA-21 Growler, but the state authorities need to approve it first," Varlamov said. The representative said that Russia will deliver to any country, if there is such a decision of the president and the government
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China Decommissions First Nuclear Submarine
July 11, 2014 @ 09:22 AMChina has decommissioned its first nuclear-powered submarine, Long March 1 (Han Class SSN 401) after more than 40 years of service in the military, the People's Liberation Army(PLA) Daily reported Tuesday. The submarine's nuclear devices have been properly disposed of and scientists have decontaminated the warehouse where nuclear items were stored during the past 40 years
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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