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Second Borey-Class Submarine Enters Service

December 23, 2013 @ 11:29 AM

The second Russian Borey-class nuclear missile submarine, Alexander Nevsky has entered into service with the Russian Navy today, according to RIA Novosti. The Russian Defense Ministry said last month the boat's acceptance would be delayed until next year following a mishap during a test-firing of a Bulava nuclear ballistic missile in September
BAE Systems Wins $170 Million Trident II Missile Support Contract

December 20, 2013 @ 03:10 PM

BAE Systems has won a $171 million contract to continue providing engineering and integration support to its Fleet Ballistic Missile Program, with special focus on the US Navys Trident II D-5 submarine-launched ballistic missiles. The current design and development of the U
Pakistan Inducts JF-17 Fighter Aircraft

December 19, 2013 @ 03:34 PM

The Pakistan Air Force has inducted 50th JF-17 fighter aircraft, built with Chinese help, as a move towards "self-reliance". Underlining that the objective situation has undergone a change due to new research and innovations, Sharif was quoted as saying by Press Trust Of India, "Today, one can enter any territory sitting thousands mile away without physically moving one's armed forces
Minuteman III Test Missile Launched

December 18, 2013 @ 03:31 PM

The US Air Force yesterday successfully launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Every test launch verifies the accuracy and reliability of the ICBM weapon system, providing valuable data to ensure a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent, said Maj
New Borey-Class Submarine To Enter Service With Russian Navy

December 18, 2013 @ 07:49 AM

The second new Borey class ballistic missile submarine will enter Russian Navy service on Saturday, according to RIA Novosti. “The commissioning of the ship into the fleet, as well as a flag-raising ceremony on the ballistic missile submarine Alexander Nevsky, is planned for December 21,” a Russian official was quoted as saying by RIA Novosti
Russia To Deploy New Heavy Missile By 2020

December 18, 2013 @ 07:43 AM

Russias Strategic Missile Force will deploy a new heavy intercontinental ballistic missile no later than 2020. “We are counting on introducing into the armory by 2018-2020 at the outside a new missile system with specifications not inferior to its predecessor,” Lt
Russia Deploy Tactical Missiles On NATO Borders

December 17, 2013 @ 09:08 AM

Russia confirmed that it deployed tactical ballistic missiles near the borders shared with NATO, assuring non-violation of international agreements. Russia had “quietly” moved 10 Iskander-M (SS-26 Stone) missile systems into its Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad and along its border with the Baltic States and NATO members Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, according to Bild newspaper
Japan Plans Osprey Aircrafts Purchase: Report

December 16, 2013 @ 03:45 PM

Japan's Self-Defense Forces will acquire 17 of the U.S Osprey tilt-rotor transport aircraft over five years from next April, according to Global Post
Northrop Grumman Wins $112 Million Trident II Underwater Launcher System Contract

December 13, 2013 @ 01:59 PM

Northrop Grumman has won a $112 million contract for Trident II Underwater Launcher System and Advanced Launcher Development Program Support. Work is expected to complete by Sept
Lockheed Martin Delivers First Two MH-60R Helicopters To Australian Navy

December 11, 2013 @ 08:40 AM

The Royal Australian Navy has been handed over its first two of 24 MH-60R naval combat helicopters from Lockheed Martin. The helicopters will replace the aging S-70B-2 Seahawks and will add an anti-surface warfare capability to its Fleet Air Arm

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