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Russian Su-57 Fighters to Get Hypersonic Missiles Similar to Kinzhal
December 6, 2018 @ 02:35 PMRussia's Su-57 fifth generation fighter jet will be equipped with hypersonic missiles with characteristics similar to that of the Kh-47M2 'Kinzhal' nuclear-capable air-launched ballistic missile. "In accordance with Russia's State Armament Program for 2018-2027, Su-57 jet fighters will be equipped with hypersonic missiles
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China Plans Operating Six Aircraft Carriers, Two of them Nuclear
December 6, 2018 @ 12:01 PMChina plans to operate six aircraft carriers, of which two will be nuclear-powered ones that would be launched around 2025, according to Chinese military experts. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy will have five aircraft carriers in the near future, Global Times reported quoting Song Zhongping, a military expert and TV commentator as saying Thursday
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Russia Becomes First Country to Introduce Combat Lasers into Service
December 5, 2018 @ 03:25 PMRussian-made combat lasers, Peresvet, have started to enter duty with the Russian armed forces, making it perhaps the first country in the world do so. "Peresvet laser systems, based on new physical principles, entered combat service in testing regime with the Russian armed forces," the paper said
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General Dynamics Awarded $46M for Submarine Non-nuclear Repair Services
December 4, 2018 @ 11:49 PMGeneral Dynamics is awarded $46 million modification contract for non-nuclear repair services required to support submarine maintenance. The services under this contract are for non-nuclear repair services required to support submarine overhauls, maintenance, repair (MRO) and modernization upgrades; ship alterations, temporary modifications and field changes; supplies and/or ancillary services and corrective and preventative maintenance, The United States department of defense said in a statement Tuesday
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Indian Navy Planning Nuclear Sub Lease from Russia for $3.3B
December 4, 2018 @ 01:24 PMThe Indian navy is likely to have agreed to lease one of Akula-2 class SSN from Russia reportedly for US $3.3 billion
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Iran Inducts home-grown Stealth Destroyer, Tests mid-range Ballistic Missile
December 4, 2018 @ 10:12 AMIran on Saturday added a domestically-made “Sahand” stealth destroyer to its fleet and tested a medium-range ballistic missile for the first time, proving its technological advancement with respect to stealth capabiity. It launched its first locally made destroyer in the year 2010
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South Korean Air Force Commences Independent Combat Drills
December 3, 2018 @ 09:20 AMSouth Korean Air Force commenced a five-day independent air combat drill on Monday. The combat drill is aimed at beefing up the air combat readiness and honing the operational capability of pilots, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) of Korean defense forces
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General Dynamics to Provide Planning Services for Nuclear Subs, Moored Training Ships
December 1, 2018 @ 07:00 AMGeneral Dynamics has won a $31.7 million modification contract for reactor plant planning yard services for nuclear-powered submarines and support yard services for the Navys Moored Training Ships
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Bechtel Wins $1.75 Billion to Supply Naval Nuclear Propulsion Components
December 1, 2018 @ 05:51 AMBechtel has won $1.75 billion worth three contracts for the United States naval nuclear propulsion components
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China Commences Work on Third Aircraft Carrier: Reports
November 26, 2018 @ 01:38 PMChina has commenced work on its third aircraft carrier, Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday without giving any details. In an article published on its WeChat account, Xinhua identified a “new-generation carrier” as being constructed at the China State Shipbuilding Corps shipyard as per schedule
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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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U