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Differences with Germany Force Turkey to Seek South Korean Engine, Transmission for...
November 20, 2020 @ 12:15 PMTurkey has sought engine and transmission from two South Korean companies for its Altay Main Battle Tank (MBT) after its plans to import these systems from Germany suffered a setback due to political differences with Berlin. In addition, armor for the tank which were supposed to be procured from a French firm too would be denied to it following the recent clash with France over its hydrocarbons exploration in the Mediterranean Sea
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Japan Launches Multi-mission Stealth Frigate
November 20, 2020 @ 09:21 AMThe Japanese Navy on Thursday launched its first new generation of stealth multi-mission frigates, which will incorporate missile launchers, surface and underwater unmanned systems and electronic counter-measures. Christened as “Kumano,” and technically called the 30FFM ship, was launched in a ceremony at shipbuilder Mitsuis facilities at Okayama, Japan, on Nov
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Turkish Firm to Develop AI to Link Up to 50 Drones in
November 20, 2020 @ 08:17 AMSoftware developed by Turkeys MilSOFT company coupled with Artificial Intelligence (AI) will enable the military to link upto 50 drones in a swarm. The software-based solution will allow swarms of UAVs to be released from planes and other platforms
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China's Black Hawk Competitor, Z-20 helicopter, to have Multiple Variants
November 20, 2020 @ 06:45 AMThe Z-20 helicopter, Chinas answer to Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk, could have new variants to perform anti-submarine warfare, patrol and reconnaissance missions. “The Z-20 helicopter can be modified into special-mission variants for anti-submarine warfare, patrol and reconnaissance duties,” Wang Ya'nan, a military aviation expert, told the
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Russian Army Receives 18000 'Ratnik' Combat Outfits
November 20, 2020 @ 05:40 AMThe Russian Army are all-protected by Ratnik infantry gear, thousands of which they received recently, a month ahead of schedule. Manufacturer Central Research Institute for Precision Machine-Building (TsNIITochMash) announced Thursday that they handed over nearly 18,000 Ratnik combat outfits to the military
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Aselsan Inks $38.8M Deal for Electro-Optic & Communication Systems with Mystery Customer
November 19, 2020 @ 11:58 AMTurkish firm Aselsan has inked a $38.8 million deal to deliver electro-optic and communication systems to an undisclosed foreign customer
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Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes to be Back in Skies
November 18, 2020 @ 02:01 PMThe U.S
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General Atomics Wins $82M for UK MQ-9B Program
November 13, 2020 @ 09:23 AMGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., has won a $82 million modification contract for the U
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Greek S-300 Air Defence Systems Provide Cover to Turkish S-400 ADS
November 12, 2020 @ 06:30 PMTurkey has found Greek deployment of its S-300 air defence systems (ADS) as a convenient cover to use its own S-400 ADS against the wishes of the United States. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar today said Ankara will use the armament (S-400 ADS) just as other members of the NATO military alliance employ their S-300 defense systems
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Nigeria Receives Four Chinese Wing Loong II Attack Drones
November 11, 2020 @ 11:24 AMNigeria is believed to have received four Chinese-made Wing Loong II attack drones out of an order of eight. “The Wing Loong II, which can remain airborne for 31hrs in Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) mode and 26 hrs in offensive role, will add significant value to counter intelligence and anti-banditry operations,” Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola tweeted Tuesday from the official Twitter handle of the Director of Public Relations and Information Headquarters Nigerian Air Force ( DOPRI)
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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...
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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