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Iran Unveils Ballistic Missile Named After Assassinated General Qassem Soleimani
August 21, 2020 @ 08:33 AMIran exhibited two new weapons- a cruise missile and a surface-to-surface ballistic missile named after the slain top general Qassem Soleimani. "The surface-to-surface missile, called martyr Qassem Soleimani, has a range of 1,400 km, and the cruise missile, called martyr Abu Mahdi, has a range of over 1,000 km," Defense Minister Amir Hatami said in a televised speech on Thursday
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Russia to Unveil Antey-4000 Anti-aircraft Missile System at Army-2020
August 21, 2020 @ 07:24 AMAlmaz Antey Group announced Thursday it will unveil “fully digital” Antey-4000, export version of the S-300V4 anti-aircraft missile system, at Army-2020 Forum scheduled to take place next week. The company will display 9A83M-2E launcher, 9A84M-1E launcher-loader vehicle; and surface-to-air missiles (9M83ME and 9M82ME) capable of hitting 24 aerial targets simultaneously
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Pentagon Announces US-manufactured Small Drones to Replace Chinese mini-UAVs
August 21, 2020 @ 06:36 AMThe Pentagon on Thursday announced the availability of five US-manufactured drone configurations to provide trusted, secure small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) options to the US Government. The announcement is the culmination of an 18-month effort with Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)s initial work supporting the US Armys Short Range Reconnaissance (SRR) program of record for sUAS
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Russia’s AK-12 ‘Baby Kalashnikov’ Rifle Finds Export Market
August 20, 2020 @ 11:52 AMRussia began exporting its latest AK-12 assault rifle, dubbed ‘baby Kalashniov to neighboring countries, according to Dmitry Tarasov, General Director of the Kalashnikov Concern. Tarasov did not name the states to which weapons are exported in comments made to the Russian media
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UK to test Electric Tech on Armoured Vehicles
August 20, 2020 @ 10:33 AMNew hybrid technology is being tested on the Armys Foxhound and Jackal 2 vehicles following a £3 million investment from the UK Ministry of Defence. Offering improved silent mobility, hybrid and electric drive systems will provide sustainability benefits and deliver potential military advantages, reducing noise and increasing stealth capability
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Japanese Warplanes Join Russian Bombers in Routine Flights over Neutral Waters
August 20, 2020 @ 07:17 AMA pair of Russian Tu-95MS strategic missile carriers performing routine flights over the Sea of Japan was joined by Japanese warplanes. “Two strategic missile carriers Tu-95MS of the Russian Aerospace forces performed a planned flight over the neutral waters of the Japan Sea and the North-Western part of the Pacific ocean
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UK, Belgium to Collaborate on MQ-9B Drone Operation
August 20, 2020 @ 06:48 AMThe UK and Belgium have agreed a Bilateral Statement of Intent (SoI) to explore collaboration on the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) which both nations are acquiring. “The Royal Air Force and Belgian Air Force will explore opportunities to train, maintain and work together on this game changing aircraft using its cutting-edge sensors and systems to protect national, NATO and European security,” Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Mike Wigston said
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Boeing Inducts 20th US Navy F/A-18 into Service Life Modification
August 18, 2020 @ 06:14 AMBoeing has inducted its 20th F/A-18 Super Hornet into Service Life Modification (SLM) supporting U.S
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CAE USA to Support USAF Pilot Training Transformation Initiative
August 17, 2020 @ 03:34 PMCAE USA has been awarded a contract from the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to support the U.S
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AeroVironment Upgrades Puma UAS With Smart Battery, Bungee Launch System
August 17, 2020 @ 11:22 AMAeroVironment has upgraded Puma unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) with a new smart 2500 battery and bungee launch system. Available for Puma LE, the optional Puma Smart 2500 Battery allows operators to achieve an extended flight time of up to 6
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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...
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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