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India Tests Mobile Canister Version of Agni Nuclear-capable Ballistic Missile
January 31, 2015 @ 07:35 AMIndia test-fired its nuclear capable ballistic missile ‘Agni-5', which can strike targets over 5,000 km and can carry a nuclear warhead of over one tonne, from a launch centre in the countrys east coast. Todays launch from a mobile canister means the missile is a step closer to deployment with the Indian Armys missile forces command
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US Military Explores Behavioral Biometrics To Develop New Identity Verification System
January 30, 2015 @ 12:18 PMThe US military is developing a new identity verification system that could replace passwords, fingerprints and iris recognition systems for web users. The system uses “cognitive fingerprints” instead of physical characteristics such as palms, face, DNA or iris recognition, according to Sky News
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Russia's 100 Ton Sarmat Missile To Enter Service In 2020, Test Launch
January 30, 2015 @ 09:22 AMRussia is planning to conduct the drop test of its Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile this year and a test launch by 2017, according to ITAR-TASS. The new 100-ton missile is expected to enter service in 2020, and is likely to replace the Cold-War era R-36 missile
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Airbus Delivered 471 Helicopters, Booked 402 New Orders in 2014
January 28, 2015 @ 01:38 PMAirbus Helicopters has delivered 471 helicopters from the companys civil, parapublic and military product lines and booked 402 net orders last year. In addition, the backlog was adjusted to include a reduction of 33 NH90s
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US Navy Approves Raytheon Standard Missile-6 For Older Combat Systems
January 27, 2015 @ 02:16 PMThe US Navy last week approved the Raytheon Standard Missile-6 for use on guided missile destroyers and cruisers with older versions of the Aegis combat system. The SM-6 is an upgrade in range and the ability to seek out targets over the older SM-2
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India-US to Launch Defence Initiative with 4 ‘Pathfinder Projects’
January 26, 2015 @ 02:54 PMIndia and the US have decided to launch the Defence Trade and Technology Initiative (DTTI) with four ‘pathfinder projects. An announcement to this effect was made in New Delhi during the visit of US President Barack Obama, various Indian media reported
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Turbomeca’s Latest Arriel Turboshaft Wins Certification
January 23, 2015 @ 01:46 PMTurbomeca has received EASA type-certification for its Arriel 2N turboshaft. The new engine delivers 17% more take-off power (986 shp/735 kW compared to 840 shp/626 kW) than the current Arriel 2C and it also offers lower operating costs, increased reliability and superior performance over its predecessors
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Lockheed Martin Super Hornet IRST System Gets US Navy Approval
January 23, 2015 @ 01:34 PMLockheed Martin has announced Thursday that US Navy has approved a low rate initial production of F/A-18 Super Hornet infrared search and track (IRST) system developed and integrated by its collaboration with Boeing. The IRST system consists of Lockheed Martins IRST21 sensor, the GE Aviation FPU-13 Fuel Tank Assembly and the Meggitt Defense Industry Environmental Control unit
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Mozambique Orders Three Additional Interceptor Vessels From CMN
January 23, 2015 @ 01:12 PMMozambique has ordered three additional HS132 interceptor vessels to the existing order of three ocean eagle 43 trimaran patrol vessels and three HS132 interceptors ordered in September 2013 from CMN, a French shipyard. Meanwhile, the first Ocean Eagle 43 trimaran patrol vessel has been launched by the French Shipyard Thursday
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Norwegian Armed Force To Continue IFS Applications Usage
January 22, 2015 @ 01:56 PMIFS announced on Thursday that the Royal Norwegian Navy has decided to extend its use of IFS Applications by purchasing additional user licenses. The Norwegian Armed Forces uses IFS Applications for military logistics to manage mission-critical processes like configuration management, including document and spare parts management, maintenance, repair, overhaul (MRO), and supply chain
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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