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L-3 Wins U.S. Navy Hawklink Program Contract
September 21, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe L-3 Communications announced that it has been selected for the full-rate five year production contract of CDL Hawklink by the U.S Navy
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DARPA Demonstrates Robotic Pack Mule Prototypes
September 11, 2012 @ 12:00 AMDefense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Legged Squad Support System (LS3) program today demonstrated two robotic pack mule prototypes for the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Earlier this year DARPA and the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory (MCWL) began a two year platform-refinement test cycle with the first DARPA/MCWL-hosted test planned for December 2012 on a military base
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First Operational Deployment Of NH 90 Helicopter To Afghanistan May Boost International
September 7, 2012 @ 12:00 AMNHI Industries has delivered the first batch of NH90 helicopters to Afghanistan as Italy plans to operate about six choppers in the coming months. The NH-90 will replace the Army’s six AB205 helicopters; it will also be the first time the NH90 is deployed on a theatre operation
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Iraqi Pilots Begin Flight Training In U.S
September 3, 2012 @ 12:00 AMIraqi pilots have arrived in the U.S to begin training along with aspiring fighter pilots from the United States, Singapore, Poland, Denmark, Japan and the Netherlands at the U
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Iraq, Uganda May Import Weapons From Indonesia
August 29, 2012 @ 12:00 AMIn what could be a first for an ASEAN member nation, Indonesia may sell munitions and aircraft to Iraq and Uganda. “We are inviting Iraqi defense officials to attend a ceremony commemorating the 67th anniversary of the TNI [Indonesian Military] on Oct
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U.S Marines To Be Coached At New UAS Training School
August 29, 2012 @ 12:00 AMU.S Marines will now have access to training solely dedicated to Unmanned Air Systems (UAS)
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UAV Capable Of Reaching Iran Back In Action, Says Israel
August 15, 2012 @ 12:00 AMIn an effort to up the ante against a possible conflict with Iran, Israel has re-launched its most advanced unmanned aerial vehicle, the Eitan, a Heron TP. According to reports, the Eitan has been used by the Israeli Air Force to attack convoys carrying weapons in Sudan from Iran to terrorist outfits in Gaza
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GD Delivers First Systems Information Exploitation / Health and Usage Monitoring System...
August 13, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe British MoD has taken delivery of the first fully qualified vehicle Systems Information Exploitation / Health and Usage Monitoring System (SIE/HUMS) ‘box’ just four months after the contract was signed. The SIE/HUMS system can automatically monitor each vehicle returning to base from operations and identify whether it needs any repair or service
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U.S Establishes Coastal Riverine Squadron 4
August 6, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe United States has merged Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 4 and the Riverine Squadron (RIVRON) 1 to form the Coastal Riverine Squadron (CORIVRON) 4. "We will always look back with pride at what we and our predecessors have accomplished," said, Cmdr
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New Offset Rules Allows Technology Transfer, Cuts License Fee
August 3, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian ministry of defense has announced that Transfer of Technology (ToT) has been made eligible for offsets, removing a major hurdle in defense equipment sales to India. In a new Defence Procurement Policy which took effect on August 1, the Indian MoD has also specified what constitutes offset multipliers and allowed sub-vendors to discharge offsets
South Korea Bolsters Space Surveillance with Fourth Military Satellite Launch
U.A.E.'s Caracal Set Up Small Arms Factory in Hyderabad With India’s ICOMM...
AV Secures $46.6M Contract with Italian MoD for JUMP 20 VTOL Drones
China, Indonesia Hold First Meeting of Foreign and Defense Ministers
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
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...
