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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
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UN Arms Trade Treaty Fails; US, Russia Blamed
July 31, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe month long UN Arms Trade negotiations to regulate the $60 billion arms trade industry has failed after the world's biggest arms exporters, the United States and Russia failed to reach a decision. U
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Philippines To Upgrade Air Force, Will Acquire 10 Helicopters Next Year
July 18, 2012 @ 12:00 AMThe Philippines announced today that it will acquire 10 attack helicopters in 2013 to improve its poorly equipped military. The government has also agreed to purchase 12 service attack aircraft–lead-in, fighter-trainer (SAA/LIFT) to form part of the P75-billion modernization program of the Armed Forces
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Pentagon, Lockheed To End F-35 Talks Soon
July 17, 2012 @ 12:00 AMLong running talks between the Pentagon and Lockheed Martin on the$4 billion F-35 project is expected to end soon, according to military’s top weapon’s buyer. “We’ve gotten a lot closer, and I’m hopeful we’ll have a settlement before too much time goes by,” Undersecretary for Acquisition Frank Kendall said
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U.S Must Hasten Weapons Supply Process, Says Iraq Prime Minister
July 16, 2012 @ 12:00 AMFrustrated by the delays in the weapons supply from the U.S, the Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has requested the Pentagon to speed up the transfer of weapons to Iraq
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EADS Plans Bank to Escape Eurozone Headwinds
July 16, 2012 @ 12:00 AMDefense group EADS is considering setting up a bank for its cash reserve of about $12.2 billion as protection against the euro-area debt crisis
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ITT Exelis, Cassidian And EADS Unite To Develop Advanced EW System
July 11, 2012 @ 12:00 AMDefense majors ITT Exelis, EADS North America and Cassidian will join forces to develop enhanced electronic warfare solutions with a wide focus on aircraft survivability equipment. The three companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 10 at Farnborough 2012 to combine their respective capabilities in an effort to target global opportunities
Korean Hanwha’s Chunmoo Missiles to be Launched from Thales’ X-Fire Launchers
Russian Helicopters to Supply Iran with 12 Mi-171 Helicopters
No MiG-29 Jets to Ukraine Until Kyiv Transfers Drone Tech to Poland
Three Ships Sail Past U.S. Naval Blockade, Iran Claims
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