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U.S. DoD has awarded $1.05 billion contract to Oshkosh for M-ATV vehicles
July 1, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe U.S
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US halts V-22 Osprey production
June 24, 2009 @ 12:00 AMHouse Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Edolphus Ed Towns (D-NY) today called for a halt to production of the V-22 Osprey. The Chairman reached this conclusion during a committee hearing titled, “The Future of the V-22 Osprey: Costs, Capabilities and Challenges
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Robotic snake for surveillance, suicide mission developed in Israel
June 9, 2009 @ 12:00 AMA snake that can slither along the ground, use its “eye” to snap up pictures and video of the enemy and beam it back to its controller has been developed by the Israeli military, according to reports in the Israeli media. The “robotic snake”, as the reports said can also be used in “suicide” missions by carrying a small payload and blowing itself up when in close proximity of the enemy
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Indian Surya Kiran, Sarang aerobatic teams to perform at LIMA 2009
June 8, 2009 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian Surya Kiran aircraft and the Sarang helicopter team will present an aerobatics display at the LIMA 2009 air show. This marks the first time the famed Indian teams will be performing at an international air show
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India issues RFP for combat, heavy lift helicopters
May 27, 2009 @ 12:00 AMNEW DELHI: The Indian MoD has released an RFPs for 22 combat and 15 heavy lift helicopters to US, European and Russian manufacturers. Augosta Westland, Sikorsky, Bell, Eurocopter and Kamov are said to be among those invited to bid
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Lockheed Martin ready to use Indian components in Aegis combat system
May 12, 2009 @ 12:00 AMLockheed Martin said it is open to using some Indian components in Aegis combat system if chosen to supply the country's navy with its Aegis ballistic missile defence system. "Because of the way the Aegis combat system is constructed, there is the ability to put specific indigenous capabilities in portions of it," Ric Rushton, director for sea-based missile defence at the firm, told
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USA to reduce maintenance time of B-1B bomber
April 20, 2009 @ 12:00 AMA team of high ranking Air Force officials visited here recently in an effort to determine whether to change the way maintenance is performed on the B-1B Lancer strategic bomber. Called the "Red Team," the group from Air Force Materiel Command, Air Combat Command and the Air Staff are considering implementing a concept called High Velocity Maintenance, or HVM
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Israel-Lockheed Martin F-35 deal in trouble over soaring cost
April 20, 2009 @ 12:00 AMNegotiations between the Israeli Defense Ministry and Lockheed Martin for the purchase of advanced, new-generation F-35 Joint Strike Fighter stealth aircraft continue to bog down over the final hurdles of unit cost and integration of Israeli-specific avionics and armaments, according to media reports. While the Israeli defense establishment complains of soaring F-35 unit costs - a completely rational concern considering the potential defense budget cuts looming on the horizon - the real issue seems to be the installation of Israeli-made systems onto the aircraft
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U.S. Army has awarded $120 million contract to DRS for Thermal Weapon...
April 17, 2009 @ 12:00 AMDRS Technologies, Inc. announced the receipt of a $120 million order for low-power uncooled Thermal Weapon Sight II Bridge Systems (TWS II Bridge
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Republic of Korea to receive land navigation systems for K21...
March 23, 2009 @ 12:00 AMNorthrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a contract by Korean military systems and vehicle manufacturer Doosan DST Co., Ltd
Saab Unveils All-New Giraffe AMB-D Air Defense Radar at Eurosatory 2026
European Countries Announce $4 Billion Arms Support for Ukraine
Iranian Pilots Recount Deception Operation in the Bombing of a U.S. Base...
Korean Hanwha’s Chunmoo Missiles to be Launched from Thales’ X-Fire Launchers
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