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First Time AADS Used for Support of Ashore Beach Group
July 23, 2008 @ 12:00 AMA demonstration of the Amphibious Assault Direction System (AADS) is being held during this year's Joint Logistics Over the Shore (JLOTS) exercise, now through Aug. 20, at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base, Calif
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FlyDubai Places $700 Million Order for CFM56-7B Engines
July 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AMFARNBOROUGH, England --- The Dubai governments new low-cost carrier, FlyDubai, has ordered 50 CFM56-7B-powered Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 and 737-900 aircraft. The engine order is valued at nearly $700 million U
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Flexible. Capable. Combat-Ready. Eurofighter Typhoon at Farnborough
July 14, 2008 @ 12:00 AMHALLBERGMOOS, Germany/FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL --- Eurofighter Typhoon flies into this years Farnborough International propelled by a wave of recent Air Force successes. Its Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) credentials proven, multi-role capability declared and its ready to deploy status confirmed, Eurofighter Typhoon is blazing a trail through the global defence market and cementing its position as the number one next-generation combat aircraft
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BAE Corruption Probe Widens
July 11, 2008 @ 12:00 AMSwiss authorities have expanded their investigations into allegations of corruption surrounding arms deals by the British aerospace firm BAE Systems.>> Three criminal investigations are now underway into possible money laundering linked to the firm, Jeannette Balmer of the federal prosecutor's office said on Wednesday
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Setting The Record Straight On Northrop Grumman's Tanker
July 11, 2008 @ 12:00 AMNorthrop Grumman has offered the U.S
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Flexible. Capable. Combat Ready. / Eurofighter Typhoon at Farnborough
July 11, 2008 @ 12:00 AMHALLBERGMOOS, Germany/Farnborough International --- Eurofighter Typhoon flies into this year's Farnborough International propelled by a wave of recent Air Force successes. Its Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) credentials proven, multi-role capability declared and its ready to deploy status confirmed, Eurofighter Typhoon is blazing a trail through the global defence market and cementing its position as the number one next-generation combat aircraft
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AMERICOM Government Services to Host U.S. Air Force Payload
July 9, 2008 @ 12:00 AMMCLEAN, Va. --- Satellite solutions provider AMERICOM Government Services (AGS) announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the U
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Typhoons Declared Ready for Ground Attack Role
July 2, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe Royal Air Force's Typhoon aircraft marked another milestone in its capability today, Tuesday 1 July 2008, as it was declared operational in the air-to-ground role, becoming the Service's most advanced multi-role aircraft.>> Last year Typhoons began contributing to the air defence of the UK by complementing the Tornado F3 Force at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire - one of two UK Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) locations
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Pilot Tackles Typhoons During Exchange Duty in England
July 2, 2008 @ 12:00 AMROYAL AIR FORCE CONINGSBY, England --- When an American F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot was given the opportunity of applying for an exchange posting, he had no hesitation in selecting a tour to fly the F-2 Typhoon with the Royal Air Force.>> "I was attracted by the opportunity to fly a new airplane, to go somewhere different and be part of developing the tactics and procedures on a new aircraft," Maj
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Indian Navy to Commission Stealt Frigate, Anti-submarine Craft, Hydrographic Survey Vessel
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