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North Korea Showcase New Ballistic Missile At Military Parade
April 15, 2017 @ 09:47 AMNorth Korea showcased its new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) for the first time at a public event during a large-scale military parade in Pyongyang today. A huge truck carrying the missile-shaped objective appeared to be a new type ICBM rolled through the main square of the capital in front of leader Kim Jong-un, Yonhap reports Saturday
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DARPA, SSL Agreement On Satellite Servicing Program Completed Despite Lawsuit
April 13, 2017 @ 02:10 PMUS Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has completed an agreement with the Space Systems Loral (SSL) for s satellite servicing program that Orbital ATK was contesting against DARPA. DARPA had filed a motion in the federal court to dismiss a lawsuit filed in February by Orbital ATK about the award to SSL in regard to the Robotic Servicing of Geosynchronous Satellites (RSGS) program
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Taiwan To Build 11 Chiang-class Stealth Corvettes
April 10, 2017 @ 03:11 PMThe Taiwanese navy is planning to build 11 Tou Chiang-class stealth corvettes in three lots and also upgrade the original corvette with 3D radar system and Tien Chien II guided missile system. The new vessel type is to be longer, wider and will incorporate anti-aircraft capabilities such as "3D radar systems and a ship-to-air version of the Tien Chien II (“Sky Sword”) guided missile system,"
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India Equips 18 Sukhoi 30 MKI Jets With Second Hand AL-31FP Engines:...
April 10, 2017 @ 11:41 AMIndia has fitted at least 18 of brand new Sukhoi 30 MKI with already-used and secondhand AL 31FP engines, compromising safety and capability of the country's frontline fighter aircraft besides posing risk to the life of pilots. "It was noticed while checking the records…that AL 31FP engines fitted in certain aircraft was in Cat B condition at the time of inspection / delivery to Indian Air Force (IAF),"
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Airshow London To Feature Super Hornet, F-35 Fighters Performance
April 8, 2017 @ 11:47 AMUS Super Hornet Strike Fighter and F-35 Lightning II aircraft will be featured at Canadas Airshow London, which will be held on September 22, 23, and 24. The US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets and US Air Force F-35 Lightning II are among the lineup performers in addition to the previously announced RCAF CF-18 Hornet and the Snowbirds - Canada's military aerobatics demonstration team, both of which are decked out with a new Canada 150 design,
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Indian Navy Warns Pipavav Shipyard Of Penalties
April 7, 2017 @ 01:25 PMIndian Navy has cautioned Reliance-controlled Pipavav shipyard in Gujarat of penalties if it delays the delivery of ships and other contract works. The shipyard has not been able to meet deadlines, which in turn has adversely affected the operational capabilities of the Navy, naval officials were quoted by
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Brazil Plans To Boost Exports With New ‘Line-of-Credit’ Scheme
April 7, 2017 @ 10:11 AMBrazilian government is offering incentives - a 'line of credits' financing scheme, to the countries buying Brazilian defense products. The president of the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES), Maria Sílvia Bastos Marques, announced on Tuesday during LAAD 2017, which is taking place at Rio de Janeiro that customers could receive financing of up to 25 years with a five-year grace period
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Oxygen System Problems Ground US Navy T-45 Trainer Fleet
April 6, 2017 @ 01:47 PMThe US Navy has grounded its fleet of T-45 trainer jets on Wednesday following instructor pilots refusal to fly, raising concerns about the oxygen systems' efficiency as the aviators are experiencing light-headedness and blackouts. “We take the concerns of our air crew seriously and have directed a two-day safety pause for the T-45 community to allow time for naval aviation leadership to engage with the pilots, hear their concerns and discuss the risk mitigations, as well as the efforts that are ongoing to correct this issue,” Cmdr
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Taiwan To Build Eight Submarines, Initial Designs By 2018
April 6, 2017 @ 12:00 PMTaiwan plans to build eight submarines. The initial designs are expected to be fully completed by early 2018, a senior Taiwanese Navy official said
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Vegan is Kosher For Israeli Defense Forces
April 6, 2017 @ 10:12 AMThe Israeli Defense Forces has introduced vegan rations with increase in number of vegan combat soldiers. The vegan combat rations will include hummus and tahini, beans in tomato sauce, cocoa spread, halva, green olives, peas and canned fruit,
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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