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Indonesia Wants ASEAN Nations To Hold Minority Stakes In Its Defense Industry
February 9, 2016 @ 02:41 PMIndonesia has conveyed a plan to encourage countries in the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) to obtain minority stakes in its defense industry. Citing comparison on how Airbus defeated US based Boeing as an example for participation of nations in the defense industry, Coordinating Maritime Affairs Minister Rizal Ramli said Monday, “Indonesia invites countries in ASEAN to hold stakes in the defense industry […] Depending on only domestic tax for the defense industry might be dull,” as quoted by Antara news agency
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South Korea To ‘React Actively’ To North’s Missile Launch
February 5, 2016 @ 10:03 AMSouth Korean military has put its Aegis destroyers, Green Pine radar and Peace Eye early warning aircraft on surveillance missions as the North's announced launch time draws near. The South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo has issued the order in an emergency meeting with key military officials that convened as the North is preparing to launch what it claims is a space vehicle in the coming weeks
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US Commits $66 Million For Defense Cooperation With Philippines
February 4, 2016 @ 10:06 AMThe US has earmarked $66 million in foreign military funding to Philippines for the construction of military facilities under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). “Let me point out that we have about $66 million in foreign military funding in process for the Philippines and we expect that there will be additional sources of funds for both carrying out EDCA to military construction funds and also to increases in what we call the maritime security initiative,” Philippine Ambassador Philip Goldberg was quoted as saying by
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Japan Places Missiles On Land, Sea To Shoot Down North Korean Rocket
February 3, 2016 @ 10:01 AMJapan is preparing to shoot down North Korean rocket with Aegis destroyers in the Japan Sea and Patriot missiles onshore if Pyongyang threatens Tokyo with the said satellite launch. Japan has placed its military on high alert on Wednesday after North Korea notified the UN the International Maritime Organization of its plan to launch what it called an “earth observation satellite” sometime between Feb
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Are Countries Buying Israeli Drones Vulnerable To UK, US Spying?
February 1, 2016 @ 11:56 AMThe recent revelation by former NSA contractor and Whistle-blower, Edward Snowden on UK assisting US National Security Agency in Spying Israeli drones shows the ease with which the program ‘Anarchist was carried out. This makes the nations who have bought or are in the process of buying Israeli attack drones vulnerable to spying from the US and the UK
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Japan's X-2 Aircraft Could Join the World Stealth Fighter Race
January 29, 2016 @ 11:00 AMJapans home-grown stealth fighter from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is aimed at matching similar stealth aircraft of China and Russia as well as competes in the world market for fifth generation fighters. The X-2 is designed to test stealth capabilities and once in full production will compete against the US F-35, Russian T-50 and Chinese J-31 fighters
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France Ready to Bargain on Rafale Price With India: Dassault Chief
January 29, 2016 @ 06:18 AMFrance would be willing to bargain with India on the price of the Rafale fighter aircraft, Chief of Dassault Aviation, Eric Trappier indicated yesterday. Participating in a TV interview with Europe 1 channel upon his return from India where he accompanied French President Hollande, Trappier said, "even if there is necessarily a bargain on price, with the Indians, there is no credit, it's cash
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Japan Closer Than Ever Before To Australian Submarine Deal
January 23, 2016 @ 10:42 AMJapan may be closer to grabbing a US$34.55 billion Australian submarine fleet contract as Germanys ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) is reported to lose ground over technical concerns
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Not Sure Of Rafale Deal During Hollande Visit: French Envoy
January 22, 2016 @ 02:38 PMThere is no certainty that the Indo-French Government to Government multi-billion dollar Rafale fighter deal will be signed during the French Presidents visit to New Delhi next week. "The discussions are taking place at present
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UAT Unveils PRP-30 Military Grade Combat Sniper Rifle
January 20, 2016 @ 08:42 AMUmbra Applied Technologies (UAT) has successfully completed development of its exclusively designed combat sniper rifle – the Precision Rifle Platform-30 caliber. Dubbed "PRP-30", a firearm manufactured from premium purpose driven materials and components, is to empower special operation units of law enforcement and the military
Pentagon to Arm Warfighters with ‘Made in America’ Low-Cost Drones
Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon from 139-Aircraft Navy Fleet
South Korea’s DAPA Finishes Incheon Class Frigate Search Radar Upgrade
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
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...