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Lockheed to Test HELIOS Laser Weapon in 2020

March 12, 2020 @ 07:06 AM

The US Navy and Lockheed Martin have conducted Critical Design Review (CDR) for HELIOS laser weapon system built for Arleigh Burke-class destroyers, tests of which are scheduled to take place later this year. This takes the program an inch closer towards its integration with the destroyers, expected to take place in 2021
Ukrainian Firm Caught Over-pricing Parts for Russian-made Armored Vehicles

March 3, 2020 @ 06:21 AM

Executives of Ukroboronprom subsidiary "Zhytomyr Armor Plant" have been charged with embezzlement while ordering parts for Russian-made armored vehicles. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) exposed the scam in which the cost of purchase increased by 750,000 hryvnia ($30,173 USD)
New Laser-based Anti-Drone System Installed on US Destroyer

February 25, 2020 @ 11:04 AM

The United States Navy has installed the first Optical Dazzling Interdictor, Navy (ODIN) anti-drone laser weapon system on its USS Dewey (DDG 105) Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. “The first ODIN system was installed on the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105), during her recently completed Dry-Docking Selected Restricted Availability,” the navy said in a
Russian Shipbuilder Reconfiguring Project 11356 Frigates for Indian Navy

February 18, 2020 @ 07:30 AM

Two of Russia's Project 11356 frigates originally built for the Russian armed forces are now being reconfigured to suit Indian requirements, while two more will be built locally in India. The Indian Navy presently has six of these warships in service
Iran Reveals Stealth Missile

February 13, 2020 @ 11:59 AM

Iran has revealed a missile made of composite engine components named 'Rad-500 (Lightning-500), that has a small radar cross signature and a range twice that of its Fateh-110 missile (range 200km-300km). "The missile takes advantage of two types of composite engine blocks and adjustable nozzle," chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami was quoted as saying by PressTV during the unveiling ceremony on Sunday
Turkish Albayraklar Defence Firm to Shut Shop, Offers Stock for Sale

January 23, 2020 @ 09:22 AM

Albayraklar Savunma Company awarded as the fastest growing defense company of the Year in 2019 resolved to quit the sector by offering its stocks for sale. The stocks of Albayraklar Defense Company affiliated to Albayraklar Holding, which is known for its world-famous defense industry products, are offered for sale with the decision of the board of directors
Su-57 Performs 16 Flights with New, Powerful Engine

December 7, 2019 @ 04:44 AM

Russia's Su-57 stealth fighter has completed 16 flights equipped with its new, powerful engine dubbed "Item 30." "Currently, the engineering bench tests of the advanced engine continue and the item is being tested on a flying laboratory
US Army Procures Sig Sauer .300 Win Mag Ammo

November 20, 2019 @ 05:22 AM

The United States Army has awarded Sig Sauer a contract valued $10 million for the supply of .300 Winchester Magnum Ammunition
Russia's New Stealth Drone May Operate Together with Su-57 Jet

August 26, 2019 @ 06:49 AM

Russia's new stealth drone on display at the MAKS Airshow may operate either autonomous or in conjunction with the Su-57 stealth jet. The Sukhoi S-70 Hunter-B (Okhotnik-B) unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) initially appeared in a flyable form back in January, with its first flight occurring in early August
China Displays ‘Upgraded’ FC-31 Stealth Jet Model at Paris Airshow 2019

June 20, 2019 @ 07:02 AM

China displayed a scale-model of its FC-31 stealth fighter jet at the Paris Airshow 2019 with different contours than that of its current prototype triggering speculation that the jet had been upgraded with new features. “The displayed model shows noteworthy changes in design that could significantly improve its capabilities,” pro-government Global Times noted

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