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Turkish FNSS introduces New Amphibious Assault Vehicle at IDEF 2019
May 2, 2019 @ 10:59 AMTurkish firm FNSS has unveiled the prototype of its new amphibious assault vehicle “ZAHA” on Wednesday at the IDEF 2019 defense exhibition taking place in Istanbul, Turkey. “The vehicle was designed to meet requirements of the Turkish Naval Forces
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Militants Attack Russian Positions in Syria with Drones, Heavy Weapons
May 2, 2019 @ 10:34 AMMilitants have attacked Russian positions in Latakia, Syria, using drones and heavy multiple-launch rocket systems 12 times since early April, all of which have been defeated. "There are ongoing attempts to attack the Hmeymim airbase and positions of the Syrian government forces in the Latakia Governorate by the illegal armed gangs staying in the Idlib de-escalation zone with multiple-launch rocket systems and unmanned aerial vehicles," Major General Viktor Kupchishin, Head of the Russian Reconciliation Center for the Opposing Sides in Syria, was quoted as saying by TASS
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US Tests Nuclear-capable Minuteman III ICBM
May 2, 2019 @ 10:17 AMThe United States (US) has tested an unarmed nuclear-capable Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the US Air Force announced on Twitter Wednesday. The missile was launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base
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BAE Systems’ Demos ‘Flap-free’ technology to Make Aircraft Lighter, Stealthier
May 2, 2019 @ 09:30 AMIn what is claimed as the most significant development in aircraft design since the invention of wing warping by the Wright brothers, BAE Systems and the University of Manchester flew the MAGMA unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to demonstrate two innovative flow control technologies which could revolutionise future aircraft design. MAGMA, designed and developed by researchers at The University of Manchester in collaboration with engineers from BAE Systems, successfully trialled the two ‘flap-free technologies earlier this month at the Llanbedr Airfield, UK
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Schiebel To Suppy Norway With UAVs for Arctic Deployment
May 2, 2019 @ 09:10 AMSchiebels CAMCOPTER S-100 Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air System (UAS) has been selected by Norways Andøya Test Center to carry out extensive search and rescue trials as part of the Arctic 2030 project. According to the company, the CAMCOPTER S-100 in its typical configuration can operate for six hours continuously
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Russian Navy To Get 40 Fiberglass Minesweepers By 2030
May 2, 2019 @ 08:48 AMThe Russian Navy will get 40 Project 12700 advanced fibreglass minesweepers by 2030, Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Vladimir Korolyov said Tuesday. "Anti-mine defense ships are being serially built as part of the efforts to develop and re-arm the Navys minesweeping forces
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Huntington Ingalls Wins $931.7M LCS Planning Yard Contract
May 2, 2019 @ 06:46 AMHuntington Ingalls Industries has been awarded a $931.7 million contract for planning yard services in support of in-service littoral combat ships (LCS)
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AERALIS Offers Leasing Model for Fighter Jet Pilot Training
May 1, 2019 @ 12:58 PMAERALIS is developing a new generation of fighter jet pilot training aircraft and flying training system for lease to reduce costs. The AERALIS suite of jet trainers will have 85% commonality of parts allowing for cost savings over purchasing more traditional aircraft, the company said in a statement Wednesday
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Malaysia, Indonesia To Receive Six ScanEagle 2 UAS Each from Washington
May 1, 2019 @ 11:53 AMMalaysia will receive six ScanEagle 2 Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) later this year while Indonesia will receive an equal number in 2022 under the United States funded Maritime Security Initiative (MSI). US Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Randall Schriver said during a media round-table in Kuala Lumpur last week that the Philippines had received six ScanEagle 2 UAS in 2018 as part of the MSI policy
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Boeing, Lockheed Win contracts to support Hellfire-missile Mounted Apache Helicopters
May 1, 2019 @ 11:18 AMBoeing and Lockheed Martin have won separate deals worth over $70 million combined to support Hellfire-missile mounted AH-64 Apache helicopters meant for Saudi Arabia, Pentagon announced Monday. Boeing has been awarded a $39
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Boeing's MQ-25 Refueling Drone Enters Flight Testing Phase
May 1, 2019 @ 09:52 AMThe prototype of Boeing's MQ-25 unmanned aerial refuelling drone, nearly the size of F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter, has entered the testing phase. The company plans to test fly the MQ-25 Stingray, known as T-1 or "Tail 1," before the end of the year
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Israel Develops Sight to Shoot Down Gaza Balloons, Kites
April 30, 2019 @ 11:22 AMIsrael has developed a smart electro-optic sight with new capabilities to intercept moving targets such as explosive Gaza balloons and kites. "We have attained the ability to intercept kites, and we also have very good capabilities for the threat of incendiary balloons
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Russian S-400 System Requires Friendly Aircraft Data to Identify Friend or Foe
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India, UK Likely To Build HMS Queen Elizabeth-Type Supercarrier
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Chinese Navy Retires 4 Destroyers Days after Commissioning 2 New Warships
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High Price Of F-16 May Sway Bulgaria To Favour Eurofighter Typhoon Or...
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Russian Buk-M3 Viking Defense Missile System Has Enhanced Features
Russian state-run Almaz-Antey has released additional data on its latest export-version of Buk-M3 Viking air defense missile system (ADMS)
Upgraded MiG-29 to take on F-16 in the Refurbished Fighter Jet Market
The MiG-29, one of Russias most exported military jet has been upgraded in India that expands its capabilities from an...
First Public Flight of Russian Su-57 Stealth fighter at Army 2018
Russian fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) Su-57 will for the first time perform flights during the ARMY 2018 event near...
Battle of the Air Defense Systems: S-400 Vs Patriot and THAAD
The American-made Patriot and Russian S-400 Triumf air defense systems are currently hogging international orders despite their price tags running...
Russian MoD Releases Videos of Latest Missile Production, Testing
The Russian ministry of defense on Thursday published a series of videos showcasing the production, deployment and installation and testing...
Aircraft Manufacturers Vie for $60 to $80 Billion Global Fighter Jet Purchase Programs
The market for fighter jets in countries which are expected to have open competitions is estimated at US$50 billion to...