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OIL THEFT IN SYRIA
November 13, 2019 @ 07:41 AMIn what appears to be a war crime at worse and open theft at best, the United States has admitted it is taking out oil from Syrian oil fields and using it to pay for its war effort in Syria. U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said that Washington would send armored vehicles and troops to the Syrian oil fields in order to prevent them from falling into the hands of Islamic State militants. Russian Ministry of Defense published satellite intelligence images, showing America smuggling oil from Syria. Recent events indicate consolidation of Americas hold on Syrian oil. On November 5th, Turkeys Anadolu...
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Weapons Used in Syrian Conflict
October 26, 2019 @ 07:20 AMCountries involved in the Syrian conflict have deployed a number of cutting edge weapons and platforms never before used in a conflict zone. Among the weapons and equipment that have caught attention include: Uran-9 Armed Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) and S-8OFP unguided aircraft missile from Russia Delilah cruise missile and Harop loitering munition from Israel Tomahawk cruise missile and Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile from the US Defenseworld.net looks into some of the weapons that are used in the Syrian conflict Russia Uran-9: It is designed to deliver combined combat, reconnaissance and counter-terrorism units with remote reconnaissance and fire support.Uran-9 has a weight of 10 tons. Its unmanned...
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New Military Hardware from Iran
October 16, 2019 @ 12:18 PMSanctions-hit Iran has found ingenious ways to develop military hardware. In the past few years Tehran has developed weapons that have caught the worlds attention with their unique designs, simplicity and functions. It has used some of these weapons in Syria and Iraq where western analysts have been surprised at their effectiveness. Defenseworld.net looks into some of Irans recent innovative military hardware. Heidar-1 The network-based robot is a six-wheel drive vehicle that can carry loads, is furnished with 360-degree rotating wheels, and can also detect the barriers. Farpad One of the items put on display was a hand-launched drone, fit for reconnaissance and patrol operations....
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India’s Rafale Procurement- A Timeline
October 9, 2019 @ 08:41 AMIndia received the Rafale fighter jet on Tuesday- its first new generation aircraft in over two decades. The last all-new aircraft to enter Indian Air Force service was the Su-30MKI two decades ago. Defenseworld.net plots the latest purchase from contract signing to first delivery. Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh received the First Dassault Rafale fighter Jet at a facility of Dassault Aviation, BORDEAUX France on October 8. In September 2016, India signed a €7.87 billion (INR 59,000 crore) deal with the French government for purchase of 36 Rafale combat aircraft. By February 2021 India will receive 18 aircraft. Delivery of all 36 jets to...
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Death of INF Treaty Gives Birth to New Missiles
October 8, 2019 @ 06:21 AMThe Collapse of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty has spawned new long-range missiles, while older ones have been improved as China, Russia, United States and North Korea rush to cock their nuclear guns in a free-for-all world. Defenseworld.net looks at some of the new and improved missiles recently tested by the nuclear-armed nations. China- Dongfeng-41, Dongfeng 5 Russia- RSM-56 Bulava, RS-28 Sarmat U.S.A - LGM-30G Minuteman III, Trident D-5 North Korea- Hwasong-14, Hwasong-15 Dongfeng-41 China unveiled DF-41 on Oct 1, 2019 on National Day military parade. This is solid-fuelled road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile. Dongfeng 5 It is a silo-based intercontinental ballistic missile. On January 21, 2017 China...
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NEW MILITARY HARDWARE ON DISPLAY AT CHINA’S NATIONAL DAY PARADE 2019
October 1, 2019 @ 10:48 AMThe Chinese National Day parade held on October 1 every year has showcased new weapons and major upgrades. This years event was no different with several new additions to the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA)s arsenal. Defenseworld.net takes a look at some of the more prominent new military products seen at the parade. JL-2 This is a Chinese second-generation intercontinental-range submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) The missile was successfully fired from a Type 094 submarine, the intended operational platform, for the first time in 2009. GJ-11 Chinas new Gongji-11 (GJ-11) stealth-capable combat drone having a flying wing design similar to United States B-2 strategic bomber. WZ-8 New dagger-shaped high-altitude...
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Unmanned surface vehicles
October 1, 2019 @ 05:13 AMUnmanned surface vehicles (USV)s - ships and boat projects have reached a critical level of development. Just as UAVs are taking over many airborne military activities, USVs are poised to take over surveillance, re-supply and patrol missions in the near future. Defenseworld.net takes a look at some the programs under development. Sea Hunter: Sea Hunter is an autonomous unmanned surface vehicle (USV) launched in 2016, powered by two diesel engines with a top speed of 27 knots weighing around 135 tons. Marine Lizard: world's first armed amphibious drone boat. Operational range of 1,200 kms, the Marine Lizard can be remotely controlled via satellites. Pacific 24:...
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Possible Contenders for Indian Light Fighter Jet Competition
September 20, 2019 @ 11:02 AM2018 IAF plans to acquire 114 combat aircraft, Indian MoD issued a Request for Information (RFI). Among the companies and aircrafts in the race are Boeings F/A-18E/F Super Hornet Block III, Lockheed Martins F-16 Fighting Falcon Block 70, Saabs Gripen E, the Russian United Aircraft Corporations MiG-35. Defenseworld.net compares some the respective features of some of the aircraft
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MiG-35 Fighter Jet Export Version unveiled at MAKS-2019 air show
September 11, 2019 @ 12:06 PMRussian President Vladimir Putin was shown the export version of the MiG-35 aircraft at the MAKS-2019 air show by Ilya Tarasenko, Director General of MiG Corporation. The MiG-35 is an all-new plane inspired form the MiG-29 that competes with the F-16 Block 70/72 in the world market. According to a MiG handout translated the altered geometry of the airframe and updated radar have been created as per the wishes of potential foreign customers. The MiG-35 was flown by Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots during the show. The aircraft is competing with the F-16 (F-21 for India), the Saab Gripen, the Boeing Super Hornet...
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Boeing 737 Max 8 Vs. Irkut MC-21 300 Comparison
September 6, 2019 @ 01:53 PMThe MC-21-300 aircraft of Russias Irkut Corporation is being touted as a game-changer in the world of commercial airliners. Its combination of payload, economy and passenger comfort is unmatched by any existing single aisle aircraft, according to its developers. Defenseworld.net compares it with the Boeing 737 Max 8, currently the most commercially successful aircraft from the civil aviation market leader, Boeing.
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MC-21 debut at MAKS-2019 Air Show
September 1, 2019 @ 06:15 AMRussias first narrowbody commercial passenger aircraft in the post-Soviet era, the MC-21, the debuted at MAKS-2019 air show in August, Moscow. Defenseworld.net has profiled the airliner for you…
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Su-57E Debut at MAKS air show 2019
August 24, 2019 @ 08:35 AMDefenseworld.net has profiled “Su-57E,” the export version of Russias stealth fighter “Su-57,” unveiled at MAKS-2019 air show, Moscow. The aircraft is positioning itself as a lower cost alternative to the US-made F-35. Its manufacturers claim it to have the features of both the F-35 and the F-22 built for air dominance; Hence the number "57" was derived, by adding up 35 and 22! The Su-57E will be the only true competition to the F-35 when it hits the world market towards the end of 2019.
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Russia To Showcase Drone Countermeasures at Dubai Airshow 2019
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Boeing working towards FAA Certification Flight of 737 Max Aircraft
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Belarus Receives Two Su-30SM Jets Today
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Israeli Iron Dome Intercepts 90% of Rockets Fired From Gaza Strip
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Bangladesh to Buy Fighter Jets, Apache Gunships & Missile Systems from US
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India's Tejas Mk2 in Final Trials
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Russia Seeks Customers for 6 Upgraded, Former Indian Air Force Su-30 Fighters
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China’s J-20 Fighter May Have Entered Mass Production with Increased Deployment
October 14, 2019
US, Europe Arms Embargo to Derail Several Turkish Procurement Programs
Several joint production and direct procurement programs could be halted if the US and Europe carry through with their threat...
Unconventional Military Hardware from Iran
Sanctions-hit Iran has found ingenious ways to develop military hardware
Artificial Intelligence to Drive Future Weapons Development
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly permeating the defence industry to aid and improve human decision-making
Are Days Numbered for Russia’s Su-35 Fighter Jet?
Upgrade of Russias Sukhoi Su-30SM fighters to equip them with armaments, radar, sensors and engines from the more powerful Su-35...
US Companies Threatened With Sanctions May be Denied Chinese Rare Earth Materials
US companies sanctioned by China for supplying weapons to Taiwan may be denied rare earth elements (REEs), which have critical...
Russian Su-57 Preparing to Compete with F-35 for Stealth Jet Market Share
While the US F-35 stealth aircraft has become one the fastest selling fighter jets in the world aircraft market, thanks...