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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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Long range strategic bombers
August 15, 2019 @ 10:04 AMLong range strategic bombers have proven themselves in recent conflicts and as show of force in big power confrontation. China, Russia and the United States have their own versions of these bombers. Defenseworld.net compares the features of various long range bombers.
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Weaponization of space
July 31, 2019 @ 12:44 PMAnti Satellite Systems is gaining prominence as countries rush to develop missiles that can take down satellites. Defenseworld.net profiles some of these developments.
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Chinese J-20 vs USAF F-22 Raptor
July 29, 2019 @ 01:04 PMDefenseworld.net has compared the Chinese J-20 and Lockheed F-22 Raptor fighters in a video report.
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Defiant Turkey Receives S-400 Air Missile Systems
July 12, 2019 @ 12:25 PMTurkey has received the first set of S-400 air defence systems defying US threat of sanctions and removal from the F-35 fighter jet program. Defenseworld.net profiles the timelines of this event which is sure to trigger fissures within the NATO alliance. The delivery comes in the face of the United States threatening "consequences" including sanctions under the Countering American Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATA) and eliminating Turkey from the F-35 fighter jet program of which Turkey is an important production partner as well as a customer of about 100 jets. Turkey has already paid $1.2 B as its share to buy the...
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11 US Troops Injured When Iran Fired Fateh, Qiam Missiles on US'...
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Damen to Setup Shipbuilding & Repair Facility in Bangladesh
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Lockheed To Develop Ground-launched Hypersonic Missile for DARPA
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French Army Receives NERVA-LG Micro Surveillance Robots from NEXTER
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Algeria In Talks With Russia for a Dozen Su-57 Jets
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France “Obstructing” Turkey-Eurosam Missile Defence System Project: Turkish Official
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Junked Railway Rake Mistook for Indian ICBM
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Flypast during Qatar National Day Hints at Doha's Interest in Pakistani JF-17
December 19, 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...