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Widodo Aims To Diversify Indonesia’s Defense Partnerships, Reduce Foreign Tech Imports
October 20, 2014 @ 01:15 PMIndonesia under President Joko Widodo may see a diversification of defence partners to achieve cost-effective procurement and develop local industry. Earlier this month, Indonesia decided to buy into the South Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administrations (DAPA) new mid-level fighter jet program
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Australian Army’s Tiger Reconnaissance Helicopters Granted Tactical Data Link Upgrade
October 20, 2014 @ 10:56 AMThe Australian Armys Tiger Armed Reconnaissance Helicopters was granted an approval for an interim Tactical Data Link upgrade, Minister for Defense Senator David Johnston announced today. A total of 21 Tiger helicopters will be upgraded with tactical information exchange solution that further integrates the Tiger into the combined arms land force battle space
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Tender Cancellations Bring International Helicopter Procurements To A Halt In India
October 16, 2014 @ 02:49 PMIndian helicopter procurements have come to a stop after the Defense Ministry reportedly cancelled another light utility helicopter (LUH) global tender intended for the Navy. The tender called for 56 naval helicopters that were expected to be inducted by 2016
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Australian Defense Forces Conclude Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System Trial
October 14, 2014 @ 02:27 PMThe Australian Defense Forces successfully concluded a highly successful trial of BAEs Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) laser-guided rocket for use on its Army and Navy helicopters, BAE said in a statement Monday. The ground trial marks the first time the APKWS technology, which transforms a standard unguided 2
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Airbus Delivers HC-144A Maritime Patrol Aircraft To US Coast Guard
October 8, 2014 @ 03:13 PMAirbus has delivered the 18th HC-144A Ocean Sentry maritime patrol aircraft to the US Coast Guard, the company said in a statement. The Ocean Sentry is based on the Airbus CN235 tactical airlifter with more than 235 currently in operation by 29 countries
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US Approves C-130J Sale To Brunei
October 8, 2014 @ 10:32 AMThe US Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has cleared Bruneis request to purchase one C-130J and six Rolls-Royce AE2100D3 engines Tuesday. The $343 million contract includes one C-130J and six Rolls-Royce AE2100D3 engines – four installed and two spares along with equipment, spare parts and training and logistical support
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Exelis, Airbus Defense To Modernize Data Discovery
October 7, 2014 @ 09:21 AMExelis and Airbus Defence and Space have agreed to offer users of ENVI image analysis software seamless access to the Airbus Defence and Space catalog of geospatial imagery. With easy access to the worldwide Airbus Defence and Space archive, ENVI users will save time on mission and project planning with the ability to discover needed data and preview images without leaving the ENVI environment
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Germany To Revive $1.5 Billion Euro Hawk Drone Project
October 6, 2014 @ 09:16 AMGermany will revive the $1.5 billion high-altitude reconnaissance drone Euro Hawk project, media reports said Saturday
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Is F-35 Heading For Global Fighter Aircraft Domination?
September 25, 2014 @ 02:59 PMThe success of Lockheed Martins F-35 fighter in South Korea and its acceptance by several NATO partners could make it the worlds dominant warplane in the coming years. The fifth generation stealth warplane looks set to grab market share from rival 4
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Airbus, Boeing Seek Further Clarity On India’s Defence Procurement Procedure
September 23, 2014 @ 05:14 PMThe Indian MOD should provide a list of state-of-the-art technologies where foreign direct investment (FDI) of more than 49% can be considered, CEO of Airbus Defence & Space India, Peter Gutsmiedl said. Gutsmiedl was speaking at a discussion on the defence procurement procedure (DPP) of the MoD which was recently modified to increase FDI from 26% to 49%
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Israel Signs $150M Deal for Humvee Purchase from U.S. Firm AM General...
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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...