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US Navy Poseidon Endures 'Violent Turbulene' Following Intercept by Russian Su-30 Fighter...
November 29, 2017 @ 01:10 PMA US Navy P8 Poseidon Maritime surveillance Aircraft endured 'violent turbulence' after it was intercepted by a Russian Su-30 fighter jet over the Black Sea close to the Russian coast on November 25. "The Su-30 crossed within 50 feet, of the Poseidons path, moving from right to left and causing the Navy aircraft to fly through the Russian aircrafts jet wash
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Czech Republic, Poland NATO Integrated Air Defense System Agreement Might be Signed...
November 27, 2017 @ 12:51 PMThe inter-governmental agreement between Poland and Czech Republic on cooperation in cross-border interventions of their military aircraft might be signed in 2018, Prague Defense Ministry said. "At present, an inter-governmental agreement with Poland on cooperation in the military aviation is being prepared
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US, Japan Conduct Strategic Bomber Drills near North Korea in August
November 24, 2017 @ 06:54 AMThe USAF and Japans Air Self-defense Force held drills with two nuclear-capable B-52 bombers near North Korea in August. “Two US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, flew from Barksdale to conduct training with two Koku-Jieitai (Air Self-Defense Force) F-15 fighter jets over the Sea of Japan, Aug
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Israel Defense Force Patriot Missile Intercepts Syrian Drone in Golan Heights
November 12, 2017 @ 10:33 AMThe Israeli Defense Force has reportedly intercepted an unmanned aerial vehicle that attempted to infiltrate Israeli airspace in the Golan Heights. “Moments ago, the IDF used a Patriot Missile to intercept a UAV that attempted to infiltrate Israeli airspace in the Golan Heights,” the IDF spokesperson tweeted about the incident on the microblogging website
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Switzerland Plans to Spend $8 Billion to buy Fighter Jets, Missiles
November 9, 2017 @ 04:00 PMThe Swiss government plans to spend $8 billion (CHF8 billion) to buy new fighter jets and missile defences. The Federal Council on Wednesday tasked the defence ministry with looking at potential aircraft, wanting it to begin talks with Airbus, Boeing, Dassault, Lockheed Martin and Saab, SwissInfo reported Thursday
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Turkey to Move Forward on Eurosam Anti-missile System Buy at NATO Meeting
November 4, 2017 @ 09:39 AMTurkey will discuss the procurement of an anti-missile system with France and Italy during a NATO ministerial meeting scheduled for November 8 and 9 in Brussels. Ankara had reached an initial understanding with a French-Italian consortium, Eurosam on July 14, 2017 to develop Turkeys national defense systems
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Raytheon Awarded $260M for Supply of 196 Tomahawk Cruise Missiles for US...
November 4, 2017 @ 08:29 AMRaytheon is being awarded $260 million modification contract for procurement of 196 Tomahawk Block IV all-up-round vertical launch system missiles and spares in support of the US Navy and United Kingdom. In addition, this modification provides for the procurement of spare parts and support for the government of the United Kingdom
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Brazilian Army Orders RBS 70 Air Defense Missile System
October 30, 2017 @ 02:16 PMSaab has received an order from the Brazilian Army for deliveries of the RBS 70 VSHORAD (Very Short-Range Air Defence) system. The contract signed between Saab and the Brazilian Army includes man-portable launchers, training simulators, camouflage systems and associated equipment for operators and maintainers
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Rockwell Collins’ Integrated Avionics in Hellenic Navy’s P-3 Aircraft Upgrade
October 24, 2017 @ 10:37 AMThe Rockwell Collins Flight2 integrated avionics system has been selected by Lockheed Martin to bring Hellenic Navy P-3 aircraft into compliance with upcoming mandates for unrestricted global airspace operation. The Flight2 integrated avionics upgrade will convert the flight deck into a large, all-glass cockpit, making for easier viewing of critical information on the primary and multi-function flight displays, and the engine instrument display system
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Israel Air Force Destroys Syrian Anti-aircraft SA-5 Battery in Retaliation
October 16, 2017 @ 06:15 PMThe Israel Air Force destroyed a Syrian anti-aircraft SA-5 battery, located 50 km east of Damascus in retaliation to an attack on IAF planes by a surface-to-air missile Monday morning. "Whoever strikes at us, we strike at them
Ukraine Rejects Russian Truce Offer around May 9 Parade, Launches Kursk Offensive
Poland Begins Construction of Second Miecznik Frigate
U.S. DoD Completes Second Flight Test of Reusable Hypersonic Vehicle in Pacific...
Brazil Signals Intent to Acquire Royal Navy’s Albion Amphibious Assault Ships
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...
