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Russia Commences Sixth-gen Jet Technologies Test Aboard Su-57 Fighter
July 16, 2018 @ 02:28 PMRussia has commenced tests of certain technologies of the yet-to-be-named sixth-generation manned-unmanned combat jet being developed as a follow on to the Su-57 fifth generation fighter aircraft. The tests involve control and navigation equipment besides weapons systems,
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General Atomics MQ−9B UAV Completes Transatlantic Flight
July 16, 2018 @ 09:43 AMGeneral Atomics' MQ−9B SkyGuardian UAV completed the first ever transatlantic flight of a medium-altitude long range (MALE) UAV.The unmanned aerial vehicle touched down at RAF Fairford, UK landing, via Canada, Ireland, and Wales after a 3,760 nautical mile sortie from the US in 24 hours
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Airbus Begins First Pre-production of H160 Helicopter
July 13, 2018 @ 12:05 PMThe first pre-production of Airbus H160 helicopter has been fitted with its rear fuselage, comprising the tail boom and tail assembly, the company announced Friday. The Airbus Helicopters H160 (formerly known under the designation of "X4") is an in-development, medium-lift, multi-role helicopter
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India to Reconsider Fifth Gen Fighter Aircraft Project with Russia
July 9, 2018 @ 10:40 AMIndia is ready to reconsider its decision on joint development of the Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) with Russia if an appropriate cost sharing formula is arrived at. Although India has conveyed to Russia its unwillingness to go ahead with the FGFA m due to high cost involved in the project, the negotiations between the two countries have not yet been shelved, Official sources were quoted by PTI as saying Sunday
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Transfer to F-35 Jets to Turkey Could take Two Years
July 4, 2018 @ 12:11 PMEven as training of Turkish pilots and maintenance crew of F-35 aircraft has commenced in the United States, their ultimate transfer to Turkish soil could take up two years. "Turkish F-35 Pilots and maintainers have already arrived at Luke Air Force base," Pentagon spokesman Col
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India May Finalize $500 Million Spike ATGM Deal with Israel
June 27, 2018 @ 12:25 PMIndia is likely to finalize a $500 million government to government deal with Israel for the purchase of 4500 Spike anti-tank guided missiles for the army during the Israeli officials visit to New Delhi. If approved by the Indian government, the Israeli defense ministry director-general Udi Adams is expected to sign the agreement during his visit in India next week,
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Damen, Mexican Navy to Build Long Range Ocean Patrol Ship
June 27, 2018 @ 09:01 AMDamen Shipyards Group and the Mexican Navy, via the Directorate General of Shipbuilding, are currently working together to build the Long Range Ocean Patrol (POLA (from its initials in Spanish). POLA will be the Mexican version of the Damen SIGMA 10514
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Israel Receives 3 More F-35 Warplanes, Inventory Goes up to 12
June 26, 2018 @ 06:46 AMIsraels Air Force has received three more stealthy F-35 aircraft on Sunday, bringing its total inventory of the fifth-generation fighters up to 12. The F-35I "Adir" jets arrived at the Israeli Air Forces Nevatim base, southeast of Beersheba, on Sunday afternoon, local media reports
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Lebanon Receives Final Four A-29 Super Tucanos from Sierra Nevada, Embraer
June 13, 2018 @ 02:44 PMLebanon has received the final four of six A-29 Super Tucano aircraft from Sierra Nevada Corp and Embraer. The delivery comes two months ahead of schedule and completes the original order of six aircraft
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Estonia to Acquire Mistral SHORAD Missiles for $58 Million from MBDA
June 13, 2018 @ 12:11 PMEstonia will acquire Mistral short range air defence missiles/ man portable surface to air missiles, training missiles, simulators and testing and maintenance equipment from European missile manufacturer MBDA under a 50 million euros (US $58.7 million) contract
Chinese Navy “Expels” U.S. Destroyer in South China Sea Standoff
U.S.A.F. Launches First NTS-3 Satellite on Vulcan Rocket
DARPA Christens ‘Defiant’ — First Fully Autonomous Naval Ship Built With No...
U.K. MoD Developing Drone to Work alongside Apache Helicopters
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...