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Pak F-16s Intercepted Kabul-bound Indian Commercial Airplane in Sept: Reports
October 17, 2019 @ 01:40 PMA Kabul-bound Indian SpiceJet commercial plane was reportedly intercepted by Pakistani F-16 fighters after Pakistan mistook the flight to be that of the Indian Army or Indian Air Force. According to Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) officials, there was confusion over the "call-sign" assigned to the Boeing 737 aircraft when it entered Pakistani airspace on September 23
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Tunisia to buy 12 -6C Texan Trainer Aircraft from US worth #234M
October 12, 2019 @ 07:41 AMThe US State Department has approved a Foreign Military Sale to Tunisia for 12 T-6C Texan trainer aircraft made by Textron Aviation Defense for an estimated cost of $234 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
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New GJ-11 Stealth Combat Drone with Flying Wing Design takes part in...
October 1, 2019 @ 05:38 AMChinas new Gongji-11 (GJ-11) stealth-capable combat drone having a flying wing design similar to United States B-2 strategic bomber, was showcased at the National Day parade on Tuesday. “Judging from the drone's aerodynamic design, the GJ-11 is likely to have outstanding stealth capabilities and flying qualities,” Wei Dongxu, a Beijing-based military analyst, was quoted as saying by Global Times
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Taiwan’s US-made M1A2T Abrams “More Capable” than Chinese Type 99 Tanks...
September 26, 2019 @ 07:30 AMTaiwans M1A2T Abrams which are expected to reach Taipei in 2023, are “more capable” than Chinese Type 99 tanks or the Type 63A light tank, Taiwanese Army Chief Yang Hai-ming said yesterday. Taiwanese army personnel are expected to be sent to the US for training and acceptance of the tanks in 2022
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Thales Bags Swiss Air Surveillance Contract, Defeats Raytheon, Saab
September 23, 2019 @ 12:07 PMThe Swiss Army has selected Thales Skyview airspace surveillance and flight operations system for its Air 2030 procurement programme, clinching the deal after defeating its competitors- Raytheon and Saab. The programme includes contracts for the purchase of around 40 new fighter jets, a ground-based air defence system and radar
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US to Develop Shape-changing Robots from 3D-Printed ‘Smart Active Particles’ for Swarming...
September 23, 2019 @ 08:07 AMThe US Army has launched a new project to develop bigger robots entirely from 3D-Printed Smart Active Particles or "
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BAE Wins $171M to Perform Maintenance & Repair Works on US Navy’s...
September 19, 2019 @ 07:43 AMBAE Systems has won a $170.7 million contract from the US Navy to perform simultaneous maintenance and repair on two Arleigh Burke-class (DDG 51) guided-missile destroyers in its San Diego shipyard
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Israel MoD to Invest $56.35M for Research on Light Particles, Lasers
September 17, 2019 @ 08:25 AMIsrael Ministry of Defense is building a new research institute and is investing NIS 200 million ($56.35 million) to study light particles or photons, and develop powerful laser weapons
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Russia Offers S-400s To Saudi After Houtis Set Oil Facility Ablaze
September 17, 2019 @ 07:14 AMRussia has offered its S-400 air defense systems to Saudi Arabia after Yemeni Houtis managed to attack worlds largest oil facilities located in the country, dodging its protective armour that includes Patriot systems. "In order to protect Saudi Arabia, we are ready to provide the corresponding aid to the country
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Japan to set up Electronic Warfare Unit to Jam Radars, Missile Guidance...
September 16, 2019 @ 09:12 AMJapan is setting up 80 member-strong electronic warfare (EW) unit to jam enemy forces radars and missile guidance systems at the Kengun station of the Ground Self-Defense Forces (GSDFs) Western Army, in Kumamoto Prefecture. “China has extended the firing range of cruise missiles and increased its attack capability in cyberspace and electromagnetic waves, areas that have become greater security threats
Czech Republic Orders Saab’s Mobile Air Defence System worth $189M
Indonesia–France Scorpene Submarine Deal Comes Into Force
U.S. Navy Moves Closer to Submarine-Launched Drone Ops Using REMUS 620
Poland Secures $4B U.S. Loan for F-35s, Patriot Missiles Under Defense Push...
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...