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Columbian Army Inducts Sikorsky S-70i Helicopters
March 22, 2013 @ 02:49 PMThe Colombian Army has formally inducted five new Sikorsky S-70i multi-mission helicopters into its fleet of Black Hawk aircraft. "We are honored by the trust the Colombian Armed Forces continue to place in Sikorsky, and in the Black Hawk aircraft as the country's utility helicopter of choice," said Jennifer Caruso, Sikorsky Vice President of Army and Air Force Programs
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Cassidian Develops New-Generation Counter IED Jammer
March 11, 2013 @ 03:09 PMCassidian has developed a new-generation jamming system that significantly enhances the protection of vehicles against radio-controlled improvised explosive devices (RCIEDs). The multifunctional jammer analyses the signal spectrum around a vehicle and is thus in a position to jam the radio signals intended to ignite a roadside bomb in a much more targeted manner and at an earlier stage than was the case in the past
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Japan Buys Six Used KC-130R Aircraft From U.S Navy
March 8, 2013 @ 03:49 PMThe U.S Navy has sold six retired Marine Corps KC-130R aircraft to the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force as part of a foreign military sale (FMS)
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China Announces 10 Percent Hike To Defense Budget
March 5, 2013 @ 12:48 PMChina today announced a double-digit hike to its defense budget with a 10.7 percent increase for 2013-14
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Indian Air Force Orders 20 Cheetal Helicopters From HAL, With The 197...
February 26, 2013 @ 11:13 AMThe Indian Ministry of Defense has awarded HAL a contract worth $55 million for the supply of 20 Cheetal helicopters and associated equipment to the Indian Army over the next four years. The announcement comes as the Indian Air Force is currently trying to procure 197 light helicopters over the past few years
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UAE Firm To Upgrade Six C-130 Aircraft
February 20, 2013 @ 02:34 PMAMMROC (Advanced Military Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul Center) L.L
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No Competition In Amphibious Aircraft Competition, Says US-2 Manufacturer
February 8, 2013 @ 10:11 AMJapanese aircraft maker ShinMaywa is hoping to supply the US-2 amphibious short take-off and landing (STOL) aircraft to the Indian Navy which is currently looking to induct new naval aircraft. In 2011, ShinMaywa was granted permission by Japanese government to respond to a global request for information (RFI) by the Indian Navy In an interview with Defenseworld
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Rockwell Collins, Tata To Pursue IAF’s Software Defined Radio Program
February 7, 2013 @ 06:03 AMRockwell Collins and Tata Power Strategic Engineering Division (Tata Power SED) today announced a teaming agreement as part of their pursuit of the Indian Air Force Software Defined Radio program. “Together, our companies provide the expertise to deliver the best-value software defined radio (SDR) solution for the Indian Air Force while offering an unmatched opportunity for technology transfer,” said Ram Prasad, managing director of Rockwell Collins India
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General Dynamics To Upgrade Saudi M1A1/A2 Abrams Tanks
January 9, 2013 @ 09:54 AMGeneral Dynamics Land Systems has been awarded a contract worth $133 million by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to procure 69 M1A2 Abrams tanks as a part of a planned upgrade to its fleet. The U
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India Successfully Flight Tests Upgraded Jaguar Aircraft
November 28, 2012 @ 12:00 AMIndia’s state-run defense manufacturer Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully flight tested the avionics of the upgraded Jaguar aircraft “Darin III” in Bangalore today. “This is significant moment for HAL as the upgrade will result in major operational improvement with regard to all weather air to ground, air to sea and air to air capabilities through incorporation of multi mode radar”, says Dr
Ukraine Expands Soviet Armored Vehicle Upgrades With Spanish-made Guardian Turret Modules
India Clears Army, Air Force ALH Dhruv Helicopters for Operations After Safety...
Bulgaria Rejects Claims of Sabotage at Air Base Over F-16 Issues
Saudi Arabia Set to Acquire 1,000 AMRAAM Missiles worth $3.5B
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...
