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Airbus delivers Final H145M Helicopter To Germany For Special Forces' Transport
June 27, 2017 @ 10:07 AMAirbus Helicopters has delivered the 15th and final H145M multi-role helicopter equipped with a fast roping system to transport special forces, to Bundeswehr. The Bundeswehrs H145M LUH SOF helicopters are equipped with a fast roping system to transport special forces, camera system for reconnaissance, as well as equipment for fire support during deployment, enabling special forces to use the helicopters in a wide variety of new fields, the company announced Monday
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Latest DARPA Program Eyes Digital Tech For Battle Management In Coastal Urban...
June 21, 2017 @ 11:16 AMThe US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agencys (DARPA) last week announced its latest program that aims to develop advanced battle management, command and control tools and a comprehensive interactive virtual environment to test novel concepts for future expeditionary combat operations. The program, dubbed Prototype Resilient Operations Testbed for Expeditionary Urban Scenarios (PROTEUS), seeks to deliver a software platform for use on a tablet or other personal device that would enable dynamic and adaptive composition of battlefield elements—including dismounted forces, vehicles, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), manned aircraft, and other available assets—simultaneously across multiple command levels as the fight is evolving, the press...
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US Navy Awards $492M Automated Digital Network System Contract
June 20, 2017 @ 10:06 AMThe US Navy has awarded multiple contracts estimated $492 million to four US firms - DRS Laurel Technologies, Leidos, SAIC and Serco Inc., for Automated Digital Network System (ADNS)
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Thales Unveils New-Gen Ground Fire Radar: Paris Air Show 2017
June 19, 2017 @ 10:59 AMThales will unveil its Ground Fire family, a range of latest-generation multifunction ground radar at Paris Air show 2017 starting this week. The radar system, which is fully digital, will carry out air defence and surveillance missions simultaneously
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N Korean Drone Using 1960s Tech Captured 10 Photographs of THAAD Missile
June 13, 2017 @ 12:19 PMA drone likely belonging to North Korea shot 10 photographs of the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system deployed in South Korea. An analysis of the drone showed that it had technology from the 1960s and hence was not capable of transmitting the photos to its handlers, a report in Korea Herald said
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Germany Seeks Face Recognition Tech, WhatsApp Access To Track Militants
June 12, 2017 @ 12:05 PMGermany is eyeing to use face recognition technology and gaining access to chat services like WhatsApp in order to track militants. “New security measures will be taken to combat terrorism, including the use of face recognition technology to track the movements of terrorists”
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First Saudi-Spec Boeing F-15SA Super Eagle tactical fighters Arrives in Riyadh
June 9, 2017 @ 04:56 PMSaudi Air Force has introduced first Boeing F-15SA fighter jet, of which it ordered 84 new-built aircraft together with the upgrade of 70 older F-15S it already operates. The F-15SA is a derivative of the two-seat F-15E Strike Eagle multi-role fighter
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US Navy Receives 500th Anti-Radiation Guided Missile
June 7, 2017 @ 02:21 PMOrbital ATK delivered 500th Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) to the US Navy in a ceremony at its production facility in Northridge, California, on May 31. AARGM is a supersonic, air-launched tactical missile system, upgrading legacy AGM-88 HARM systems with advanced capability to perform Destruction of Enemy Air Defense missions
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Ukrainian National Guard Receives BTR-3DA Light Armored Assault Vehicles
June 6, 2017 @ 12:43 PMUkroboronproms “Kyiv Armored Plant” has transferred a new batch of BTR-3DA to the National Guard of Ukraine, following the acceptance tests of the assault vehicles manufactured under the state defense order. According to the results of acceptance tests – in accordance with the decision of a special commission of customers representatives – the batch of light armored vehicles was transferred to the National Guard of Ukraine, the Ukrainian defense industry announced last week
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Lockheed Martin Wins $414 Million To Produce 360 JASSM-ER Missiles For USAF
June 2, 2017 @ 11:07 AMLockheed Martin has received a $413.8 million contract for Lot 15 production of the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM)-Extended Range (ER) version from the US Air Force
The Netherlands Establishes New Center to Manage Long-Range Weapon Deployment
U.S. Air Force Begins Ground Tests for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program
Gaza Freedom Flotilla Vessel Reportedly Attacked by Drones Near Malta
Ukraine, U.S. Finalize Minerals Deal without Tariffs or Debt Commitments
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...
