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Indonesian Lawmakers Reject Eurofighter, Want to Stick with Sukhoi Su-35
July 23, 2020 @ 06:00 AMIndonesian Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has been lambasted for his decision to buy second-hand Eurofighter jets from Austria, with some Lawmakers demanding that he go ahead with the Russian Su-35 fighters whose purchase is already in the pipeline. “Prabowo has not discussed the purchase with us
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UK, Sweden & Italy to Collaborate in Developing Future Combat Air Capabilities
July 22, 2020 @ 05:03 PMThe United Kingdom, Sweden and Italy have begun trilateral industry discussions to strengthen collaboration between the three nations, as they develop future combat air capability. The new trilateral framework sees industry from the three nations bringing together their skills and expertise in the combat air sector to collaborate on the research and development of cutting-edge technologies
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Huntington Ingalls Announces Investment in Sea Machine Robotics
July 22, 2020 @ 01:45 PMBoston-based Sea Machines Robotics, a developer of autonomous systems for ocean-going vessels, announced today that it has closed a new $15 million financing round with significant participation by Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII). The strategic investment and associated partnership with HII will accelerate the deployment of self-piloting technologies in the rising market of unmanned naval boats and ships and is a continuation of HIIs expansion in the rapidly growing autonomous and unmanned maritime systems industry
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Russia Lays Keel for 2 Each Submarines, Helicopter Carriers, Frigates
July 21, 2020 @ 12:14 PMRussian shipbuilders on Monday laid the keel for two each of submarines, helicopter carriers and frigates. Russian President Vladimir Putin took part in the ceremony held at Zaliv Shipyard in Kerch for two helicopter carriers named Ivan Rogov and Mitrofan Moskalenko
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As US Lawmakers Move Turkey Sanction Bill, F-35 Price Could rise by...
July 19, 2020 @ 11:25 AMA bi-partisan group of US Lawmakers have moved a bill seeking sanctions against Turkey for buying the Russian S-400 air defence systems even as a Turkish official said the F-35 price could rise by up to $9 million apiece if his country were to be removed from supplying parts for the jet. Turkish companies removal from the F-35 fighter jet project would cost the program $600 million, besides increasing the cost per aircraft by $7 million to $9 million, Turkish Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) Chairman Ismail Demir said Thursday
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Australia Plans A$400M Cybersecurity Investment
July 17, 2020 @ 07:07 AMThe Australian Government has earmarked A$400 million to invest on cybersecurity projects, as it believes cyber warfare to be the new “weapon of choice.” “The Government is deeply committed to cybersecurity
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Israeli Spy Satellites Beams First Pictures
July 16, 2020 @ 08:48 AMIsrael Ministry of Defense (IMoD) and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) have reeived first images from Ofek 16 satellite launched on July 6. On July 14, engineering teams of the Space Administration in the Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), IMoD and IAI operated the satellites observation camera for the first time
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Northrop’s Firebird Optionally Manned Aircraft Completes Multi-Day Capability Demo Flights
July 15, 2020 @ 08:45 AMNorthrop Grumman on Tuesday announced that its optionally piloted aircraft, the Firebird, recently completed a series of mission focused engagements, including integration and testing of Overwatch Imagings TK-9 Earthwatch sensor. The sensor was integrated in one day as part of ongoing capability flights validating the range of missions the Firebird system can perform for government and commercial customers, the company said in a
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Nepal Airlines to Ground Chinese-made Y12, MA60 Aircraft from July 16
July 15, 2020 @ 08:44 AMNepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) has decided to ground two types of Chinese made aircraft, the 17-seater Y12e and the 56-seater MA6 from July 16 suspecting engine underperformance. Shortage of trained pilots to fly the Chinese aircraft is being cited as another reason for the grounding
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Japan Keeps Options Open on Aegis Ashore Deployment: Defense White Paper
July 14, 2020 @ 01:30 PMThe Japanese government while examine the possibility of deploying the Aegis Ashore missile defense system (MDS) based on discussion at the National Security Council (NSC). According to a noting in the 2020 Defense White Paper (DWP) released today, the Aegis Ashore deployment was ‘suspended in June 2020
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Canada Picks First Sites for $38.6B Arctic Radar Network under NORAD Modernization
Two-Thirds of U.K.’s Combat Jet Prototype Built as Test Pilots Fly in...
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...