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Indian Navy's P-8I MPA to get Harpoon Missiles, MK 54 Torpedos
April 14, 2020 @ 06:01 AMThe United States has approved India's $155 million request to buy 10 Harpoon Block II air launched missiles and 19 MK 54 torpedos to arm the Navy's P-8I Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. According to a release by Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), India had requested to buy ten (10) AGM-84L Harpoon Block II air launched missiles for $92 million from Boeing
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India, Pakistan Exchange Fire Near LoC, Several Dead
April 13, 2020 @ 12:04 PMThe Indian Army launched an artillery assault close to Dhudnial near Keran sector along the Line of Control (LoC), killing several Pakistani soldiers. Quoting unnamed Indian military sources, India's
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Pak Army Mushshak Trainer Aircraft Crashes, 2 Killed
April 13, 2020 @ 11:02 AMA Pakistan Army Mushshak trainer aircraft crashed near Gujrat on Monday morning, killing both pilots on board. “Pakistan Army training aircraft Mushshak on routine training mission crashed near Gujrat this morning,” the militarys media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a
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US Greenlights $675M F-35 Maintenance Services to South Korea
April 11, 2020 @ 05:54 AMThe US State Department approved a Foreign Military Sale to the Republic of Korea for follow-on support and services for its F-35 aircraft, engines, weapons and related equipment for an estimated cost of $675 million. The Republic of Korea had requested follow-on support and services for its F-35 aircraft, engines, and weapons; publications and technical documentation; support equipment; spare and repair parts; repair and return; test equipment; software delivery and support; pilot flight equipment; personnel training equipment; US Government and contractor technical and logistics support services; and other related elements of program support, Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) announced Friday
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US Approves Excalibur Guided Artillery Round for Netherlands
April 11, 2020 @ 05:41 AMThe United States has given its nod for the sale of 199 Excalibur guided artillery rounds and related equipment to Netherlands for an estimated cost of $40.55 million
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US Africa Command Kills High-ranking al-Shabaab Terrorist in Precision Airstrike
April 8, 2020 @ 07:46 AMUS Africa Command has confirmed that one of the three terrorists killed in an April 2 precision airstrike was a long-standing, high-ranking leader in the al-Shabaab terrorist organization. The terrorist, Yusuf Jiis, was one of the foundational members of the terrorist group and held many significant positions that facilitated al-Shabaab's violent and harmful activities throughout East Africa
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Boeing Contract Signals Preparatory Work for F-15 Delivery to Qatar
April 7, 2020 @ 10:03 AMBoeing has been awarded a $68 million contract action for the Qatar F-15QA (Qatari Advanced) fighter aircraft program. This contract action supports Foreign Military Sales requirement for the Qatar Emiri Air Force
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Boeing Suspends 787 Operations in South Carolina Over COVID-19
April 7, 2020 @ 09:30 AMBoeing will temporarily suspend all 787 operations at Boeing South Carolina (BSC) until further notice to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 virus. "Boeing will temporarily suspend all 787 operations at Boeing South Carolina (BSC) until further notice, starting at the end of second shift on Wednesday, April 8," the company said in a statement Monday
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5 Indian Commandos, 5 Terrorists Killed in Kashmir Encounter
April 7, 2020 @ 07:23 AMThe Indian Army lost five commandos in an “intense hand to hand battle” with five terrorists along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir on Monday. “Four soldiers under the command of a Junior Commissioned Officer from one of the most professional Para Special Forces Units were air dropped near the LoC after information on the infiltrators was received
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Boeing Indefinitely Shuts KC-46, P-8 production Facility
April 6, 2020 @ 12:21 PMBoeing has indefinitely suspended production at its facility in Puget Sound and Moses Lake sites which manufactures KC-46 tankers and P-8 maritime surveillance among other planes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The production facility has been shut since March 23 after some employees were found infected with the Coronavirus
Japan Joins AUKUS Autonomous Underwater Communications Exercise
Germany Approves Fast-Track Procurement Law to Boost Military Readiness
DroneShield to Join Project FlyTrap as European CUAS Demand Increases
Philippines Backs U.S.-Funded Ammo Plant in Subic Bay amid China Sea Dispute...
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...