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Bangladesh to Purchase Missiles from Europe, Turkey
September 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AMBangladesh plans to place new orders for anti-ship and air defense missiles. Among the possible suppliers, MBDA could provide its OTOMAT Mk II anti-ship missile and five launch systems, and Aselsan of Turkey may offer its Short-Range Air Defense (SHORAD) systems and 3D air defense radars
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Boeing to receive $170m Indian Harpoon missile contract
September 11, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe United States' Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has notified the US Congress of a possible Foreign Military Sale to India of 24 Harpoon Block II missiles as well as associated equipment and services. The total value, if all options are exercised, could be as high as $170 million
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Navy’s New Carriers to Get Latest UK-Designed Radar
August 5, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThe Royal Navy’s two new aircraft carriers will be equipped with a new powerful UK-designed and manufactured radar, under a £100M contract with BAE Systems Insyte announced today. With its ability to track a target the size of a snooker ball over 20 km away, the new more powerful Artisan radar will provide an improved 3D maritime Medium Range Radar (MRR) capability
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India reports shooting on Kashmir frontier
July 30, 2008 @ 12:00 AMPakistani soldiers violated the cease-fire in Kashmir on Wednesday, shooting across the heavily fortified frontier in the Himalayan region for the second time in three days, the Indian army said. The Pakistanis opened fire just before noon but Indian forces did not shoot back, said Lt
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Wolfowitz says US will OK Taiwan arms deal
July 23, 2008 @ 12:00 AMPresident Bush is committed to an $11 billion arms package for Taiwan, former Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz said Wednesday, amid reports that the U.S
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GE Signs Nearly $4 Billion in Aviation Deals at Air Show
July 17, 2008 @ 12:00 AMThis week, GE Aviation tallied nearly $4 billion (list price value) in aviation products and services at the Farnborough International Air Show. The sales span across the jet engine product lines of GE and CFM International, the 50/50 joint company of GE and Snecma (SAFRAN Group), as well as aircraft systems products from GE Aviation's Systems business
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Boeing trails Airbus in jet orders at air show
July 16, 2008 @ 12:00 AMEuropean plane maker Airbus signed orders for 144 aircraft at the world's biggest air show on Tuesday, while the Boeing Co. reassured the industry that its previously delayed 787 jetliner remains on schedule
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Boeing, Etihad Airways Announce Twin-Aisle Order
July 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AMFARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom --- Boeing and Etihad Airways today announced an order for 35 787-9 Dreamliners and 10 777-300ERs (Extended Range) at the Farnborough Airshow. Valued at $9
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Saudi Arabian Airlines Orders Eight Airbus A330s
July 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AMSaudi Arabian Airlines, Saudi Arabias national airline, has signed a firm contract with Airbus for eight A330-300 wide body aircraft, as part of its fleet modernisation plan.>> The contract follows one for 22 Airbus A320s signed at the end of 2007, marking the first agreement between Saudi Arabian Airlines and Airbus for commercial aircraft in 26 years
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Airbus' Order Backlog Increasing Further During the First Six Months of 2008
July 15, 2008 @ 12:00 AMDuring the six-month period from January to June 2008, Airbus achieved a healthy gross order total of 525 aircraft units and a leading market share of 52 per cent. In dollar terms, this represents a total value of $62bn, based on current list prices
Russian Lancet Drones Claim Over Half of NATO-Supplied M109 Howitzers in Ukraine
Poland Halts Black Hawk Helicopter Deal
Israel, Germany Begin Preparations for Arrow 3 Missile Defense Delivery
Germany to Equip F-35 Fleet with Joint Strike Missile in $650M Deal
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...
