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Joint Air-to-ground Missile Engages Targets in Flight Test
July 13, 2015 @ 04:48 PMLockheed demonstrated its multi-mode Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM), engaging two laser-designated stationary targets during recent Government-led flight tests at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. In the first test, the missile flew four kilometers, engaged its precision-strike, semi-active laser and hit the stationary target
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USAF Tests Guided Nuclear Bomb Launch
July 10, 2015 @ 11:42 AMThe US Air Force and National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) have conducted the first flight test of the B61-12 guided nuclear bomb launched from a Boeing F-15E. The NNSA announced yesterday that the nuclear weapon couples a refurbished B61 nuclear bomb with a tail kit assembly produced by Boeing
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Final Trials For India's Upgraded Attack Submarine "Sindhukirti"
June 26, 2015 @ 02:20 PMThe Indian Navy's INS Sindhukirti attack submarine will next month return into service after being upgraded for a nearly a decade. INS Sindhukirti, the Indian Navys seventh Sindhughosh-class diesel-electric attack submarine, is set to enter its final “full-power trials” from this Friday
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Cubic To Support Australian Army With Exercise Planning, Advanced Services
June 23, 2015 @ 02:15 PMCubic Global Defense (CGD) announced today that it has been selected as the prime contractor for the Australian Armys Exercise and Advanced Services Standing Offer (EATSSO). Under the new award, Cubic will support the Australian Army with exercise planning, management and evaluation and the delivery of simulated environmental effects, including both live as well as constructive support
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South Korea Selects Caterpillar To Power 16 Patrol Boats
June 22, 2015 @ 01:41 PMPeople's Republic of Korea has selected Caterpillar Marines Cat power solutions to power 16 new build Patrol Boats for the nations Navy. Each Patrol Boat will be equipped with two Cat C32 main propulsion diesel engines and two Cat C9 ship service diesel generators, the company announced Friday
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Saudi Arabia Orders Four Airbus C295W Transport Aircraft
June 19, 2015 @ 08:17 AMSaudi Arabia has purchased four C295W medium transport and surveillance aircraft after carrying our complete evaluation, Airbus Defense and Space said at the Paris air show on Tuesday. “The C295W is joining the Airbus A330 MRTT (Multi-Role Tanker Transport) and CN235 transports previously ordered by Saudi Arabia
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Curtiss-Wright Wins $480 Million Contract For Virginia Class Submarine Program
June 16, 2015 @ 12:00 PMCurtiss-Wright Corporation announced today that it has won $480 million contract to supply pumps, valves, generators and propulsors for the US Navy's Block IV Virginia Class Submarine Program. The Navy's Block IV contracts cover 10 submarines, two per year from fiscal years 2014 through 2018
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Indonesia Acquires two Airbus Dauphin Helicopters for Search and Rescue
June 15, 2015 @ 03:59 PMPT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has ordered two AS365 N3+ Dauphin helicopters to boost the search and rescue (SAR) capabilities of Indonesia. Airbus Helicopters will deliver these twin-engine rotorcraft to PTDI within one year
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Turbomeca Focuses On Heavy helicopter Engine Innovations
June 15, 2015 @ 11:32 AMTurbomeca (Safran) announced today that it has been investigating and running tests on its TECH3000 components and modules this year to address need of greater performance and reduced environmental footprint of new-generation heavy rotorcraft. The TECH3000 demonstrator enables Turbomeca to validate the design and core performances of such new high power engines for the heavy helicopter market
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Northrop Teams Up With General Dynamics For USAF STARS Recap Program
June 13, 2015 @ 09:01 AMNorthrop Grumman has teamed up with General Dynamics and its subsidiary to pursue the US Air Force's Joint STARS recap program. This complementary team leverages Northrop Grumman's role as the prime industry contractor for the Joint STARS E-8C wide area ground surveillance, and battle management command and control mission for the US Air Force, Gulfstream's aircraft and L-3's expertise in aircraft modification and world-class communications solutions
Pakistan to “Make Available” Nuclear Deterrent to Saudi Arabia Under Defense Pact
Taiwan on Way to Acquiring M109A7 Self-propelled Artillery From BAE Systems
Taiwan Unveils Chiang Kung Missile Defense System
U.K. to Provide Ukraine with New Truck-mounted 40mm Air Defense System
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
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...
