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Elbit Systems Launches New Radar For Detecting Threats Beyond Foliage
November 10, 2014 @ 11:44 AMElbit Systems has launched a new type of radar - FPR-10 that offers extremely long-range foliage penetration for border protection and wide-area persistent surveillance at 3rd Israeli HLS Conference. The system can detect suspicious movements of vehicles and humans in and beyond foliage
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F-35C Fighter Successfully Completes First Aircraft Carrier Landing
November 4, 2014 @ 11:48 AMThe F-35C fighter jet made its first successful aircraft carrier landing off the coast of San Diego aboard the USS Nimitz Monday, US Navy said in a statement. The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has been plagued by technical glitches and budget issues, but the successful landing at sea is being hailed as a major step forward by the Pentagon
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Airbus DS Chooses Hughes As Its Satellite Terminal Development Partner For XeBRA...
November 4, 2014 @ 11:13 AMAirbus Defence and Space has chosen Hughes Network Systems as its terminal development partner for a new X-band satellite terminal device service named XeBRA (Zee-brah). Utilizing Hughes waveform technology is less than 12 lbs terminal and provides a portable voice and data capability suitable for tactical military environments
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Alenia Aermacchi To Sell two C-27J Spartan Aircraft To Slovakia
October 30, 2014 @ 02:49 PMAlenia Aermacchi and the Slovak Defence Ministry have signed a contract for the supply of two C-27J Spartan aircraft including the training of pilots and maintenance personnel. The acquisition of the C-27J by the Slovak Air Force is part of the Slovak Armed Forces modernisation programme, of which the two new tactical transport aircraft are a first step
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DCNS To Present XWIND Concept Ship Design At Euronaval 2014
October 28, 2014 @ 01:02 PMDCNS is presenting XWIND, one of main innovations for future naval surface systems at Euronaval 2014 “XWIND® 4000 has been designed around the concept of an ‘all-digital ship,” explains Marketing Manager Philippe Sathoud. “Flat-panel arrays for the combat system and other sensors are installed around the superstructure
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Thales Introduces New Multirole Surveillance Radar With AESA Technology At Euronaval 2014
October 28, 2014 @ 11:38 AMThales is launching the new SEARCHMASTER® multirole surveillance radar with active electronic scanning antenna (AESA) technology at Euronaval 2014. SEARCHMASTER® is a truly multirole surveillance radar with the ability to meet all the surveillance requirements of five mission types: anti-surface warfare, anti-submarine warfare, maritime surveillance, ground surveillance and tactical air support
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General Dynamics To Upgrade Four Seasprite Helicopters For The Peruvian Navy
October 28, 2014 @ 08:14 AMGeneral Dynamics Canada has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to upgrade four SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopters with an integrated mission system to enhance the operational capability of the Peruvian Navy and its ability to meet the demands of modern maritime missions. The contract, facilitated by the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC), the Government of Canada's international government-to-government contracting organization, includes the acquisition of five helicopters by Peru
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Sweden Rejects Unmanned Helo Export To China by CybAero
October 21, 2014 @ 08:40 AMThe Swedish Agency for Non-Proliferation and Export Controls (ISP) has rejected the export license to CybAeros unmanned helicopter system export to China. CybAero signed a framework agreement with Chinese company AVIC for delivery of at least 70 helicopter systems in total, with at least 20 in the first three years and at least 50 the following five years
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New Raytheon Maverick Missile To Reduce Collateral Damage Risk
October 18, 2014 @ 09:25 AMA new version of the Maverick laser-guided missile will come with a software upgrade which will reduce the risk of collateral damage. The Maverick weapon system, a U
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Delayed FGFA Deal May Get The Nudge During Putin’s India Visit
October 17, 2014 @ 01:44 PMIndia and Russia may finally settle on a number of delayed defense deals including the Fifth Generational Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) program during Russian President Vladimir Putins visit to India this December. Putin met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the BRICS summit in July where both leaders reportedly agreed that the $30 billion program to build 200 jets should move forward
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European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
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...