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Boeing Horizon X Invests in Australian Internet-of-things Start-up
March 27, 2018 @ 09:20 AMBoeing announced its investment in Adelaide, Australia-based Myriota, an Internet of Things (IoT) startup seeking to provide low-cost access to high-value data in remote locations. Myriota developed technology enabling two-way communications between ground-based micro-transmitters and low Earth orbit (LEO) nanosatellites to securely share data over narrow bandwidths
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Indian Defense Minister’s Visit To Russia In April May Yield S-400 Deal:...
March 24, 2018 @ 03:56 PMIndia will likely seal the deal for purchase of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems during the Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharamans first visit to Moscow in the early week of April,
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Israel's IAI Developing Electrically Powered Aircraft With Green Energy Solutions
March 20, 2018 @ 08:41 AMIsrael Aerospace Industry (IAI) has begun working on the development of green energy solutions for the future development of electrically powered aircraft, combining environmental benefits together with longer ranges and endurance and with significant fuel cost savings. The demand for electrically powered aircraft is projected to reach hundreds of aircrafts per year within the next decade, covering a range of sizes and mission profiles
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Indian Air Force Commits To Purchase 324 LCA Tejas
March 16, 2018 @ 04:45 PMThe Indian Air force has committed to buy 324 indigenously-built Tejas Light Combat aircraft (LCA), which also includes 201 upgraded versions of the aircraft, to make up for the fast-depleting number of fighter squadrons. According to a report by Times of India, IAF has “firmly committed” to 123 Tejas jets at present, which will come at a cost of over INR 75,000 crore (US$ 11
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Saab’s GlobalEye AWACS Aircraft Completes First Flight
March 15, 2018 @ 09:39 AMSaab successfully completed the first flight of its GlobalEye Airborne Early Warning & Control aircraft (AWACS) on March 14 in Linköping, Sweden. The aircraft, a modified Bombardier Global 6000 jet platform, undertook a 1 hour 46 minutes test flight collecting extensive flight-test data using the on-board instrumentation suite
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Russia Tests Air-launched Ballistic Missile From MiG-31 Jet
March 11, 2018 @ 03:05 AMRussias test-launched its Kinzhal ‘aeroballistic hypersonic missile from the belly of a MiG-31 fighter jet on Sunday. “A MiG-31 interceptor jet made a training launch of a Kinzhal high-precision ‘aeroballistic hypersonic missile and the missile hit a target on the test range,” the Russian Defense Ministry announced
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Pakistan Deploys JF-17 Fighter Jet Squadron to Afghan Border
March 10, 2018 @ 10:41 AMPakistans new JF-17 “Thunder” combat aircraft has been deployed at the air forces Samungli Base near Quetta, the provincial capital of Balochistan, last month, the Associated Press of Pakistan reports. The Number 28 Multirole Squadron stationed at Samungli Base officially inducted the combat aircraft in a ceremony on February 28
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China to Speed-up Development of Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier, Subs
March 2, 2018 @ 09:35 AMState-owned China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC) has said it plans to speed up the process of developing nuclear powered aircraft carriers and submarines. CSIC manufactures ships and submarines and has made China's first conventionally-powered aircraft carrier which is currently undergoing mooring tests
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Indian Army’s Nag Anti-Tank Guided Missile Ready For Induction
March 1, 2018 @ 10:23 AMIndias locally-made Anti Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), Nag was successfully tested on Wednesday in desert conditions against two tank targets at different ranges and timings. The tests “have once again proved its capability,” a statement by the Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) says
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Iraq Seeking To Purchase Russian S-400 Missile Defense System
February 28, 2018 @ 12:26 PMIraq is reportedly studying the possibilities for purchasing the Russian S-400 surface-to-air missile defense systems in order to diversify its arms imports, amid growing efforts of the country to tackle terrorism. "The issue is being studied in every detail," Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari was quoted as saying by TASS on Tuesday following meeting of the Russian-Iraqi Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technological Cooperation
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...
