Russia is developing third generation robots that need no human assistance, navigate on their own, recognize objects on video images, conduct reconnaissance, and communicate with drones and other robotic systems. “A fundamental differentiator of the 3rd generation robotics compared to existing robots is the ability to operate with no human input”, Alexander Kalinin, Head, Innovative Development Dept
Speculation is rife in New Delhi that India will sign a contract with France to purchase 36 Dassault Rafale aircraft during the visit of French President Francois Hollande for the Republic Day celebrations in January next. Informed sources told defenseworld
Turkey has decided to develop indigenous long range missile system instead of buying it from other nations. “Instead of importing, the nation should focus on constructing indigenous long range missile system
Russia and Germany are eyeing to jointly develop mine-detecting devices, ussian UTTA protection group is tying up with German Ebinger for the development of minie detection equipment, UTTA Protection Group CEO Vladimir Tkatch was quoted as saying by Sputnik during the Milipol-2015 exhibition Thursday. "There was a very interesting contact with the German firm Ebinger
UTTA Protection Group of Russia and German firm Ebinger are discussing the joint development of a mine-detecting device. CEO of UTTA Protection Group, Vladimir Tkatch said at the MilPol event in Paris that that the two copanies may jointly develop a cutting-edge mine-detecting device
South Korea is discussing financial terms and other responsibilities with Indonesia for their partnership to produce the Korean Fighter Experimental (KF-X) project. South Korea is in the “final stage” of negotiations with Indonesia over their partnership on a local fighter jet development program and the results will possibly come early next week, the defense procurement agency said yesterday as quoted by Yonhap news
Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has selected Meprolight to supply thousands of combat sights, known as MEPRO M5 Red Dot, from next month onwards. The MEPRO M5 Red-Dot Sight, is an energy-efficient, compact sight that provides thousands of operating hours while utilizing a single “AA” commercial battery
TFincantieri and Finmeccanica, through its subsidiary Selex ES (RTI) has won a contract from the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR) for a patrol vessel as a part of Italian navys renewal plan. The six previous patrol vessels were assigned in May, and other three units still are in option
The five construction firms have won $500 million worth contract from the US army to build new facilities on military bases worldwide. The work will be performed at US government locations worldwide and is expected to be complete by November 8, 2023, the department of defense announced today
Airbus Helicopters has delivered the first H130 helicopter to Bhutan to serve parapublic and commercial missions. This is the first of two helicopters acquired by the Royal Bhutan Helicopter Services Limited (RBHSL)