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Saab Wins Anti-Tank Weapon Systems Order
December 22, 2016 @ 10:38 AMSaab has been awarded a contract from an unnamed customer for the anti-tank weapon system NLAW. The NLAW (Next generation Light Anti-tank Weapon) system combines the simplicity of light anti-armour weapons with the advantages of heavy, crew-operated guided missile systems
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German Navy's NH90 Sea Lion Helicopter Achieves Maiden Flight
December 8, 2016 @ 02:59 PMThe NH90 Sea Lion naval multi-role helicopter took off Thursday on its on-schedule maiden flight at Airbus Helicopters in Germany. The NH90 Sea Lion has an increased number of sensors and improved navigation and communications equipment, which means that this military helicopter will also be able to operate in civil air space
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430 Ceasefire Violations By Pakistan Since November 2015
November 30, 2016 @ 10:30 AMIndia reported 430 ceasefire violations by Pakistan in the last one year along the Line of Control (LC) and International Border (IB) between the two countries. There were 216 Ceasefire Violations along Line of Control (LC) and International Border (IB) under operational control of Army and 214 Ceasefire Violations along IB under operational control of BSF in the past year, as per information given to the upper house of the Indian parliament
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BAE To Build Explosion Proof Military Tanks
November 21, 2016 @ 04:16 PMBAE is building a military tank that can withstand explosions by bouncing back into shape after impact, so that the vehicle can continue its mission. The firm is using a bendable titanium alloy suspension system, made from the same type of material used in flexible glasses, which enables the vehicle's suspension to return to its normal form after impact
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IFS Showcases New Drone Technology For Business Application
November 16, 2016 @ 01:09 PMIFS presented a drone technology integrated with IFS Applications at the IFS World Conference 2016 held last month in Gothenburg, Sweden. The drone proof-of-concept features live integration between the drone and IFS Applications for automatic generation of work orders when inspecting assets
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New Russian IL-112B Military Transport To Get 'Missile Proof' Defence System
November 11, 2016 @ 12:36 PMRussia's Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET) is developing a new on-board defense system (ODS) for the Ilyushin Il-112B military transport aircraft to protect it from all types of missiles that could be designed up to 2025. "KRET, part of the Rostec group, is working on a new airborne defense system for a new Russian light military transport aircraft Il-112B," the companys press service said
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IAF Personnel To Get Smartphones For Protection Against Hacking, Interception
October 25, 2016 @ 10:25 AMIndian air force is arming all its defense personnel with smart phone sets to protect their classified information from hacking and interception. The IAF invested more than Rs 300 crore (US$44
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India Modernizes Its Laser Wall To 'Seal' India-Pakistan Border Against Infiltration
October 22, 2016 @ 09:53 AMIndias Border Security Force (BSF) has upgraded the laser wall technology that is being used along the Indo-Pakistan international broder late last month to strengthen the India-Pakistan international border against infiltration. Apart from detecting breach, the laser wall that use laser beams and infrared rays, is also able to distinguish between wild animal and human
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Indian Army Troops Demand Rifles, Ammunition, Bulletproof Jackets
October 7, 2016 @ 11:53 AMThe Indian Army ground forces have requested for a long list of equipments, including rifles, ammunition and bulletproof jackets in response to notifications received from the Army and BSF to list out their requirements. The troops on the ground have responded with their demands to provide rifles, ammunition, bulletproof jackets, hand-held thermal imagers, night vision devices, sandbags to fresh communication lines,
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Indian MoD RFI For Light Armored Vehicles For IAF
October 4, 2016 @ 12:59 PMIndian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has issued a Request for Information to procure approximate 160 to 200 Light Bullet Proof Vehicles from Indian vendors for the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the next financial year. The vehicles are required by IAF for Quick Reaction Team to counter sub-conventional threats to IAF in real time, the RFI stated Tuesday
Czech Republic Orders Saab’s Mobile Air Defence System worth $189M
Indonesia–France Scorpene Submarine Deal Comes Into Force
U.S. Navy Moves Closer to Submarine-Launched Drone Ops Using REMUS 620
Poland Secures $4B U.S. Loan for F-35s, Patriot Missiles Under Defense Push...
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...
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...