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First IAF Squadron with BrahMos-equipped Su-30MKI to be Inaugurated Next Week
January 16, 2020 @ 08:27 AMIndian Defense Minister will inaugurate the induction ceremony of first Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30MKI squadron equipped with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles at the Air Force Station in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu state, on January 20. "The induction ceremony of the jets armed with BrahMos would take place on January 20 and the fighters would have the most potent platform capable of long reach and multi-role capabilities," Air Marshal Amit Tiwari said on Wednesday
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Flight of Boeing Super Hornet with IRST Block II Initiates FA-18 Block...
January 16, 2020 @ 06:57 AMBoeing and the USNavy flew an F/A-18 Super Hornet equipped with an Infrared Search & Track (IRST) Block II pod completed its first flight in late 2019, the company announced on Wednesday. IRST Block II is a critical component of the Block III Super Hornet
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What Brought Down the Ukrainian Passenger Plane?
January 10, 2020 @ 10:08 AMThe reason behind Ukrainian Boeing 737 crash that killed all of the 176 onboard the aircraft on Tuesday remains shrouded in mystery- was it a technical glitch or did Iran “accidently” shoot it down as claimed by the US and its allies? The Ukraine International Airlines flight, PS752, crashed near Tehran minutes after take-off. Turbulence in the Middle East reached unprecedented heights when a top Iranian general, Qasem Soleimani, was killed in US drone strikes just outside Baghdad airport on January 3
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Gen Bipin Rawat Appointed as India's First Chief of Defence Staff
December 30, 2019 @ 04:57 PMIndia has appointed General Bipin Rawat as the country's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) tasked with the responsibility of advising the defence minister along with heading the new Department of Military Affairs to unite the training, logistics and procurement for the three branches of the armed forces. "Indian Army congratulates General Bipin Rawat on being appointed as the first Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS) of the country
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Brahmos Missile for More Su-30MKI Jets Following Successful Integration
December 23, 2019 @ 10:21 AMWith Brahmos missile Integration into Indian Air Force (IAF) SU-30MKI ‘Complete, following the third test launch last week, the IAF may begin equipping more such aircraft with the heavy supersonic cruise missile. The December 17 test launch of the BrahMos-A missile in user configuration took place off the coast of Odisha
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Lockheed to Build Saudi MMSC Warships for $2B
December 21, 2019 @ 03:37 PMLockheed Martin has won a contract valued $1.95 billion to build four Multi Mission Surface Combatant (MMSC) ships for Saudi Arabia
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US to Sell Engines, Support for Argentina’s P-3C Aircraft
December 20, 2019 @ 04:48 PMThe United States has approved the sale of equipment including engines, support and services for Argentina's Lockheed P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft. "The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Argentina of equipment, support and services in support of Argentinas EDA purchase of four (4) P-3C aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $78
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Russia, Turkey Set-up New Military Bases in Northern Syria
December 5, 2019 @ 08:04 AMRussia and Turkey have both established new military bases in northern Syria. The Russian Armed Forces have evidently set up the base in the border city of Amuda in the Al Hasakah Governorate, reports Al-Masdar News
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North Korea’s "Super- Large" Multiple Rocket Launcher Firing Stuns Seoul
November 28, 2019 @ 12:07 PMA rocket projectile fired from a "super-large" multiple rocket launcher firing system by North Korea has stunned Seoul with its speed and unchallenged flight. The two projectiles flew some 380 km reaching an altitude of 97 km and fell in the sea off the South Hamgyong province of North Korea, the South Korea military said
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Safran-MTU Joint Venture To Solve European FCAS Engine Dispute
November 28, 2019 @ 08:40 AMFrench Safran and German MTU Aero Engines, roped in to power the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) jet, have settled on the formers appointment as prime contractor in the initial phase and then forming a 50-50 joint venture, after being mired in dispute on who will be accorded program leadership. Paris and Berlin have reached an agreement- Safran will be the main contractor, while MTU, the subcontractor, in the Research & Technology phase
Lockheed Martin’s First Next-Gen U.S. Missile Warning Satellite Clears Final Tests before...
New Capabilities of Russian Su-57 Fighter Stuns Ukraine
Canada to Equip Halifax-class Frigates with Surveillance Drones
Israel, U.S. Test Upgraded David’s Sling Air Defense System
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...