Sourced : Motherboard By David Axe The Russian army has established a ground-based unit specializing in defeating enemy drones. The unit—the first of its kind in Russia—operates electronic jamming systems that, in theory, can sever the radio connections between unmanned aerial vehicles and their operators. Russian-made jammers reportedly have been successful in forcing down drones… Continue reading RUSSIAN ARMY GETS SPECIALIZED DRONE-HUNTERS
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CHINESE NAVY TESTS EXPERIMENTAL MAGNETIC PROPOULSION SYSTEM
Sourced : Popular Mechanics By Kyle Mizokami Engineers and scientists in China have started up the first Chinese ship with a magnetohydrodynamic propulsion system. The system, which uses magnetic fields propel a ship through the water, promises to make quieter military submarines that are harder to detect. However, the technology is not new and has… Continue reading CHINESE NAVY TESTS EXPERIMENTAL MAGNETIC PROPOULSION SYSTEM
NATO OFFICIAL : TURKEY FACES “CONSEQUENCES” IF PURCHASE OF S-400 COMPLETED
Sourced : Defence News By: Aaron Mehta A top NATO official has warned of “necessary consequences” for Turkey should the alliance member purchase a Russian air-defense system. Gen. Petr Pavel, chairman of NATO’s Military Committee, said Wednesday that while each nation is free to make its own defense decisions, Turkey’s planned buy of the S-400… Continue reading NATO OFFICIAL : TURKEY FACES “CONSEQUENCES” IF PURCHASE OF S-400 COMPLETED
SHOULD US MILITARY BE BETTING THE FARM ON STEALTH ?
Sourced : Asia Times By Stephen Bryen It was a really good bet in the 1980s and a pretty good bet in the 1990s, but is stealth the way to go in the 2020s? After all, it has been around for some 40 years and – so far, at least – hasn’t made much of… Continue reading SHOULD US MILITARY BE BETTING THE FARM ON STEALTH ?
S-400 TO BE DELIVERED TO TURKEY IN MINIMUM 2 YEARS
Sourced : Hurriyet Daily News Russia will start the delivery of S-400 air defense missile systems to Turkey in a “minimum of two years,” Defense Industries Undersecretary İsmail Demir stated on Sept. 25. “We don’t want to give a full timetable as we have made certain negotiations to pull the calendar forward, but we can… Continue reading S-400 TO BE DELIVERED TO TURKEY IN MINIMUM 2 YEARS
IRAN UNVEILS NEW MULTIPLE WARHEAD BALLISTIC MISSILE
Sourced : Tasnim News Agency A new long-range ballistic missile that Iran’s Defense Ministry has manufactured for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) was unveiled in a military parade in Tehran on Friday. The large ballistic missile, named after Iran’s southwestern city of Khorramshahr that bore the brunt of an Iraqi surprise attack in the… Continue reading IRAN UNVEILS NEW MULTIPLE WARHEAD BALLISTIC MISSILE
ROLL-ROYCE OFFERS ENGINE FOR B-52 PROPULSION MODERNIZATION PROGRAMME
Sourced : Defence News By: Valerie Insinna Rolls-Royce has a pitch for the U.S. Air Force: Pick the BR725 — a variant of the F130 that powers the E-11 and C-37 aircraft — to replace the B-52’s aging engines, and the company will set up a new F130 final assembly and testing to the United… Continue reading ROLL-ROYCE OFFERS ENGINE FOR B-52 PROPULSION MODERNIZATION PROGRAMME
IAI INTRODUCES A LOITERING WEAPON OPTIMIZED FOR MARITIME ATTACK
Sourced : Defence Update ByTamir Eshel Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has developed a Maritime version of its Harop Loitering Munitions (LM) family. The company is displaying the weapon at the DSEI 2017 defense expo in London this week. The new marine capabilities of the HAROP extends the operational capability of surface ships, from offshore patrol… Continue reading IAI INTRODUCES A LOITERING WEAPON OPTIMIZED FOR MARITIME ATTACK
ERDOGAN : S-400 IS A DONE DEAL DOWN PAYMENT ALREADY TRANSFERRED TO MOSCOW
Sourced : Daily Sabah By Ali Ünal President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan dispelled speculation on whether Turkey would give up ongoing negotiations with Russia for the purchase of the S-400 missile defense system due to pressure from NATO, saying that the first down payment for the missile system was already transferred to Russia. Speaking to journalists… Continue reading ERDOGAN : S-400 IS A DONE DEAL DOWN PAYMENT ALREADY TRANSFERRED TO MOSCOW
INDIAN NAVY TO HAVE A 200-STRONG FLEET IN LESS THAN 10 YEARS
Sourced :Defence News – Indian Defence Update The Indian navy will have a fleet of 200 ships by 2027 as part of an expansion and modernisation plan. As of now, 40 ships are being built in the shipyards, flag officer commanding-in-chief of Southern Naval Command vice admiral A R Karve said on Thursday. He was… Continue reading INDIAN NAVY TO HAVE A 200-STRONG FLEET IN LESS THAN 10 YEARS