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A400M Begins Ground Tests Prior to First Flight
The first Airbus Military A400M has been handed over to the Airbus "Flight Test" organization on 12 November, paving the way to the beginning of the various ground tests which are to be performed before the aircraft takes to the air before year end.
The purpose of these ground tests is to verify that...
November 16th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
International Armoured Vehicles Exhibition to Highlight Deficiency in MoD Procurement Process
LONDON, UK – 4th November 2009 – The publication of the Gray report, the recent death of Colonel Thorneloe - the most senior Army officer to die on operations since the Falklands, and controversial statements regarding leading vehicle manufactures, has moved defence procurement activity to the top...
November 6th, 2009 | Army News | Read More
First Flight Of Skyeye 350 Aerial Surveillance Aircraft
Scottsdale AZ: Aerial Surveillance Systems has announced the SkyEye 350 Hawker Beechcraft King Air 350-based aerial surveillance aircraft successfully completed its first flight on September 30th.
"We successfully demonstrated the capability of our aerial surveillance aircraft and are very pleased with...
October 21st, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Light & Medium Armoured Vehicles 2009
Defence IQs 8th Annual Armoured Vehicle conference ran on 2nd - 6th February 2009 and was a tremendous success on all accounts. Over 530 military and industry professionals gathered from over 41 different nations including some nations who have never attended the event before. With keynote briefings,...
October 15th, 2009 | Military Videos | Read More
Chemical Agent-Detecting UAV Tested
EDGEWOOD, Md: Smiths Detection today announces the successful creation and demonstration of an unmanned aircraft chemical detection and identification system capable of warning troops against chemical warfare agents. The detection and identification system, able to fit in the interchangeable nose cone...
October 5th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Navy Officials Push for Allowing Women on Submarines
WASHINGTON: The Navy secretary yesterday advocated for allowing women to serve on submarines, which would require ending a long-standing ban.
“This is something the [chief of naval operations] and I have been working on since I came into office,” said Ray Mabus, who was confirmed as the secretary...
October 1st, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
China Needs Russian Helicopters
BEIJING: Russian Helicopters, JCS, represents the entire Russian helicopter industry and offers a wide range of light, midsize and heavy helicopters to its clients in China and worldwide. Stable demand for the most popular Mi-8/17 and heavy Mi-26TC helicopters makes the Chinese market a top priority...
September 25th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Navantia Lays Keel for the First LHD for Australia
Navantia has laid on 23th. September the keel for the LHD “Canberra” at the Ferrol shipyard. It is the first of the series of two that Australia contracted with Navantia in 2007.
The ceremony has been presided by the Chief of the Australian Navy, Admiral Russ Crane and by Aurelio Martínez, CEO of...
September 25th, 2009 | News | Read More
U.S. troops in Afghan south meet with elders
U.S. troops in Afghan south meet with elders
U.S. troops and Afghan forces in Zabul Province meet with village elders in a small town outside Kandahar to discuss local issues, such as clean drinking water and school construction. It was the first visit by U.S. troops to the village.
September 18th, 2009 | Military Videos | Read More
Combat Artists – Part 1 – RECON – Military Videos – The Pentagon Channel
Combat Artists - Part 1 - RECON - Military Videos - The Pentagon Channel
Combat Artists - RECON - Part 1
As long as there have been wars, there have been a few who stood witness to events - artists who sketched and painted what they experienced in base camps and on battlefields.
Recon, an original Pentagon...
September 18th, 2009 | Military Videos | Read More
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UAE Selects Pilatus PC-21 Training System
November 18, 2009 05:11
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UK’s largest fully-autonomous Unmanned Aircraft completes flight trials
November 18, 2009 05:11
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Russian missile cruiser leaves Singapore
November 18, 2009 05:11
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Pakistan says towns cleared in Taliban offensive
November 18, 2009 05:11
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US Afghan supply flights over Russia still not on: US
November 18, 2009 05:11
