Archive for the ‘News’ Category
China ramps up espionage against US: study
Washington: China is sharply stepping up espionage against the United States as the rising Asian power grows more sophisticated in cyber warfare and spy recruitment, a report to Congress warned Thursday.
"China is changing the way that espionage is being done," said Carolyn Bartholomew, the chair of...
November 20th, 2009 | Defense & Security News | Read More
Weapons school completes large scale mobility exercise
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE: Airmen from two U.S. Air Force Weapons School squadrons and aircrews flying 40 heavy-body aircraft completed a Mobility Air Forces Exercise over the Nevada Test and Training Range here Nov. 18.
"This is essentially the capstone for our Weapons Instructor Course, helping us learn...
November 20th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
RAF Puma Helicopters United at Benson
After 91 years the RAF ceased flying from Northern Ireland yesterday when the Puma helicopters from 230 'Tiger' Squadron left the area for their new home at RAF Benson in Oxfordshire.
Nine helicopters from 230 'Tiger' Squadron left their old base at Joint Helicopter Command Flying Station Aldergrove...
November 20th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
C-17 Heavy Airlifter Simulator Delivered
Greg Combet, the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, and Shayne Neumann, the Federal Member for Blair, announced today that the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) will benefit from the achievement of a major training milestone for Australia’s C-17 Heavy Airlift Capability.
“The C-17...
November 20th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Precision Targeting System Begins Final Testing
China Lake CA: BAE Systems has entered the final phase of testing on its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS), a technology that increases the accuracy and cost-effectiveness of airborne weapon systems.
The tests seek to confirm the production readiness of the APKWS rocket and its ability to...
November 20th, 2009 | Defense Technology News | Read More
Air Force Warfare Center Improves Warfighter Support
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE: At the Air Force Warfare Center here, lessons learned supporting ground troops in Afghanistan and Iraq are being shared with the aviation community and incorporated into the training as quickly as they’re developed.
Meanwhile, the center’s operational arm, the 57th Wing, is...
November 19th, 2009 | Air Force News | Read More
Laser Joint Direct Attack Munitions for Singapore
WASHINGTON: The Defense Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress today of a possible Foreign Military Sale to Singapore of a variety of Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) Guidance Kits and Precision Laser Guidance kits including associated parts, equipment, training and logistical support for...
November 19th, 2009 | Missiles & Bombs News | Read More
Boeing Laser Systems Destroy Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Tests
ALBUQUERQUE, NM: The Boeing Company in May demonstrated the ability of mobile laser weapon systems to perform a unique mission: track and destroy small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
During the U.S. Air Force-sponsored tests at the Naval Air Warfare Center in China Lake, Calif., the Mobile Active...
November 19th, 2009 | Defense Technology News | Read More
EU to extend anti-piracy mission off Somalia through 2010
UNITED NATIONS: The European Union has decided to extend the mandate of its piracy mission off the coast of Somalia until the end of 2010, Sweden's UN envoy has said.
The European Union — through the naval Operation Atalanta — continues to contribute to maritime security in the area, and has decided...
November 19th, 2009 | Navy News | Read More
Russia continues to modernize its nuclear triad
MOSCOW: Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (SMF), the land-based component of the nuclear triad, will put on combat duty a second regiment equipped with Topol-M mobile missile systems by the end of 2009.
Topol-M (SS-27 Stalin) missiles are the mainstay of the ground-based component of Russia's nuclear...
November 19th, 2009 | Missiles & Bombs News | 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
