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Seoul to Get New Global Hawk Intel System, 16 More F-16s

Seoul to Get New Global Hawk Intel System, 16 More F-16s

South Korea will receive a cutting-edge system used to analyze imagery taken by its Global Hawk drones next month from the United States, as well as 16 more F-35A fighter jets by next year, Seoul’s arms procurement agency said Tuesday.

The system will greatly enhance South Korea’s capacity to …

Australia, UK Agree to Cooperate on Frigate Programs

Australia, UK Agree to Cooperate on Frigate Programs

Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) have further strengthened their enduring defence relationship by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to cooperate on building and delivering the next generation of cutting-edge frigates.

The MoU re-enforces both countries’ commitment to working togeth…

Russia’s MoD Opposes Finance Ministry Austerity Measures

Russia’s MoD Opposes Finance Ministry Austerity Measures

MOSCOW — Russia’s Defense Ministry says it has rejected austerity measures proposed by the Finance Ministry, such as reducing of the number of military personnel.

In a proposal submitted to Russia’s Security Council earlier this month, the Finance Ministry suggested cutting the country’s militar…

Rheinmetall, Textron Team to Offer Lynx KF41 to US Army

Rheinmetall, Textron Team to Offer Lynx KF41 to US Army

American Rheinmetall Vehicles, LLC, a subsidiary of Germany-based Rheinmetall Defence, is teaming with Textron Systems in pursuit of the US Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) program.

American Rheinmetall Vehicles is forming a US industry team that will consist of numerous leading U…

Boeing, US Navy to Demo Future Ramjet Missile Technology

Boeing, US Navy to Demo Future Ramjet Missile Technology

ST. LOUIS — Boeing and the U.S. Navy will demonstrate advanced missile technologies that will make carrier air wing strike fighters more lethal against threats into the next decade.

Boeing has been awarded a $30 million contract from the Navy to co-develop the Supersonic Propulsion Enabled Adva…

Chinese Troops Test New Artillery in Tibet

Chinese Troops Test New Artillery in Tibet

LHASA, Tibet — An artillery brigade under the PLA Xizang Military Command recently maneuvered hundreds of miles to a shooting range at the alpine area to test the firing efficiency of a new type of artillery.

During the training in the past, the targets were usually set at the best firepower ra…

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