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"The human factor will decide the fate of war, of all wars. Not the Mirage, nor any other plane, and not the screwdriver, or the wrench or radar or missiles or all the newest technology and electronic innovations. Men—and not just men of action, but men of thought. Men for whom the expression 'By ruses shall ye make war' is a philosophy of life, not just the object of lip service." IDF-AF commander Ezer Weizman:On Eagles' Wings
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India makes payments to French firm to upgrade Mirage fleet 8 Mar 2012 2:02 AM (13 years ago)

India has started making payments to French defence major Dassault Aviation for upgrading its fleet of Mirage 2000 aircraft under a deal worth $2.4 billion. The Indian government has started making payments for the deal to upgrade the Mirage aircraft, sources said. Read More

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Israel 'surprised' by India's arms sale ban 8 Mar 2012 1:59 AM (13 years ago)

Israel's defence ministry said on Tuesday it was surprised by India's decision to blacklist six weapons firms, including a top Israeli manufacturer, in connection with a 2009 bribery scandal. "We are surprised by the Indian defence ministry's decision (against Israeli Military Industries) because the process of hearings over the intended sanctions against the company has not been

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HAL likely to handover 1st batch of Tejas to IAF by next year 8 Mar 2012 1:56 AM (13 years ago)

The first batch of the country's indigenously developed light combat aircraft (LCA) "Tejas" was likely to be handed over to the Indian Air Force by next year, a senior Aeronautical Development Agency official said today. "As far as LCA is concerned, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is the prime agency. Last year they have started production. I hope from next year onwards they (the

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Second Indian Mirage-2000 Crash 8 Mar 2012 1:51 AM (13 years ago)

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South Korean SSM-700K Hae Sung I (Sea Star) Anti-ship Missile 8 Mar 2012 1:46 AM (13 years ago)

SSM-700K Hae Sung I (Sea Star) Anti-ship Missile which are deployed guided missile destroyers of Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN).   Read More

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Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) Detection Dog in Afghanistan 8 Mar 2012 1:45 AM (13 years ago)

An Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) detection dog with his U.S. Marine dog handler in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. Read More

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New Build Xian H-6K Bomber 8 Mar 2012 1:44 AM (13 years ago)

New build Xian H-6K bomber powered by by new fuel efficient D-30KP turbofan engines Read More

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J-20 Mighty Dragon Fighter Jet Demonstrates Its Maneuverability 8 Mar 2012 1:42 AM (13 years ago)

Amazing shots of the J-20 Mighty Dragon fifth generation fighter jet while it was displaying its maneuverability on 27th February, 2012. Read More

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JF-17 Thunder Destroys Targets With Live Ammunition In Exercis 8 Mar 2012 1:36 AM (13 years ago)

The JF-17 Thunder fighter jets of the Pakistan  Pakistan Air Force have for the first time participated in squadron level exercise which included the use of live ammunition.  Read more

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Field Training Exercises of SPD’s Special Response Force (SRF) 8 Mar 2012 1:35 AM (13 years ago)

Field training exercises of the Strategic Plans Division(SPD) Special Response Force (SRF). Read more

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Pakistan Tests Hatf II Abdali ballistic missile 8 Mar 2012 1:33 AM (13 years ago)

Pakistan Army Strategic Forces Command (ASFC) has successfully tested Hatf II Abdali ballistic missile with range 180 kilometres. Read More

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India To Test Agni-V Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) 25 Feb 2012 11:11 PM (13 years ago)

India has begun final preparations for the first test of its most-ambitious strategic missile, the 5,000-km Agni-V, which will prove to be both a technical as well as logistical challenge. The Agni-V, which will bring the whole of Asia, 70% of Europe and other regions under its strike envelope, will be tested from Wheeler Island off the Odisha coast towards end-March to early-April, top

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Kim Jong-un Inspects Nuclear, Missile Unit 25 Feb 2012 11:09 PM (13 years ago)

New North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected the North Korean Army's 842nd Unit, North Korea's state-run media reported on Tuesday. The unit, which is under the direct control of the General Staff in charge of all military operations, is said to be tasked with handling the North's nuclear weapons and medium and long-range missiles. Read More

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Iranian Air Defence Exercise 25 Feb 2012 11:06 PM (13 years ago)

Iran's air defense units exercised their capability of targetting Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) during massive air defense drills in the Southern province of Bushehr. Iranian forces shot down a hypothetical enemy's drone on the final day of Sarallah military drills.  The air defense units of Iran's Army deployed various systems on Thursday to counter low-altitude aerial threats

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No corruption cases in US arms deals 22 Feb 2012 1:57 AM (13 years ago)

A Parliamentary Security and Defense Commission member denied today any corruption cases in arms deals with the United States. "Contracts were made with the USA to buy M1 Abrams Main Battle Tanks and fighter planes," MP Qassim al-Araji told Aswat al-Iraq.  He called the media reports "illogical," noting that there are "some parts that do not want to see the Iraqi army equipped

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Russia to deliver 120 T-90 main battle tanks to Algeria 22 Feb 2012 1:53 AM (13 years ago)

Algeria has signed a contract with Russian state arms exporter Rosoboronexport for 120 additional T-90 main battle tanks. In 2006 Algeria purchased 180 of the type. Algeria signed the contract for the T-90s in September last year, according to the Russian daily economic newspaper Vedomosti, which quoted sources close to Rosoboronexport and Russian Technologies. The 120 tanks are valued at

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Iranian navy ships return from Syria 22 Feb 2012 1:49 AM (13 years ago)

Two Iranian warships sent by Tehran to the Mediterranean last week to help “train the Syrian navy” entered the Suez canal early on Tuesday on their way back to Iran, a canal authorities source told AFP, as Tehran warned it would take pre-emptive action against its enemies if it felt its national interests were endangered.The ships, a destroyer and supply vessel, came from the Syrian port of

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Russia To Counter US Missile Defence System 22 Feb 2012 1:46 AM (13 years ago)

Russia will continue with the overhaul of its missile defence unless the US drops its plans for a European missile shield or proposes a scheme for a joint effort, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said. Russia delivered Tuesday new S-400 Triumf air defence systems to its Western Military District and pledged to put them on alert duty in a month.  Read More

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Indian Transport Mi-17V-5 Helicopters 22 Feb 2012 1:41 AM (13 years ago)

Indian Air Force Has Recently Inducted Armed Multi-Purpose Transport Mi-17V-5 Helicopters   Read More

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Chinese PTL02 6x6 Wheeled Self-Propelled 100mm Tank Destroyer 22 Feb 2012 1:40 AM (13 years ago)

The PTL02 6x6 Wheeled Self-Propelled 100mm Tank Destroyer of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) in Action.   Read More

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Chinese Triman Littoral Combat Ship 22 Feb 2012 1:39 AM (13 years ago)

New photos of the Chinese proof of concept for Chinese high-speed trimaran Littoral Combat Ship has appeared on the Chinese internet. Read More

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India to Develop Advanced Seekers for Tactical Missiles 19 Feb 2012 7:37 PM (13 years ago)

Imagine a war scenario in which miniaturised missiles equipped with Precision-Guided Munitions (PGMs) are unleashed from a mother missile to take out select enemy targets like an ammunition depot while avoiding collateral damage.  A mother missile acts as a “force multiplier” and to achieve the desired result, each miniaturised missile will have a seeker to ensure its independent

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India is building up its armed forces: US intelligence 19 Feb 2012 7:32 PM (13 years ago)

For the second time in less than a fortnight, top American intelligence officials have claimed that India is building up its armed forces focused at China’s perceived aggressive posture in the Asia-Pacific region, Indian media reported on Saturday. "The military situation along the contested border is quiet. However, India is concerned over Chinese logistical improvements and is taking steps

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Indian Air Force to Procure 71 More Armed Helicopter 19 Feb 2012 7:30 PM (13 years ago)

The MI-17 V5 falls in armed helicopter category, with substantial and effective firepower. It has latest and more powerful engines that enhance its payload carrying capability at higher altitudes. Of the 80 choppers ordered earlier, Defence Minister AK Antony formally inducted their first batch on Friday. Of the 71 helicopters to be ordered, 59 would be provided to the IAF for replacing its

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IAF In Muddle As Crucial Trainer Jet Deals Fails To Takeoff 19 Feb 2012 7:27 PM (13 years ago)

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