China to Enhance J-20 Stealth Fighter Capabilities
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DefenceTalkChina will continue to improve and upgrade its cutting-edge J-20 stealth fighter jet, giving it more capabilities than merely penetrating an enemy’s air defense networks, according to its chief designer. Yang Wei, a deputy director of science and technology at Aviation Industry Corp of China and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, told […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-to-enhance-j-20-stealth-fighter-capabilities-71570/
Trump pushes for new ‘space force’
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DefenceTalkPresident Donald Trump said Tuesday he wants the US military to create a new “space force,” adding to the Pentagon’s current ground, navy and air forces. Trump told troops at the Miramar Marine Corps Air Station near San Diego that the new group would be able to encapsulate the “tremendous amount” of work the military […]https://www.defencetalk.com/trump-pushes-for-new-space-force-71568/
Germany’s Rheinmetall wins Australia combat vehicle contract
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DefenceTalkGerman manufacturer Rheinmetall won a Aus$5.2 (US$4.1 billion) contract Wednesday to supply Australia with new armoured combat vehicles as Canberra boosts its defence capabilities. The deal will see Rheinmetall supply 211 of its Boxer CRV vehicles built with Australian steel by Australian workers, defeating a rival bid from BAE Systems. “The vehicles will provide improved […]https://www.defencetalk.com/germanys-rheinmetall-wins-australia-combat-vehicle-contract-71566/
Israel selling Uzi-maker IMI Systems to private firm
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DefenceTalkIsrael is selling state-owned IMI Systems, maker of the Uzi submachine gun, to defense company Elbit Systems for more than half a billion dollars, the finance ministry said on Sunday. The government began the process of privatizing IMI Systems, formerly known as Israel Military Industries, in 2013. The firm is the manufacturer of the legendary […]https://www.defencetalk.com/israel-selling-uzi-maker-imi-systems-to-private-firm-71563/
SIPRI: Conflicts fuel weapon deliveries to Middle East, Asia
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DefenceTalkWeapons imports to the Middle East and Asia have boomed over the past five years, fuelled by war and tensions in those regions, a new study showed on Monday (Mar 12). In the period between 2013 and 2017, arms imports to the conflict-ridden Middle East more than doubled, jumping by 103 per cent compared with […]https://www.defencetalk.com/sipri-conflicts-fuel-weapon-deliveries-to-middle-east-asia-71561/
Coalition live-fire exercise enhances Iraqi combat capabilities
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DefenceTalkThe first coalition live-fire exercise for the Iraqi Forward Air Controller course took place at Besmaya Range, Iraq, March 4-8, 2018. The Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve, in conjunction with the Coalition Aviation Advisory and Training Team, coordinated the exercise to certify newly trained Iraqi Forward air controllers. The exercise showcased the progress the […]https://www.defencetalk.com/coalition-live-fire-exercise-enhances-iraqi-combat-capabilities-71558/
US Army developing system to allow Soldiers to see buried bombs for route clearance
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DefenceTalkThe Army is developing technology that visually alerts Soldiers to hidden explosives in the ground rather than just providing them an audible notification during use of mine detector equipment. Called real-time spatial location tracking, the technology can show sensor images of buried bombs on either a heads-up display or tablet attached to a handheld detector. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-developing-system-to-allow-soldiers-to-see-buried-bombs-for-route-clearance-71555/
US Army researchers improving biometrics speed, accuracy for military intelligence, security
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DefenceTalkHuge advances in biometric collection and database query are now being made with more to come on the horizon, said William Graves, the chief engineer for Program Executive Office Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors. That’s great news for the intelligence community and for force protection efforts, said Graves, whose office is the lead for all […]https://www.defencetalk.com/us-army-researchers-improving-biometrics-speed-accuracy-for-military-intelligence-security-71552/
10 rebels killed in Colombia military operation: official
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DefenceTalkColombia’s defense ministry said 10 National Liberation Army guerrillas were killed early Tuesday in what would be the rebel group’s biggest battlefield loss since peace talks were suspended in January. The defense ministry said a combined army and air force operation targeted a rebel column in the northwestern department of Antioquia that it said was […]https://www.defencetalk.com/10-rebels-killed-in-colombia-military-operation-official-71550/
Pakistan Navy, Air Force test fire anti-ship cruise missile
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DefenceTalkPakistan Navy and Air Force jointly conducted long-range anti-ship cruise missile firings in North Arabian Sea, demonstrating its fire power and combat readiness. Pakistan’s Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman witnessed the live weapon firing on board Pakistan Navy Ship Nasr on Monday. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-navy-air-force-test-fire-anti-ship-cruise-missile-71547/