Limited Number of Weapons In German Military Ready for Action: Report
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DefenceTalkGerman lawmakers are set to hear about how Germany’s military, the Bundeswehr, has access to less than 50 percent of many major weapons systems. The findings are the latest to underscore problems in the armed forces. Many primary weapons systems in the Bundeswehr are not available for training exercises or deployment, according to a new […]https://www.defencetalk.com/limited-number-of-weapons-in-german-military-ready-for-action-report-71514/
India to Buy Four Russian Frigates for $3bn
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DefenceTalkNew Delhi and Moscow have finalised contractual terms for four new stealth frigates that Russia will supply the Indian Navy for slightly over Rs 200 billion ($3 billion), or about Rs 50 billion ($775 million) per vessel. Designated the “Upgraded Krivak III class”, the first two frigates will be built in Yantar Shipyard, in Kaliningrad, […]https://www.defencetalk.com/india-to-buy-four-russian-frigates-for-3bn-71511/
Iran Signals Plan to Build Nuclear-Powered Ships
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DefenceTalkIran has disclosed plans to develop nuclear reactors for ships, despite a deal with world powers that curtails its atomic program. The project is likely to get a cool response in Washington. Tehran has told United Nations nuclear inspectors of its plan to build nuclear reactors for ships, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iran-signals-plan-to-build-nuclear-powered-ships-71508/
Strikes, clashes rock Syria’s Ghouta despite ceasefire call
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DefenceTalkFresh regime air strikes and heavy clashes shook rebel-held Eastern Ghouta on Sunday (Feb 25) despite a UN demand for a ceasefire to end one of the most ferocious assaults of Syria’s civil war. After days of diplomatic wrangling, the Security Council on Saturday adopted a resolution calling for a 30-day ceasefire in Syria “without […]https://www.defencetalk.com/strikes-clashes-rock-syrias-ghouta-despite-ceasefire-call-71505/
Russia tested ‘over 200 new weapons’ in Syria: MP
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DefenceTalkRussia has tested over 200 new types of arms in Syria during its campaign in support of President Bashar al-Assad, a senior lawmaker said Thursday, as Moscow was accused of taking part in air strikes against rebel-held Eastern Ghouta. “As we helped the brotherly Syrian people, we tested over 200 new types of weapons,” said […]https://www.defencetalk.com/russia-tested-over-200-new-weapons-in-syria-mp-71503/
Canada to accept bid from Boeing for new fighter jets
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DefenceTalkCanada said Thursday it was allowing Boeing to submit a bid to replace the country’s aging F-18 fleet, after an earlier trade dispute between the American manufacturer and Ottawa. The announcement came a month after the US International Trade Commission rejected a complaint filed by Boeing against its Canadian rival Bombardier, demanding nearly 300 percent […]https://www.defencetalk.com/canada-to-accept-bid-from-boeing-for-new-fighter-jets-71501/
Singapore Invites Cyberattacks To Strengthen Defences
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DefenceTalkHundreds of hackers have targeted Singapore’s defence ministry — but the attacks were at the government’s invitation in an unusual attempt to strengthen cybersecurity. Authorities said Wednesday they had paid out US$14,750 in prize money to the best of the 264 so-called “white hat” hackers — specialists who seek to break into networks to check […]https://www.defencetalk.com/singapore-invites-cyberattacks-to-strengthen-defences-71498/
China Upgrades Airspace Defense in West to Counter Threat from India
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DefenceTalkChina is upgrading its Western Theater Command in order to confront any threat from India, a Chinese military specialist said after photographs of a J-10 jet flying over the high-altitude plateau in western China were released by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) during the Spring Festival holiday. The pictures posted on the English version of […]https://www.defencetalk.com/china-upgrades-airspace-defense-in-west-to-counter-threat-from-india-71495/
Netherlands To Buy AH-64E Remanufactured Apache Attack Helicopters
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DefenceTalkThe State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Netherlands of items and services to support the upgrade/remanufacture of AH-64D Block II Apache Attack Helicopters to the AH-64E configuration for an estimated cost of $1.191 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this […]https://www.defencetalk.com/netherlands-to-buy-ah-64e-remanufactured-apache-attack-helicopters-71493/
Artificial Intelligence Poses Questions For Nature Of War: Jim Mattis
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DefenceTalkArtificial intelligence and its impact on weapons of the future has made US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis doubt his own theories on warfare. A question on the subject prompted the retired Marine general to give an impromptu seminar on his theory of war Saturday to reporters returning with him from a week-long tour of Europe. […]https://www.defencetalk.com/artificial-intelligence-poses-questions-for-nature-of-war-jim-mattis-71490/