Defense Daily International
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Missile DefenseMDA Scores SM-3 IIA Hit Using Japan Aegis Model
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and Navy successfully intercepted an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) target with an Aegis Ashore-launched Raytheon [RTN] Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) Block IIA interceptor in the Pacific Ocean […]
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Air ForceAir Force’s B-21 Bomber Passes Critical Design Review
The Air Force successfully held a critical design review for the weapon system of its next-generation nuclear-capable bomber, completing a multi-faceted technical review that further paves the way for manufacturing […]
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InternationalU.K. Reveals Three Type 31e Frigate Builders Shortlist
The U.K. Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Monday announced the three competitors to build the planned Type 31e general purpose frigate for the Royal Navy. The ministry awarded contracts worth […]
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InternationalAustralia Receives First Two Locally Based F-35s
The Australian Defence Force received its first two F-35A aircraft this weekend, becoming the seventh nation worldwide with Joint Strike Fighters on home soil, Lockheed Martin [LMT] said. The two […]
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DDI for Fri. December 7, 2018
- Granger Suggests Halting Saudi Arms Sales, At Least Those Used Against Yemen
- DoD’s Next Technology Transfer Lead Looking At Increasing UAS Exports, Impact Of Potential Turkey F-35 Removal
- U.K. Invests Another $512 Million In Dreadnought SLBM Submarine
- GD’s European Land Business Acquires German Military Vehicle Maintenance Company
- With New High-Speed Prototype, Russian Helicopters Gunning For Sikorsky’s Raider
- Reagan Forum Panelists View China As Main ‘Pacing Threat’ to U.S. Security
- Russia Showcasing Mi-38, KA-52K helos at Egypt Defense Show
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Navy/USMCU.K. Invests Another $512 Million In Dreadnought SLBM Submarine
The U.K. Defense Minister announced an additional $512 million (400 million British pounds) investment in funding for the nuclear armed ballistic missile Dreadnought-class submarine program on Thursday. The Defence Ministry […]
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InternationalWith New High-Speed Prototype, Russian Helicopters Gunning For Sikorsky’s Raider
The Russian Ministry of Defense has officially approved development of a new high-speed combat helicopter prototype that will be considered a direct rival to the Lockheed Martin Sikorsky [LMT] S-97 […]
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InternationalRussia Showcasing Mi-38, KA-52K helos at Egypt Defense Show
Russia is showcasing the Mi-38 and KA-52K helicopters at the first annual Egypt Defense Expo this week in Cairo. Rostec, the state corporation that owns Russian Helicopters, said that the […]
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InternationalDoD’s Next Technology Transfer Lead Looking At Increasing UAS Exports, Impact Of Potential Turkey F-35 Removal
The Air Force’s top official overseeing foreign military sales is set to take over as director of the Pentagon’s technology transfer office in January, and plans to push for continued […]
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InternationalGranger Suggests Halting Saudi Arms Sales, At Least Those Used Against Yemen
The chairman of the House panel that oversees U.S. defense spending last Saturday suggested that U.S. sales of weapons to Saudi Arabia that the Kingdom is using in its war […]