The latest arms import and export database from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shows China surpassing Germany to become the third largest weapons exporter.
Monthly Archives: March 2015
Adm. Locklear shortlisted for Joint Chiefs Chairman
Sources told Defense One that the reason behind the delay in letting Adm. Samuel Locklear retire as commander of the U.S. Pacific Command is because he is being considered for the post of the chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff.
“Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III 2012” by United States Navy – http://www.pacom.mil/web/site_pages/Staff%20Directory/J0/J00-Biography-locklear.shtml
http://www.pacom.mil/web/PACOM_Resources/img/J00-Locklear-h.jpg. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
First successful test of Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb
Saab and Boeing had successfully adapted the GBU-39 Small Diameter Bomb I for ground launch using the M26 rocket.
U.S. Navy delays delivery of first two Zumwalt-class destroyers
Complexity in building an all-electric ship has forced General Dynamics Bath Iron Works and the U.S. Navy to delay delivery of the first two Zumwalt-class destroyers.
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CIA spent years trying to hack Apple’s security measures on iPhones and iPads
Documents obtained by The Intercept revealed that the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency had spent years trying to break the encryption system on Apple’s iPhones and iPads.
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Sixth Sōryū-class submarine commissioned into service
The sixth Sōryū-class submarine, built by Kawasaki Heavy Industries, has been commissioned into service with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force on Mar. 9.
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Photo: KHI
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German Armed Forces buying 36 VPJ-R6 IED jammers
Airbus Defence and Space will supply 36 VPJ-R6 (VPJ = Vehicle Protection Jammer) IED jammers for the German Armed Forces.
(c) Airbus Defence and Space
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Iran’s second Moudge-class frigate joins Caspian Sea fleet
The second frigate from Iran’s Moudge-class has joined the Caspian Sea fleet on Mar. 9.
“IRINSJamaran” by Aspahbod – Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Lockheed Martin says its laser has highest power for its type
Lockheed Martin’s 30-kilowatt fiber laser weapon system, dubbed ATHENA, successfully disabled the engine of a small truck in a matter of seconds during a recent field test.
Photo: Lockheed Martin
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Israel has doubled the number of orders for parts for Merkava, Namer
The Israeli Defense Ministry has doubled the number of orders for parts for Merkava tanks and Namer armored personnel carriers.
“Namer in US” by 1st Lt. Tyler N. Ginter – http://www.army.mil/media/250223. Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.
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