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11/23/2024 12:48:16 pm

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Prototype

This Made in Russia Hoverbike Looks Way Cool -- and Way Too Dangerous

Hoversurf describes Scorpion-3 as a "human carrying drone" that will spark a "Revolution in Human Mobility."

Need money

US Armed Forces Need Money Now to Fight Tonight

The U.S. Army is at its smallest level since before World War II.

Obsolete

China’s Navy Facing Shortage of Guided Missile Destroyers to Defend its New Carriers

Three other obsolete destroyers were also recently upgraded to become better defenders of PLAN's carriers.

Kissing cousins

Israel, China Take another Stab at Improving Military Logistics Cooperation

Gen. Zhao briefed the Israeli delegation on China's national defense and military reform situations.

Being replaced

PLA Begins Testing New High Tech Dog Tags for Soldiers, Pilots, Sailors and Rocket Crews

The new ID tags feature advanced, new materials and intelligent chip technology.

Cyber war

China's Strategic Support Force to Wage Cyber and Space War vs the US

The SSF will be a key tool that will allow the PLA to leapfrog the U.S. military in critical emerging technologies.

Three hulls

Trimaran Warship Concept for China’s Navy Unveiled at IDEX 2017

Trimaran warships and their three interconnected hulls feature better stability and seaworthiness.

For export

China’s FC-31 Stealth Fighter and VT-4 Tank Hog the Limelight at IDEX 2017 in Dubai

Eight Chinese companies are taking part in IDEX 2017, or the 13rd Abu Dhabi International Defense Exhibition and Conference.

Upgrades

F-15 Eagle Getting Extensive Refit to Counter China’s J-10 Fighter

The F-15s will also receive AESA (Active Electronically Scanned Array) radars.

New weapon

Houthis used Remote Controlled Suicide Boat to Blast Saudi Warship; Iran and China Blamed for Attack

The attack on the Al Madinah is the first confirmed use of a remote controlled suicide boat by the Houthis or any other Islamist terrorist group for that matter.

No dissent

China’s Armed Police and Soldiers Aim to Strike Fear among Muslims in Xinjiang

In 2013, the CPC spent more on public security ($112 billion) than on the PLA ($108 billion).

Killers

Russian Weapons Used by Assad’s Army in Syrian Civil War on Display at IDEX 2017

Russian weapons are well proven in the Middle East, proudly said Igor Sevastyanov, Rosoboronexport Deputy Director General.

Cheap

Russia Developing MiG 1.44 Derivative to Back-up Troubled Sukhoi PAK FA Stealth Fighter

Russia has admitted PAK FA is already its most expensive weapons system.

Stealthy

H-20 Nuclear Strategic Bomber will Solve Maritime Crises Preventing China’s Ascent

The H-20 is "also of great realistic significance for countering nuclear blackmail from superpowers."

New weapon

H&K M27 IAR now Closer to Becoming Service Rifle of US Marines

The M27 has already replaced the heavier M-249 Squad Assault Weapon (SAW).

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