H/T to Mil Aerospace Electronics. The U.S. Navy will ask the industry to come up with a prototype High Energy Fiber Laser for its helicopters.
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U.S. concluded Russia violated INF treaty
The U.S. government has concluded that Russia violated the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty by testing a ground-based cruise missile.
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Chinese hackers stole data from Elisra, IAI, Rafael
According to Cyber Engineering Services Inc., Chinese hackers broke into the computer networks of Elisra, Israel Aerospace Industries, and Rafael between Oct. 10, 2011 and Aug. 13, 2012.
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USAF issues RFI for staring IRST
H/T to Mil Aerospace Electronics. The U.S. Air Force has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to determine the feasibility of developing a next generation airborne long range offensive IRST that is a staring system.
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India to allow private sector firms to manufacture military transport aircraft
The new Indian government has cleared the way for private companies to participate in the manufacturing of 56 military transport aircraft.
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