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Russia wants an UAV-killer machine based on Pantsir-S system

Russia Defense Ministry said on Dec. 18 that Russia is upgrading its Pantsir-S air defense systems with enhancements that will improve their capability to intercept UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). The…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 20, 2013
Helicopters

Irish Air Corps Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Helicopters in Ireland

50 years ago, the distinctive high-pitched sound of two Alouette III helicopters reverberated across the skies of Dublin for the very first time. The date was Nov. 26, 1963 and…

Seamus Murphy Seamus Murphy
December 20, 2013
Military Aviation

Russian MiG-31 Foxhound jets grounded after one crashes near Vladivostok

On Dec. 14, a Russian Air Force MiG-31 Foxhound, possibly involved in a post-modernization test flight.crashed near Vladivostok on Dec. 14. According to the Russian MoD, one of the engines…

Jacek Siminski Jacek Siminski
December 19, 2013
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[Image] Drone Survival Guide

If you are a terrorist or live next to some suspect one and are worried about drone strikes, this guide may be useful. Available in several formats and languages the…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 19, 2013
Military Aviation

New photos show Eurofighter Typhoon with Storm Shadow cruise missiles

Started on Nov. 27 at Decimomannu airbase, in Sardinia, flying activity aimed at integrating the MBDA Storm Shadow missile, a 1.300 kg standoff weapon (over 5-mt long), onto Eurofighter Typhoon…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 19, 2013
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New Video of British Killer Drones Incinerating Taliban in Afghanistan

We have seen several videos showing U.S. Reaper drones attacking Taliban in Afghanistan with rain of Hellfires. But, since the RAF (Royal Air Force) operates just five of them, it's…

David Cenciotti David Cenciotti
December 19, 2013
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