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Re-engining the E-8 JSTARS

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/re-engining-the-e-8-jstars-04891/

The USA's E-8 JSTARS is a Boeing 707-300 derivative that provides a picture of the ground situation analogous to the E-3 AWACS' picture of the air situation. JSTARS aircraft use their radars to determine the direction, speed and patterns of military

American ISIS: Der heimische Terrorismus der USA nach dem Irakkrieg - VICE

http://www.vice.com/de/read/american-isis-der-heimische-terrorismus-der-usa-349

Das US-Militär rekrutierte Neonazis, Bandenmitglieder und Kriminelle als Kämpfer im War on Terror—und jetzt kehren sie heim.

GBU-44 Viper Strike: Death From Above

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/gbu44-viper-strike-death-from-above-03127/

Death from above(click to view larger) The Viper Strike began life as the BAT - a canceled munition option for ground-fired ATACMS missiles. After USAF Predator UAVs armed with Hellfire missiles began to show promise in the Global War on Terror,…

France’s Future SSNs: The Barracuda Class

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/frances-future-ssns-the-barracuda-class-02902/

SSN Barracuda cutaway In December 2006, France's Defense Ministry awarded a contract for nuclear-propelled fast attack submarines to state-owned warship builder DCN and nuclear energy group Areva-TA. The contract's total value could be as high as EUR…

Desert Leopards: Germany Selling Heavy Armor to the Saudis?

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/Desert-Leopards-Germany-Selling-Heavy-Armor-to-the-Saudis-06993/

In mid-2011 reports surfaced that Saudi Arabia was preparing to buy around 200 German Leopard 2A7+ main battle tanks. Those reports stirred serious controversy in Germany, and indirectly confirmed the existence of a sales request. Saudi Arabia would…

Bundesheer - TRUPPENDIENST - Ausgabe 6/2008 - Der Eurofighter "Typhoon" (VII)

http://www.bmlv.gv.at/truppendienst/ausgaben/artikel.php?id=807

Webauftritt des Österreichischen Bundesheeres

F-35 JSF Hit by Serious Design Problems

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/f-35-jsf-hit-by-serious-design-problems-04311/

by Johan Boeder in The Netherlands. Earlier versions of this article have been published in the Dutch press and Defense-Aerospace. DID has worked with the author to create an edited, updated version with full documentation of sources. On May 3, 2007,…

IAR What IAR: The USMC’s SAW Substitution

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/IAR-What-IAR-The-USMCs-SAW-Substitution-05240

The US Marines have been using the M249 5.56mm light machine gun since 1984. Many were worn from use, and at 15-17 pounds empty, these belt-fed weapons are rather heavy. They can be more hindrance than help in some of the close-quarters urban warfare

USA Issues JSOW Block III Production Contracts

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/USA-Issues-JSOW-Block-III-Production-Contracts-05338/

In March 2007, Raytheon received a contract to develop the AGM-154C-1 variant of the popular JSOW glide bomb family. This new version would add moving target capability via improved imaging infrared seekers, better seeker algorithms, and a 2-way

CH-53K: The U.S. Marines' HLR Helicopter Program (updated) (defense acquisition, defence purchasing, military procurement)

https://web.archive.org/web/20070102181237/http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/2006/12/ch53k-the-us-marines-hlr-helicopter-progr

CH-53E, Cobra Gold 2002(click to view full) The U.S. Marines have a problem. The CH-53E Super Stallion medium-heavy lift helicopters they rely upon to move troops, vehicles, and supplies off of their ships are wearing out. Fast. Yet the pace...

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