China's newest ballistic missile submarine has been glimpsed for the first time. The Jin-class vessel, which has been under development for many years, was photographed south of the north-eastern Chinese city of Dalian in late 2006, news service Reuters reported today. Althoug

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US Secretary of Defence Robert Gates says Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) are not an uncontrollable challenge, and has urged the defence industry to produce Mine-Resistant Ambush-Protected vehicles (MRAPs) quickly and in greater numbers. MRAP vehicles can safely guard against explos

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Russia has threatened to place missiles in the EU's backyard if the US continues with its plan to set up a missile defence shield in Poland. Russia's first deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov says Russia could place missiles in Kaliningrad, which is surrounded by Poland and Lithuania, s

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A US military school is using 3D technology to ensure its students truly understand the machines they are working on. The US Army 187th Ordnance Battalion Wheel Vehicle Mechanic School at Fort Jackson is utilising NGRAIN technology, which allows students to see 3D simulations of a vehic

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The long-protected Chinese defence industry is opening up to foreign investors as the Chinese Government seeks to invigorate the industry. Firms producing less-sensitive military equipment will be allowed to solicit domestic and foreign investors under new guidelines issued by the Chine

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The US Army is merging the Joint Network Node (JNN) and Warfighter Information Network Tactical (WIN-T) in an effort to reduce costs and streamline acquisition efforts. JNN supports asymmetrical warfare with a small number of selected individuals on the move. JNN is primarily utilising

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South Korea has unveiled a new armoured amphibious vehicle after eight years of development. The K21, a variant of the K200 personnel carrier, weighs 25t, has a top speed of 70km/h and is armed with a mounted, stabilised 40mm auto cannon and a 7.62mm machine gun. The vehicle is capable

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The UK's Serious Fraud Office is to reinterview BAE Systems executives in an ongoing investigation into corruption. The second series of interviews with the executives will look at evidence uncovered in the SFO's investigation into allegations of corruption in Romania, the Czech Republi

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iRobot Corp has teamed up with stun-gun manufacturer Taser to arm robots for the use of the military and law-enforcers. The companies have paired iRobot's PackBot Explorer with the Taser X26, Associated Press reported. Moving to dispel fears of a Hollywood-style robot revoluti

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The world's single biggest fighter jet order will go to one manufacturer, according to the Indian Air Force (IAF). IAF chief of air staff Chief Marshal FH Major says the contract for 126 Multi Role Combat Aircrafts (MCRA) will go to one supplier. "It doesn't make sense to go t

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