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Today opening of UMEX 2018 Unmanned Systems Exhibition in Abu Dhabi UAE

February 25, 2018, 7:03 am
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Today is the opening of UMEX , the International Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference which takes place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the 25 to 27 February 2018. This event is a unique opportunity for National and International Defense Companies to showcase latest innovations and development of unmanned military equipment from the land, aerospace and maritime areas. Read full news about UMEX 2018 at this link ....
Global view of UMEX International Unmanned Systems exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Picture source Army Recognition)
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Milrem Robotics from Estonia introduces new generation UGV THeMIS at UMEX 2018

February 25, 2018, 7:33 am
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At UMEX 2018, the International Unmanned Systems Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, (UAE), the Estonian Company Milrem Robotics introduces the next generation of its THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) especially designed to be used on desert terrain and hot climates that is also equipped with autonomous capabilities. (Source Milrem press release). Read full news about UMEX 2018 at this link ....
New generation of Milrem Robotics THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle at UMEX 2018 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. (Source picture Army Recognition)
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Al Marakeb from UAE showcases its new Unmanned Surface Vessel B7 at UMEX 2018

February 25, 2018, 8:05 am
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The UAE-based Boat Manufacturing Company Al Marakeb, a leading maritime company building high-performance glass reinforced plastic (GRP) and marine autonomous vessels, showcases its latest development of unmanned surface vessel (USV) technologies called B7 at the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) 2018, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Read full news about UMEX 2018 at this link ....
The new B7 Unmanned Surface Vessel USV manufactured by the UAE-based Company Al Marakeb at UMEX 2018 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Picture source Army Recognition)
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A future unmanned vehicle made in Turkey?

February 25, 2018, 8:36 am
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Speaking at a meeting at the presidential palace on February 21, president Erdogan declared, making allusion to UAVs: “We will carry it a step further. We should reach the ability to produce unmanned tanks as well. We will do it!” 

The Russian Uran-9, a possible reference for Erdogan's project
(Picture source: YouTube)
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Ukr Spec exhibits its PD-1 UAV at UMEX 2018

February 25, 2018, 9:04 am
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The PD-1 unmanned aerial system is specially designed for ISTAR operations. A PD-1 system consists of two PD-1 unmanned aerial vehicles with 50cc gas engine, planar high resolution 35 MP or 50 MP digital camera, rugged case ground control station, communication link, video transmission link, video transmission link, antennas, spare parts and accessories. Read more
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Qinetiq North America has developed fifth generation of TALON EOD Robot

February 25, 2018, 10:55 am
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The American Company Qinetiq North America has developed the fifth generation of its TALON explosive ordnance disposal robot offering new capabilities and plug-and-play architecture for a full range of accessories. Since its introduction in 2000, QinetiQ North America’s TALON family of robots has earned a reputation for durability, flexibility, modularity and performance in keeping personnel, assets and civilians out of harm’s way. Read full news about UMEX 2018 at this link ...
The Talon V is the fifth generation of TALON EOD robot developed by QINETIQ North America
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Piaggio P.1HH HammerHead Unmanned Aerial System to enter in service with UAE armed forces

February 25, 2018, 11:01 am
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At UMEX 2018, the International Unmanned Systems Exhibition in Abu Dhabi (UAE), the Italian Company Piaggio Aerospace showcases its latest development of its P.1HH HammerHead, a state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) designed for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. The HammerHead UAS was developed from the design of the P.180 Avanti II commercial aircraft. Read full news about UMEX 2018 at this link ...
Piaggio Aerospace P.1HH HammerHead UAS at UMEX 2018, the International Unmanned Systems Exhibition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Picture source Army Recognition)
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Eli Airborne Solutions exhibits its Drone Nest at UMEX 2018

February 25, 2018, 11:03 am
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Eli airborne solutions exhibits its Drone nest at UMEX 2018, you can visit them at the Estonian pavillon. The Eli Drone Nest has been developed to provide a new dimension of autonomy to the already mature ELIX-XL multirotor platform. An installed drone nest provides an operational radius of 5km and a network of drone nests can deliver visual information from a vast area of land. Read more
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Iran: low-altitude weapons tested in wargame

February 25, 2018, 11:29 am
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The Iranian army test-fired low-altitude air defense systems during a military exercise in the northern city of Babolsar.
Iran has carried on various tests of its low-altitude antiaircraft systems
(Picture source: Iran)
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Qatar Coast Guard 48m Patrol Boat Completes Sea Trials

February 25, 2018, 3:25 pm
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BMT has successfully completed sea trials for the first of two 48m patrol boats destined for the Qatar Coastguard. Partnering with ARES Shipyard (ARES), the duo have designed and built 17 patrol boats from advanced composites in just 36 months – 18 months ahead of schedule. The last in the series – the 48m ARES 150 HERCULES has just completed sea trials which have been hailed a success with the vessel achieving a maximum speed of 37 knots.
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India: over 400 drones wanted by the army

February 26, 2018, 12:31 am
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Over the next decade, the Indian armed forces intend to procure over 400 drones, including combat and submarine-launched remotely piloted aircraft, as well as directed energy weapons (DEWs) like high-energy lasers and high-powered microwaves capable of destroying enemy targets and even satellites.
"Harop" drone made by IAI (Picture source: IAI)

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Russia: Chaborz-6 tactical buggy rolled out in Grozny

February 26, 2018, 1:03 am
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US contract for Swedish C-130 fleet support

February 26, 2018, 2:03 am
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Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group awarded Swedish Air Force contract to support Lockheed Martin C-130 fleet. Försvarets materielverk, the Swedish Armed Forces Defence Materiel Administration, awarded the contract to Marshall.
Lockheed Martin C-130 of the Swedish Air Force (Picture source : Wikipedia)

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King Air 350ER ISR for Kuwait

February 26, 2018, 2:33 am
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On 21 February, the US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kuwait of King Air 350ER Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft for an estimated cost of $259 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible imminent sale.
Kuwait will get its first ISR fleet thanks to four King Air 350ERs (Picture source: Beechcraft/Textron Aviation)

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Russia: Ilyushin Il-76MD Candid airlifters train to drop bombs

February 26, 2018, 3:42 am
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Like on 30 January 2015, Ilyushin Il-76MD (“Candid” in NATO code) airlifters accomplished a unique mission to drop bombs at a range in Tver region, the Russian Defense Ministry said. "Pilots of the military-transport aviation imitated the dropping of day and night flash bombs to mark the target area for airborne assault. They also fired from rear guns at ground targets comprising light armor and automobiles of the conditional adversary," it said.
The Ilyushin Il-76MD "Candid" was designed in 1967, during the Soviet era
(Picture source: Wikipedia)

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USAF T-X trainer aircraft to arrive in San Antonio-Randolph in 2022

February 26, 2018, 4:01 am
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The Air Force announced on February 21 that the Advanced Pilot Trainer (T-X) will replace T-38C Talon aircraft at existing undergraduate pilot training bases, with Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, named as the preferred location for the first T-X aircraft scheduled to arrive in 2022. The other locations include Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi; Laughlin AFB, Texas; Sheppard AFB, Texas; and Vance AFB, Oklahoma.
The T-38C Talon will be replaced by T-X trainers (Picture source: USAF)

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New Turkish ground forces operation in Syria

February 26, 2018, 6:36 am
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Turkey's prime minister says part of the operation is to establish a 30km 'safe zone' in Syrian enclave of Afrin to bar the establishment of a Kurdish corridor along its border. Turkish news agency Anadolu reported that the Turkish forces were backed by armoured vehicles, special forces and infantry regiments.
Turkish special forces attacking in Syrian Kurdistan (Picture source: YouTube)

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Russia: new state armament program signed

February 26, 2018, 6:59 am
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Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov has confirmed the signing of new state armament program (GPV) by President Vladimir Putin. "The case is that this is a secret decree issued by President, and I can add nothing. It has been signed," he concluded.
Mobile launcher unit of Topol ICBM Intercontinental ballistic missile at Army-2017(Picture source: Army Recognition)

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New Predator training center opens its doors in Italy

February 26, 2018, 7:15 am
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CAE on February 25 announced that the Italian Air Force has recently accepted into service a Predator Mission Trainer located at Amendola Air Force Base (AFB) in Italy. The Predator Mission Trainer, specifically representing the Italian Air Force’s Predator A during phase one of this delivery, was jointly developed by CAE and General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI). Read more
CAE has delivered a Predator Mission Trainer to the Italian Air Force that is capable of delivering zero flight time training
(Credit: CAE)
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P&W Canada to provide PT6C-67D engine for TEMSCO's UH-1H upgrade program

February 26, 2018, 7:50 am
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Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) announced today that it will provide its PT6C-67D powerplant for the engine conversion program of the UH-1H helicopter. The supplemental type certificate (STC) for the engine conversion program is held by TEMSCO Helicopters, Inc., of Alaska. P&WC is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corporation company. Read more
One of the 24 TH-1H's that were modified to train US Air Force helicopter student pilots
(Credit: U.S. Air Force/Master Sgt. Lance Cheung)
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