The U.S. Army’s next-generation AH-64 Apache Block III attack helicopter is expected to be ready for operational deployment by next year.
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Apache Block III on mark, Army says
Thursday, April 5th, 2012Russian Ship to Hold Drills Off Syria
Thursday, April 5th, 2012A Russian warship will dock at the Syrian port of Tartus before planned exercises off the country’s Mediterranean coast, a source said on Thursday.
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India’s BHEL seeks more defense work
Thursday, April 5th, 2012India’s state-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. seeks more defense contracts.
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U.S. Underestimates China Military Growth
Thursday, April 5th, 2012The United States has underestimated the growth of China’s military as policymakers have taken public statements at face value or failed to understand Beijing’s thinking, a study said April 5.
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Proposed missile shield in Persian Gulf a U.S.-Israeli move: Iran
Thursday, April 5th, 2012Iranian Defense Minister Ahmad Vahidi has said that the proposed missile defense shield in the Persian Gulf region is a U.S.-Israeli move.
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India army chief Gen Singh says troop report ’stupid’
Thursday, April 5th, 2012India’s army chief Gen VK Singh has dismissed as “absolutely stupid” a report that two key army units were moved towards Delhi in January without the government being informed.
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Pakistan wants meaningful dialogue with India
Thursday, April 5th, 2012Pakistan on Thursday said it is looking forward for meaningful engagements with India to promote peace and security in the region.
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14 militants killed in Kurrum Agency
Thursday, April 5th, 2012Security forces killed 14 militants and wounded several others in Central Kurrum Agency.
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Pakistan PM asks US to respect country’s sovereignty
Thursday, April 5th, 2012Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani Wednesday reiterated in a meeting with a top American diplomat that new rules of engagements between Pakistan, USA/NATO/ISAF must respect sovereignty and territorial integrity of Pakistan.
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Belarus to Build Vertical Takeoff Drones
Wednesday, April 4th, 2012The Belarusian State Military-Industrial Committee is planning to develop a range of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) with vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability, the committee’s chairman Sergei Gurulev said.
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