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QinetiQ Conducts Live Ammunition Air Combat Training for Slovenian Armed Forces
February 21, 2024 @ 06:16 AMQinetiQ recently completed a ten-day Air Combat Training module for the Slovenian Armed Forces, utilizing live ammunition against physical targets. The training, held at the Andravida Air Force Base in Greece and involving the 117th Combat Wing of the Greek Air Force, featured the use of machine guns on moving targets
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Israel’s Elbit Systems Launches New Hermes 650 Spark UAS
February 21, 2024 @ 05:44 AMIsraeli defense technology firm Elbit Systems has recently unveiled its latest addition to the Hermes family, the Hermes 650 Spark, a tactical Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). This Next Generation UAS is designed to meet the changing demands of the aerospace and defense industries, providing enhanced endurance, versatility, and cost-effective performance across land, air, and sea operations
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Czech Billionaire Jan Barta Pledges $2 Million for FPV Drones for Ukraine
February 20, 2024 @ 12:44 PMCzech billionaire Jan Barta has pledged to donate $2 million for FPV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) drones to be used by the Ukrainian military. Barta announced the initiative on his social media page, stating that for each retweet of his post on the X social network, he would contribute $100 to the Nemesis project, which aims to raise funds for 10,000 FPVs for Ukraine
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Biden Administration Contemplates Supplying Ukraine with Long-Range Ballistic Missiles
February 20, 2024 @ 12:06 PMIn response to mounting pressure from Ukrainian officials, the Biden administration is actively considering the provision of advanced long-range ballistic missiles to Ukraine, according to sources within the U.S
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NATO Deploys Over 30,000 Troops and 1,000 Armored Vehicles Near Russia-Belarus Borders
February 20, 2024 @ 11:23 AMBelarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has claimed that more than 30,000 NATO troops and over 1,000 armored vehicles have been deployed to the borders of Russia and Belarus. Lukashenko's remarks were reported by the Telegram channel "
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European Partners Launch THEMA Consortium for Advanced Electromagnetic Artillery System
February 20, 2024 @ 09:23 AMA consortium of 14 European partners from nine EU member states has
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Israeli Military Initiates Major Tender for Locally-Manufactured Assault Rifles Amidst Gaza Offensive
February 20, 2024 @ 07:59 AMFacing a significant shortage of personal weapons during the ongoing Gaza offensive, the Israeli military has declared its intention to issue a substantial tender for the purchase of "tens of thousands" of locally-made assault rifles. This marks the largest tender initiated by the Ministry of Defense for 'blue and white' weapons, part of a strategic effort to address immediate needs and reduce dependence on imported armaments
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ZALA Group Announces Fifty-Fold Surge in High-Precision Weapons Production Since Ukraine War
February 20, 2024 @ 04:46 AMDuring a recent visit to the Aeroscan plant, an enterprise of the ZALA group of companies, Russian Minister of Defense Sergei Kuzhugetovich Shoigu was briefed on a substantial increase in the production of high-precision weapons. ZALA Chief Designer Alexander Zakharov reported to Army General Sergei Shoigu on the implementation of the plan for the preceding year and a
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Leonardo to Study Feasibility of Cloud Computing for Italian Military
February 19, 2024 @ 12:57 PMLeonardo has been asked to examine the viability of integrating cloud computing into the operations of the Italian military. The "Military Space Cloud Architecture" (MILSCA) project, initiated by the Italian Ministry of Defense through the contractual agency Teledife, forms part of the National Military Research Plan (PNRM)
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Russia Accuses Ukraine of Using American Chemical Munitions Against Russian Troops
February 19, 2024 @ 12:41 PMIn a press briefing today, Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Protection (RCBZ) troops, accused the Ukrainian Armed Forces of deploying American-made chemical munitions against Russian troops. The allegations include the use of gas grenades containing the CS (Tear gas) substance and other irritant chemicals, violating the Chemical Weapons Convention
Russian Lancet Drones Claim Over Half of NATO-Supplied M109 Howitzers in Ukraine
Poland Halts Black Hawk Helicopter Deal
Israel, Germany Begin Preparations for Arrow 3 Missile Defense Delivery
Germany to Equip F-35 Fleet with Joint Strike Missile in $650M Deal
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
