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Northrop Grumman Ceases Depleted Uranium Munitions Production
January 23, 2024 @ 12:54 PMNorthrop Grumman has officially announced the discontinuation of production for tank ammunition featuring depleted uranium cores. The decision was revealed on the company's official website recently, signifying the fulfillment of the contract for the production of 120-mm tank armor-piercing ammunition M829A4, and thereby marking the end of the era of shells incorporating depleted uranium
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Iran Army Receives Tens of New Locally-Developed Combat, Reconnaissance Drones
January 23, 2024 @ 12:37 PMThe Islamic Republic of Iran Army has taken delivery of a number of strategic combat, reconnaissance, destruction, and radar drones, designed and manufactured domestically in collaboration with the Iranian Defense Ministry. The ceremony was attended by Chief Commander of the Army Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi and Defense Minister Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani, Iranian state-owned media
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Chinese PLA Navy's Eighth Type 055 Large Destroyer Completes Multi-Mission Examination
January 23, 2024 @ 11:59 AMThe Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy's eighth Type 055 large destroyer, the Xianyang, has undergone a comprehensive multi-mission examination, signaling its “readiness for combat.” The vessel's capabilities were put to the test in sea attack, anti-submarine, and air defense missions during a full-course training examination organized by a PLA Navy-affiliated vessel training center
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U.S.A.F. Tests Drogue Chute for T-7A Red Hawk Ejection Seat...
January 23, 2024 @ 05:41 AMThe Mobility and Training Aircraft Directorate's T-7 Program Office, under the U.S
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Turkey's Kale Arge Set to Deliver First Turbojet Engine for KARA ATMACA...
January 22, 2024 @ 01:36 PMKale Arge is poised to make the initial delivery of the KTJ-3700 Turbojet Engine for use in the KARA ATMACA Cruise Missile within a few days, marking progress in Roketsan's ongoing development efforts for the surface-to-surface cruise missile. The national engine, KTJ-3700, according to Kale Arge General Manager Cüneyt Kenger, is asserted to have superior features compared to its global counterparts
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QinetiQ, Leonardo to Develop, Integrate New Protection System for U.K. Tanks &...
January 22, 2024 @ 10:10 AMThe Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has awarded a new contract through the Aurora Engineering Delivery Partnership (EDP) to enhance the survivability and protection of Land Armoured Vehicles in the British Army, with QinetiQ as the lead EDP partner and Leonardo UK as the Principal Systems Integrator collaborating on the project. This initiative is the second development phase of the UK Modular Integrated Protection System (MIPS) program, succeeding the concluded Icarus TDP led by Leonardo in July 2021
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Turkey Commissions Second Largest Vessel, Unmanned Surface Vessel
January 22, 2024 @ 09:47 AMAt a commissioning ceremony held at Sefine Shipyard in Yalova on Friday, the Turkish Navy officially welcomed crewed supply ships, a frigate, and an unmanned surface vessel into service
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German Bundestag Approves Funding for Gepard Successor: New Air Defense System for...
January 20, 2024 @ 05:51 AMThe Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has given the
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Testing of Upgraded Chinese AC313A Helicopter Underway in Harsh Climatic Conditions in...
January 19, 2024 @ 12:37 PMTest flights of the enhanced AC313A helicopter have commenced in the challenging climatic conditions of Heilongjiang province, located in northeastern China. Chinese state-owned media reported the initiation of these trials, aimed at confirming the helicopter's suitability for deployment in search and rescue missions and transportation under extreme weather conditions where conventional civilian models might face limitations
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Birdon's H260 Heavy Landing Craft Selected for U.S. Marine Corps Evaluation
January 19, 2024 @ 09:29 AMAustralian maritime engineering firm Birdon has been selected by the U.S
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...
