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South Korean Army Deploys All-New Sniper Rifle
December 28, 2023 @ 08:20 AMSouth Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), led by Director Eom Dong-hwan, declared the deployment of the 12.7mm sniper rifle aimed at enhancing the long-range precision strike capabilities of the Army and Marine Corps
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Russia Upgrades Air-launched FAB Bombs with Increased Precision, Stealth Features, Longer Range
December 28, 2023 @ 07:40 AMRussian weapons experts have upgraded guided aerial bombs such as the FAB-250M-62, FAB-500M-54/62, RBC-500 and FAB-1500M54 to achieve higher target precision, reduced radar signature and increased gliding range. The head of Rostec, Sergei Chemezov, said this in the context of the comprehensive modernization of universal planning and correction modules (UMPC) during a recent media interview
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Japan Initiates Sea Trials for Helicopter Carrier Kaga Following F-35B Modifications
December 28, 2023 @ 06:31 AMThe Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commenced sea trials for its helicopter carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184) after undergoing significant modifications to accommodate F-35B fighter jets, as announced by the JMSDF on December 25. New images shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), by the service's
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Turkish Navy Conducts First Live-fire Tests of AKYA Heavyweight Torpedo
December 28, 2023 @ 05:54 AMThe Turkish Navy conducted its first live firing test of the domestically manufactured AKYA heavyweight torpedo, equipped with a live warhead. The test took place in the East Mediterranean on December 27
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Pakistan Test-Fires Fatah 2, a Long-Range Precision Strike Weapon
December 28, 2023 @ 04:40 AMPakistan has test-fired its new indigenous long-range precision strike weapon, the Fatah 2, with a range of around 400km. The test, carried out by the military's media branch, marks a substantial leap forward compared to its predecessor, the Fatah 1, which boasts a range of approximately 140km
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Sweden Lifts Unofficial Defense Products Embargo on Turkey
December 27, 2023 @ 12:58 PMSweden has unofficially lifted its defense products embargo on Turkey, marking the end of a strained period. The decision comes after the Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee approved Sweden's bid to join NATO on Tuesday
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China, Myanmar Re-start Bay of Bengal Deep Seaport Project
December 27, 2023 @ 09:57 AMIn a development aimed at bolstering economic ties and regional connectivity, China and Myanmar have officially recommenced the Bay of Bengal Deep Seaport Project in the Kyaukpyu Special Economic Zone. The Addendum to the Concession Agreement was signed at a ceremony held in Nay Pyi Taw, attended by high-profile dignitaries from both nations, Myanmars government announced on December 27
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Japan to Export Missiles, Artillery Shells to U.S., U.K
December 27, 2023 @ 05:37 AMJapan is set to export missiles and artillery shells to the United States and the United Kingdom, marking a significant departure from its long-standing pacifist policies. The decision comes as a former defense minister, Itsunori Onodera, advocates for the loosening of restrictions on military exports to showcase Japan's advanced defense technology on the global stage
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Indian Navy Commissions Third Project 15B Destroyer ‘INS Imphal’
December 26, 2023 @ 08:42 AMINS Imphal, the third warship of Project 15B forming the Visakhapatnam class stealth-guided missile destroyers, was commissioned into the Indian Navy today. Project 15B, initiated in 2011, follows the Kolkata class destroyers and includes four ships – INS Visakhapatnam, INS Mormugao, INS Imphal, and INS Surat
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Drones that Mimic Fighter Jets Launched by Ukraine
December 26, 2023 @ 08:24 AMIn a first, Ukrainian forces launched UJ-25 Skyline drones towards Russia in an attempt to identify the positions of Russian air defense systems such as the S-300 and S-400. The attack, however, was successfully repelled, Russian media reported
U.S. Sources Twin Otter 300-G Aircraft from Canada’s De Havilland
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Poland Halts Black Hawk Helicopter Deal
Israel, Germany Begin Preparations for Arrow 3 Missile Defense Delivery
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...
