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Turkey’s Bayraktar TB3 Combat Drone Climbs to 36,000ft
June 27, 2024 @ 06:54 AMBaykar's Bayraktar TB3 Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV), equipped with an indigenous engine, has reached an altitude of 36,310 feet during a high-altitude system test at the Baykar Flight Training and Test Center in Keşan, Edirne. The drone's engine, the TEI PD-170, powered the flight
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Safran-MTU Joint Venture to Develop Engines for Future European Military Helicopters
June 27, 2024 @ 06:21 AMSafran Helicopter Engines and MTU Aero Engines have signed a cooperation agreement to establish a 50/50 joint venture named EURA (European Military Rotorcraft Engine Alliance). This new entity, which aims to develop engines for military helicopters, will be based at Safran Helicopter Engines headquarters in Bordes, France
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Lockheed Martin Secures $534M Contract for Conventional Prompt Strike Development
June 27, 2024 @ 05:43 AMLockheed Martin Space has received a $534 million contract modification to support systems engineering, development, and testing for the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program. The work under this contract is expected to be completed by June 19, 2025
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Nigerian Army Aviation Wing Kicks Off with New UH-1H Huey Helicopter
June 26, 2024 @ 11:15 AMThe Nigerian military has received its first batch of UH-1H Huey helicopters from Bell, marking the services initial step in forming the Air Wing of the Ground Forces to support ground operations. The aircraft were formally handed over by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, during a brief ceremony at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Sweden Orders Milrem Robotics' THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle
June 26, 2024 @ 09:34 AMSweden has confirmed the purchase of Milrem Robotics' THeMIS Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV). The THeMIS Cargo variant, equipped with Milrems Intelligent Functions Kit (MIFIK) for autonomous mobility, will undergo trials and experiments conducted by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), the Swedish Defence Research Agency, and the Swedish Armed Forces, the company said in a
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Japan Launches Ninth Mogami-Class Frigate for Maritime Self-Defense Force
June 26, 2024 @ 07:53 AMMitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the ninth Mogami-class guided-missile frigate for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). The frigate, scheduled to enter service as JS Natori upon commissioning, was launched at MHI's Nagasaki facilities on June 24, according to an announcement by the JMSDF on the same day
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Thales Receives First Full Design Verification Report for Medium Risk UAS Operations...
June 26, 2024 @ 05:16 AMThales has become the first company to receive a full Design Verification Report (DVR) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for operating light Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in medium risk, Specific Assurance Integrity Level (SAIL) III conditions. This has been achieved in partnership with Aeromapper and ONERA
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Romania Orders More S-70 Black Hawk Helicopters
June 26, 2024 @ 04:46 AMRomanias Ministry of Internal Affairs, Department of Emergency Situations, has contracted PZL Mielec, a Lockheed Martin company, for additional new-generation Black Hawk utility helicopter for emergency and firefighting services. This additional aircraft will join Romanias fleet of European manufactured Sikorsky S-70M Black Hawk utility helicopters, currently providing maritime and land search and rescue, firefighting, transport and medical emergency support
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India Channels Over 50% of Defence Exports to U.S.
June 25, 2024 @ 08:54 AMThe American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM) has revealed that over 50% of India's defence exports are now directed towards the United States. This was revealed in the latest report from AMCHAM, titled "U
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Hanwha Aerospace Signs First Mass-Produced Engine Supply Contract for South Korean KF-21...
June 25, 2024 @ 07:25 AMSouth Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) has signed a 556.2 billion won ($400 million) contract with Hanwha Aerospace for the supply of the first mass-produced engine for the KF-21 combat jet
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...
