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KNDS, Rheinmetall, Thales to form New Company for MGCS Project
May 1, 2024 @ 04:24 AMFrench and German companies – KNDS Deutschland, KNDS France, Rheinmetall Landsysteme, and Thales – are forming a new company to collaborate on the Main Ground Combat System (MGCS) project. The agreement, solidified during the Franco-German Ministerial Council meeting in Toulouse on October 16, 2019, underscores both nations' commitment to jointly develop a successor to the Bundeswehrs Leopard 2 and the French Armys Leclerc, with deployment expected to begin in 2035
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Israel to Decommission Patriot Missile Systems due to Disuse
May 1, 2024 @ 03:58 AMThe Israeli Air Force (IAF) is preparing to phase out its aging Patriot missile defense systems in the coming months, citing limited operational use, the military announced on Tuesday. In February, the IAF disclosed plans to decommission several Patriot batteries, with personnel set to transition to operating the Iron Dome system instead
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Iran Developing Russian Lancet-like Kamikaze Drone
April 30, 2024 @ 01:44 PMIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is developing a new indigenous kamikaze drone that shares similarities with the Russian-built ZALA Lancet kamikaze drone. According to
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Anduril Industries Launches its C4 vehicle system, Menace-X
April 30, 2024 @ 09:32 AMMenace-X is designed for mobile command and control in challenging communication environments, facilitating complex mission sets like maritime surface fire coordination. Current C2 solutions demand extensive logistics, setup time, and specialized training
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Philippines Coast Guard Vessel Damaged in Chinese Ships' Water Cannon Attack
April 30, 2024 @ 05:09 AMTensions flared between Philippine and Chinese maritime forces today as two Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels reportedly fired water cannons at a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel during a routine patrol near Scarborough Shoal. According to the Philippine Coast Guard, the PCG vessel BRP Bagacay was targeted by CCG ships with water cannons during a patrol mission at Bajo De Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) earlier today
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Poland, Australia Strengthen Defense Ties in Warsaw Meeting
April 29, 2024 @ 09:33 AMPolands Deputy Prime Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, also serving as Minister of National Defense for Poland, met with Richard Marles, Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, in Warsaw on April 26 to discuss strengthening security and defense cooperation between the two countries. During the meeting, Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz highlighted Australia's significant partnership with NATO and expressed appreciation for Australia's support in various areas, including military cooperation, humanitarian aid, and protection of transportation infrastructure, particularly in light of the Ukraine conflict
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Chinese Coast Guard Confronts Japanese Lawmakers Near Disputed Islands
April 29, 2024 @ 06:02 AMChinese coast guard vessels confronted a delegation of Japanese lawmakers near the disputed Diaoyu Islands (known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan) in the East China Sea. The confrontation occurred during an inspection mission organized by the city of Ishigaki in Okinawa Prefecture
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Sierra Nevada Bags $13 Billion U.S. Air Force “Doomsday Plane” Contract
April 27, 2024 @ 05:49 AMSierra Nevada Corp was awarded a $13,080,890,647 contract to develop a Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) aircraft to replace the E-4B, known as the Doomsday plane due to its ability to operate during a nuclear war. Boeing, which had earlier developed the 70s era E-4B, was eliminated from the competition, according to Reuters report in January 2024
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European Defence Fund Supports STORE Project to Enhance Land Forces' Imaging Systems...
April 26, 2024 @ 07:13 AMThe European Defence Fund (EDF) is providing financial backing to the STORE collaborative project, aimed at accelerating the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and shared databases into imaging systems for land forces in Europe. This initiative is crucial as threats such as hypersonic missiles and combat drones continue to evolve, highlighting the strategic importance of optronic sensors capable of delivering high performance in the field
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U.S. Approves $700M Arms Sale to Netherlands for Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles...
April 25, 2024 @ 10:00 AMThe U.S
Upgraded Russian Iskander Missiles Foxing Patriot Defense Systems Guarding Kyiv
Media Access to Pentagon Curbed
Ukrainian Special Forces Receive German Caracal Anti-Drone SUVs
Malaysian MoD Orders 2 Additional Thales Groundmaster Radars
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...
