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First KC-390 Transport Aircraft Arrives in Hungary
April 13, 2024 @ 07:29 AMHungarys first KC-390 military transport aircraft has arrived in the country – announced MoD State Secretary for Defence Policy, Force Development and Defence Industry Zsolt Kutnyánszky in press conference held on the Kecskemét airbase on 12 April. He said that this year the Hungarian Defence Forces (HDF) would procure two Embraer KC-390 transport aircraft, which are scheduled to arrive in Hungary as their home station at the end of this year and next year, respectively
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India to Deploy Igla-S Air Defence Systems Near Line of Actual Control...
April 8, 2024 @ 11:22 AMIndia has taken delivery of 24 Igla-S man-portable air-defence systems (MANPADS) along with 100 missiles from Russia, which are slated for deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. This was reported by the Indian press on April 8 citing sources
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First AH-1Z Viper Arrives at Bell's Facility for Structural Improvement Electrical Power...
March 29, 2024 @ 04:31 AMThe first Bell AH-1Z Viper set to undergo the Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade (SIEPU) modification has arrived at Bell's Amarillo Assembly Center. SIEPU modifications aim to optimize the AH-1Z Viper by increasing its electrical power capacity, enhancing aircrew safety, and improving interoperability
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Kosovo to Provide Armored Vehicles, Trucks, Mortar Rounds to Ukraine
March 20, 2024 @ 12:58 PMKosovo's Defense Minister, Ejup Maqedonci, announced at the 20th Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine meeting in Germany that Kosovo would provide two military aid packages to Ukraine. The aid includes mortar rounds, trucks, and armored vehicles, demonstrating Kosovo's solidarity with Ukraine in its struggle against Russian aggression
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Maldives Acquires Bayraktar TB2 Drones for Maritime Surveillance
March 10, 2024 @ 03:05 PMMaldives has received an unspecific number of Bayraktar TB2 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) for surveillance of its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) that measures some 900,000 square kilometers. Photos of the drones which arrived at the Maafaru International Airport in an IL-76 aircraft on March 3 were published on social media
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Indonesia Plans to Upgrade C-130H Fleet
March 6, 2024 @ 09:45 AMIndonesia is set to modernize and upgrade its existing C-130H aircraft fleet, according to statements from Indonesian Air Force Chief of Staff (KSAU) Marshal TNI Fadjar Prasetyo. The initiative aims to align the C-130H with the C-130J model, enhancing operational capabilities, particularly in the strategic Papua region,
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Philippine Air Force Expands Fleet with Second U.S.-donated C-130H "Hercules" Aircraft...
February 19, 2024 @ 09:32 AMThe Philippine Air Force (PAF) has added another Lockheed C-130H "Hercules" cargo transport aircraft to its fleet, courtesy of the United States. The new aircraft, with tail number 5157, touched down at Clark Air Base in Mabalacat City, Pampanga on Feb
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First Flight of Embraer KC-390 Aircraft for Hungary
February 10, 2024 @ 07:33 AMHungary's first Embraer KC-390 military transport aircraft completed its inaugural flight in Brazil on February 8. The aircraft is scheduled to be delivered to Hungary later this year
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Sikorsky Tests First 3 MH-60R SEAHAWK Helicopters for Greece; Delivery Scheduled for
February 8, 2024 @ 04:07 AMSikorsky, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has concluded testing on the integrated mission systems and sensors installed on three MH-60R SEAHAWK helicopters destined for the Hellenic Navy. The testing, finalized in early December 2023, aimed to verify the efficiency and effectiveness of each MH-60R aircraft as an air weapon system capable of handling anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare missions from both land and naval platforms
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F-16 Jets for Ukraine will Arrive with Missiles of 300-500 Km range
February 5, 2024 @ 10:42 AMUkraine anticipates a formidable upgrade to its defense capabilities as it prepares to receive a fleet of F-16 fighter jets equipped with advanced missiles boasting a range of 300-500 kilometers. The announcement was made by Lieutenant General Serhii Naev, the commander of the United Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as per
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China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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...