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Conversion from F-16s to F-35 Jets for Belgian Air Force Technicians
February 15, 2024 @ 07:57 AMBelgian F-16 technicians have initiated a conversion program to adapt their expertise to the F-35A, marking a pivotal shift for the Belgium Air Force. A new generation of Belgian F-35 technicians and instructors commenced their training at Eglin Air Force Base in the United States after departing from Florennes Air Base, indicating a significant step in Belgium's air defense modernization
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Russian Pantsir-S1M to Carry 48 'Mini Missiles' to hit Drones
February 10, 2024 @ 10:03 AMRussia is upgrading the Pantsir-S1M air defense system with 48 mini missiles, a notable increase from the current 12, to counter the rising threat of drones. Ongoing trials for this modified system are expected to conclude within the current year
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Ukraine Launches Jet-Powered Attack Drone Against Russia
February 8, 2024 @ 08:24 AMUkraine's new jet-powered attack drone, equipped with a German P400-PRO jet engine, was discovered when it was recently shot down by Russian air defenses. The Russian occupiers reported the downing of one of these advanced drones by their anti-aircraft defense
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RTX, AMD to Develop Chips for Military Sensors
February 2, 2024 @ 08:59 AMRaytheon, an RTX business, has won a $20 million contract through the Strategic and Spectrum Missions Advanced Resilient Trusted Systems (S2MARTS) consortium to develop a next-generation multi-chip package for use in ground, maritime and airborne sensors. Under the contract, Raytheon will package commercial devices from industry partners like AMD to create a compact microelectronics package that will convert radio frequency energy to digital information with more bandwidth and higher data rates
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U.S. Expresses Willingness to Reincorporate Turkey into F-35 Program Pending S-400 Resolution...
February 1, 2024 @ 10:09 AMThe United States has communicated its readiness to welcome Turkey back into the F-35 fighter jet program, provided the longstanding disagreement over the S-400 air defense system is successfully addressed. Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland conveyed this message during her visit to Turkey on Tuesday
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Russia to Present its IL-76MD-90A Heavy Transport Aircraft at Saudi Defense Show...
February 1, 2024 @ 06:13 AMShrugging off threats of sanctions against buyers of big-ticket military equipment, Russia's Rostec is set to showcase its IL-76MD-90A Heavy Transport Aircraft at the World Defense Show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia later this week. Anticipating a robust market for heavy military cargo transporters, Rostec aims to capitalize on the sustained demand, as the order books for aircraft such as the A-400M and C-130 have been consistently full for years
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Rheinmetall Secures Order for Fuchs 2 Armored Vehicles
January 30, 2024 @ 04:38 AMAn international partner has awarded Rheinmetall a contract for the supply of Fuchs 2 components, enabling the production of a three-digit number of wheeled armored vehicles. The order, valued in the three-digit million-euro range, was booked in December 2023 and includes conversion kits and spare parts packages
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United States OKs $8.6B Sale of F-35 Fighter Jets to Greece
January 27, 2024 @ 05:56 AMThe United States State Department has given its nod for a Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Greece, approving the acquisition of F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Conventional Take Off and Landing (CTOL) aircraft, along with related equipment, at an estimated cost of $8.6 billion
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Missing U.S. Navy SEALs Declared Dead After Gulf of Aden Raid to...
January 22, 2024 @ 07:17 AMTwo U.S
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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
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...
