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Kongsberg Launches New Mobile Short-Range Air Defence System
June 20, 2024 @ 04:18 AMKongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has launched the National Manoeuvre Air Defence System (NOMADS), a mobile, ground-based air defence system engineered to safeguard army manoeuvre units near the frontline against increasingly sophisticated aerial threats. Developed for the Norwegian Army, NOMADS is built around a SHORAD (Short Range Air Defence) module, which is mounted on an armoured mechanized vehicle with off-road capabilities
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Airbus Begins Flight Test of NH90 Standard 2 Helicopter
June 18, 2024 @ 09:43 AMAirbus Helicopters has initiated flight testing for the NH90 Standard 2 prototype, tailored for French Army Aviation's special forces missions. The French Ministry for Armed Forces has ordered a total of 18 NH90s in the Standard 2 configuration
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Ammunition Explosion Injures Nine at Czech Republic Training Ground
June 17, 2024 @ 11:57 AMAn ammunition explosion at a military training ground in the east of the Czech Republic has left at least nine people injured, according to the army press service. The incident occurred in the Libau training area and involved an as yet unidentified type of ammunition
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Germany Delivers IRIS-T Air Defense System, HIMARS Launchers to Ukraine
June 14, 2024 @ 12:29 PMGermany has delivered a comprehensive military aid package, including IRIS-T air defense systems, HIMARS multiple rocket launchers, and Leopard-1 tanks. The IRIS-T system is designed to neutralize fast-moving aircraft, helicopters, drones, and cruise missiles, within a range of 40 kilometers (25 miles)
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NH Industries Launches NH90 Helicopter Upgrade Program
June 14, 2024 @ 10:36 AMNH Industries (NHI) and the NATO Helicopter Management Agency (NAHEMA) have signed a contract to develop and qualify the NH90 Block 1 upgrade, enhancing the NH90 combat helicopter for Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy. This upgrade is a key component of the NH90 evolution roadmap and will enhance both the Tactical Transport Helicopter (TTH) and the NATO Frigate Helicopter (NFH) variants
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China, Netherlands Trade Charges over East China Sea Warship Incident
June 11, 2024 @ 06:56 AMA naval incident in the South China Sea has sparked a diplomatic standoff between China and the Netherlands, with both sides exchanging accusations over a recent encounter involving the Dutch warship HNLMS Tromp, which was allegedly circled by a pair of Chinese jets. On June 7, two Chinese fighter jets circled the HNLMS Tromp multiple times,
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Russia Exported Weapons to 17 Countries in 2024: Rosoboronexport CEO
June 10, 2024 @ 11:41 AMRussia's Rosoboronexport (ROE) has exported weapons to 17 countries so far in 2024, with its order book standing at $55 billion, said ROE General Director Alexander Mikheev. The orders include military, dual-use, and civilian products for 45 countries, Mikheev stated at the International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia 2024 in Moscow today
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Hensoldt to Equip Ukrainian Helicopters with Detection and Self-Protection Sensors
June 6, 2024 @ 04:30 AMSensor solutions provider HENSOLDT is set to enhance the defense capabilities of the Ukrainian armed forces by equipping their helicopters with advanced detection and self-protection sensors. This latest order includes further deliveries of the Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), with the contract valued in the double-digit million range
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Russia’s KRET to Unveil ‘Black Box’ for Airplanes, Helicopters
June 5, 2024 @ 09:04 AMRostec subsidiary Concern Radioelectronic Technologies (KRET) is set to unveil a "black box" equipped with solid-state memory designed for civil aircraft at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF)
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Leonardo Inaugurates Factory in Poland for AW149 Helicopter Production
June 5, 2024 @ 08:28 AMPZL-Świdnik, a subsidiary of Leonardo, has launched the production line for the AW149 helicopters designated for the Polish Armed Forces on June 4. Initially, AW149 production took place in Vergiate, Italy, where Polish workers underwent on-the-job training to ensure adherence to delivery schedules
Russian Forces Receive Chinese Laser-powered Air Defense System
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems and KONGSBERG Forge Partnership Across All Military Domains
Finland to Lead EU Project on Defence Applications of Quantum technology
Legendary U.S. Nuclear-powered Aircraft Carrier, CVN 65 to be Dismantled in $537...
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...
