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Nigeria Inducts Two Turkish T129 ATAK Helicopters
February 7, 2024 @ 05:17 AMNigeria has officially commissioned two TAI T129 ATAK attack helicopters acquired from Turkey. The commissioning ceremony, held at the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) base in Makurdi, Benue state, was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Minister of Defense Badaru Abubakar, Turkey's Ambassador to Abuja Hidayet Bayraktar, Nigerian Land Forces Commander Taoreed Lagbaja, and various dignitaries
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French Arms Procurement Agency Orders Airbus’ Mini-Drones worth €30M for Navy
February 6, 2024 @ 10:31 AMThe French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has finalized a €30 million
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Saudi Arabia, Leonardo Forge Defense Partnership at World Defence Show
February 6, 2024 @ 05:58 AMThe Ministry of Investment (MISA) of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI), and Leonardo revealed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the ongoing World Defence Show in Riyadh. The MoU aims to facilitate discussions, development, and evaluation of investment and collaboration opportunities within the defense and aerospace sector
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U.S., Allies Strike 36 Targets in Houti-Controlled Yemen
February 4, 2024 @ 06:12 PMThe United States and its partners conducted strikes against 36 Houthi targets at 13 locations in Iranian-backed Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. These multilateral coalition strikes focused on targets in Houthi-controlled Yemen used to attack international merchant vessels and U
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Iran Develops New Missiles for its Ageing Bell Helicopters
February 3, 2024 @ 05:17 PMThe Iranian Army aviation unveiled homegrown missiles system that can be paired with its ageing fleet of Bell 106 and AH-1 helicopters. Irans Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi and Army Ground Force Commander Brigadier General Kiomars Heidari were shown the nee missiles at an exhibition of military achievements of the local defense industries in Tehran on Saturday
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The Netherlands Gets U.S.’ Nod to Buy Hellfire Missiles for $150M
February 3, 2024 @ 05:01 AMThe U.S
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Russian Forces Neutralize German-Made IRIS-T Missile Systems in Ukraine
January 31, 2024 @ 11:38 AMRussian military personnel destroyed a German-made IRIS-T missile system, according to an official announcement from the Russian Ministry of Defense. The operation involved the comprehensive utilization of Russian aviation, artillery forces, and drones, leading to the
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Procurement of F-35s, A400Ms, 212 CD Submarines Part of Germany’s €34.9B Budget...
January 31, 2024 @ 09:52 AMGermany plans to spend €34.9 billion on defense projects this year, encompassing the acquisition of F-35 combat jets, A400M airlifters, and 212 CD submarines, with additional allocations for the development of next-generation drones, battle tanks, and fighter aircraft
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Slovakia Explores Purchase of Patriot Missile Defense System
January 30, 2024 @ 02:37 PMIn a bid to enhance its long-term airspace defense capabilities, Slovakia's Defence Minister Robert Kalinak has announced the country's interest in acquiring the Patriot missile defense system from the United States. Speaking on the state broadcaster RTVS's Sunday debate show, Kalinak revealed that Slovakia aims to leverage a discount it received for the purchase of attack helicopters from the U
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Iranian Destroyer, 'Dena' Attracts Customers After Circumnavigating the Globe
January 29, 2024 @ 06:50 AMIran's Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani announced that several foreign countries have expressed interest in acquiring Iran's Dena destroyer, which recently completed a global circumnavigation. The vessel, part of the 86th flotilla, completed a circumnavigation of the world without encountering any breakdowns or damage to its antennas, according to the admiral's remarks on Sunday
Sweden Selects Lockheed Martin TPY-4 Radar to Boost Long-Range Air Surveillance
Safran Opens New Belgium Plant to Produce Titanium Aircraft Engine Blades
Diehl Defence Acquires e.sigma Systems, a Specialist in Training & Simulation
Russia Booby Traps Animal Carcasses to Use as Mines
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...
