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Dutch Army Acquires 120mm Mortars for CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicles
June 11, 2024 @ 01:27 PMThe Dutch Defense Ministry has announced the procurement of new 120mm mortars to be integrated into the CV90 infantry fighting vehicles. These systems, manufactured by the Swedish company BAE Hägglunds, are set to provide enhanced mobility and firepower to armored infantry units for an extended period
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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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Philippines, New Zealand Bolster Defense Ties with New Logistics Agreement
June 10, 2024 @ 11:05 AMThe Philippines and New Zealand have agreed to strengthen their security and defense cooperation through the signing of a Mutual Logistics Support Arrangement (MLSA), Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo announced on Monday. This agreement follows a bilateral meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand R
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UAC Hands Over a Batch of YAK-130 Combat-Trainers to Russian Air Force
June 10, 2024 @ 09:12 AMThe Irkutsk Aviation Plant, a subsidiary of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), has completed the delivery of a batch of Yak-130 combat training aircraft to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The aircraft have undergone necessary ground and flight tests and have been transported to their designated location
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KNDS to Establish Repair Hub, Ammunition Production Factory in Ukraine
June 7, 2024 @ 04:21 PMFranco-German defense firm KNDS (KMW+Nexter Defense Systems) will establish a facility in Ukraine to service and repair its equipment, and will also begin joint production of ammunition with the war-torn country. "I met with representatives of French defense companies to discuss Ukraine's defense needs and the importance of expanding joint arms manufacturing in Ukraine," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
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France to Transfer Mirage 2000-5 to Ukraine
June 7, 2024 @ 07:58 AMFrench President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that France will transfer an unspecified number of Dassault Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets to Ukraine. The announcement came during a live interview on French TV following the 80th anniversary of the D-Day commemorations in Normandy
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Russia's UEC to Create Ultra-light Rocket Engine for Small Satellite Launch
June 7, 2024 @ 06:52 AMRostec subsidiary United Engine Corporation (UEC) is set to develop engines for Russia's first ultra-light rockets, tailored for launching commercial satellites into Earth orbit with a payload capacity of approximately 250 kg. The corresponding agreement was signed on the sidelines of the St
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Israeli Iron Dome Knocked out with Hezbollah-Launched Iranian Missile
June 6, 2024 @ 12:39 PMHezbollah militants have released a video showing the destruction of an Israeli Iron Dome missile defense system launcher by an Iranian-made ALMAS anti-tank missile system. The footage, reportedly taken at a military base, highlights the vulnerability of Iron Dome launchers to guided missiles designed for armored vehicles
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Ukrainian Sea Drone Destroys Russian Tugboat in the Black Sea
June 6, 2024 @ 09:11 AMUkraine's Defense Ministry executed a targeted strike on a Russian tugboat, recognized as the Project 498 (Saturn or Protey type), on June 6, near Crimea's shores. The operation was carried out by the special unit 9 of Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, the ministry confirmed in a
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Lockheed Martin, University of Iowa Demonstrate AI in Air-to-Air Intercepts
June 6, 2024 @ 05:09 AMLockheed Martin Skunk Works and the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL) demonstrated AI-piloted air-to-air intercepts using an L-29 Delfin jet. The partnership led to flight demonstrations in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) directly piloted and conducted tactical exercises with a full-scale, live aircraft – specifically, one of OPL's L-29 Delfin jets – by issuing commands related to heading, speed, and altitude
Teledyne FLIR's Black Hornet 4 UAV Gets Range, Weather & Control Upgrades
Second Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 Aircraft Arrives at Graf Ignatievo Air Base
South Korea’s Drone Carrier Concept Can Host UAVs, Unmanned Boats Submarine
Russia Begins Constructing Shelters for Military Aircraft
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...
