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Thailand to Deploy Thales-Leonardo Search and Rescue Solution
January 18, 2023 @ 06:44 AMThales Alenia Space, the joint venture between Thales and Leonardo, has signed a contract with prime contractor Appworks to provide Thailand with a complete Search And Rescue (SAR) operational system based on the COSPAS-SARSAT MEOSAR Service. The solution will make it possible to detect and locate distress signals from COSPAS-SARSAT beacons on land, in the air and at sea instantaneously, over a radius of 2,500 km centered around Bangkok, mainly using the Galileo satellite positioning system
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Another Russian Tu-95MSM Bomber Makes Flight
January 16, 2023 @ 08:18 AMThe next flight of the deeply modernized Russian missile carrier Tu-95MSM took place, manufacturer United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) said. During the flight, the necessary checks of systems and equipment were performed
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Northrop Developing Next Generation Radar for F-35 Lightning II
January 12, 2023 @ 09:51 AMNorthrop Grumman said it is developing AN/APG-85, an advanced Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar for the F-35 Lightning II. The company currently manufactures the AN/APG-81 active electronically scanned array (AESA) fire control radar, the cornerstone to the F-35 Lightning II's sensor suite
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F-35's Technology Refresh 3 Version with Increased Computing Power Marks First Flight
January 11, 2023 @ 05:29 PMThe U.S
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Russia to Start Domestic Production of Iranian Drones: Ukraine
January 10, 2023 @ 08:40 AMRussia is reportedly planning to establish a domestic production line of Iranian kamikaze drones including Shahed-136. "One of the cities, where they plan to set up the production factory is Togliatti
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Elbit’s Atmos Howitzer Beats Nexter’s Caesar for Colombian Contract
January 9, 2023 @ 12:33 PMColombia has reportedly chosen 155mm howitzer Atmos produced by Israels Elbit Systems over French-made Caesars. A military source told
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Japan to Spend $326B on Defense Including 'Counterstrike Capability'
January 9, 2023 @ 07:05 AMOne of the highlights of the Japanese defense ministrys budget worth billions of dollars is acquiring counterstrike capabilities, after having avoided it for several years due to its war-renouncing Constitution. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said 43 trillion yen ($326 billion) has been allotted to boost the militarys capabilities over the next five years from fiscal 2023, a major increase from the 27
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Hungary to set up RDX Plant due to Explosives Shortages in Europe
January 5, 2023 @ 05:58 AMHungary is building a new explosives plant to produce RDX (Research Department eXplosive) at Várpalota. Rheinmetall Denel Munition Pty (Ltd) from South Africa is supplying the necessary plant technology
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Japan to Replace U-125A Planes with Satellite-based Radio Equipment for SAR Missions...
January 3, 2023 @ 12:28 PMJapans government wants to phase out the Air Self-Defense Forces U-125A search and rescue (SAR) planes with new satellite-based radio equipment to locate pilots in distress. According to the ASDF, a total of 26 U-125A jets are currently deployed at air rescue units across the country, including in Hokkaido, Miyagi, Akita, Niigata, Ishikawa and Shizuoka, Fukuoka, Miyazaki and Okinawa prefectures
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Colombia’s Kfir Replacement Hits Roadblock over Delays in Choosing between Rafale and...
January 3, 2023 @ 07:42 AMColombia reportedly ran out of time before it could take a solid decision on which among the shortlisted fighters – Dassault Aviations Rafale or Saabs Gripen – will replace the Air Forces old Kfir fleet. Defense Minister Iván Velásquez told Radio Caracols 6AM during an interview two weeks ago that the Government was inclined to choose the French jet
Swedish Startup NAD Raises $3M, Set to Launch Unique Drone
Indonesian Pilot Flies South Korea’s KF-21 Fighter in First Test Flight
Australia to Acquire $2.12B in AMRAAM Missiles
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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...
