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BAE Systems Unveils New Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Prototype with 30mm Turret
October 15, 2024 @ 10:58 AMBAE Systems has unveiled a new prototype of the Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV), equipped with a 30mm turret. This model, alongside the AMPV Modular Turreted Mortar System (MTMS), recently completed evaluations at the Yuma Test Center
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U.S. Army to Test New Autonomous Flight Features on Sikorsky's Upgraded Black...
October 15, 2024 @ 08:58 AMSikorsky has been awarded a $6 million contract from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to install its ALIAS/MATRIX flight autonomy system onto the U.S
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Leonardo's Directed Energy Weapon Shoots Down Drones in Live Fire Test
October 15, 2024 @ 08:18 AMLeonardo DRS, Inc. and BlueHalo announced a live-fire demonstration of a new Counter Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) Directed Energy Stryker, designed to neutralize Group 1-3 UAS using a blend of kinetic and non-kinetic methods
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South Korea to Deploy Homegrown Infrared Shielding Smoke Canisters in 2025
October 14, 2024 @ 09:19 AMSouth Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) signed a contract with Samyang Chemical Industry Co., Ltd
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Saudi Arabia Approved to Buy AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder, Hellfire Missiles, Tank...
October 12, 2024 @ 11:03 AMThe U.S
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Airbus Demonstrates Manned, Unmanned Helicopter Teaming
October 11, 2024 @ 12:08 PMAirbus Helicopters, in collaboration with its partners, has completed a full-scale demonstration of a manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) system developed under the European Union-funded project code-named MUSHER. The demonstration took place in France and Italy from 30 September to 9 October and involved multiple manned helicopters and unmanned systems connected to a single MUM-T network
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First Sea Trials Begin for France’s FDI Frigate
October 11, 2024 @ 07:21 AMThe first sea trials for the Amiral Ronarc'h, the lead vessel of France's FDI (Frégates de Défense et d'Intervention) program, commenced in Lorient, France. Commissioned by the Armament General Directorate (DGA), this frigate is designed for the French Navy, following the launches of two FDI frigates for the Hellenic Navy—HS Kimon in October 2023 and HS Nearchos on 19 September 2024
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KNDS France Showcases Long-Range Capabilities of CAESAR 8×8 Self-Propelled Howitzer in Poland
October 10, 2024 @ 09:34 AMKNDS France has demonstrated the long-range firing capabilities of its 155 mm CAESAR 8×8 self-propelled howitzer (SPH) during trials at the Ustka firing range in Poland. Equipped with KNDS artillery ammunition, the CAESAR 8×8 fired beyond 42 km, according to an official statement from the company
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Pilots Shortage Forces China to Lower Selection Criteria for Carrier Aircraft Crew
October 10, 2024 @ 07:49 AMThe Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has revised its recruitment criteria for pilots of carrier-based aircraft due to a shortage of qualified candidates. The changes allow younger applicants, including high school graduates and recent bachelor's or master's degree holders, to participate in the pilot selection program for 2025
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European Arms Embargo Could Derail Export by Israeli-owned Companies to Israel
October 9, 2024 @ 11:34 AMAmid the clamor among a section of European politicians for imposing an arms embargo over the Gaza genocide, concern has grown that subsidiaries of Israeli companies could be barred from exporting to Israel. "Israel's deteriorating international standing amid the ongoing war, coupled with various countries' restrictions on arms exports to Israel, could lead to a situation where wholly Israeli-owned foreign defense companies are unable to export weaponry to Israel," wrote Israeli newspaper
The Netherlands Establishes New Center to Manage Long-Range Weapon Deployment
U.S. Air Force Begins Ground Tests for Collaborative Combat Aircraft Program
Gaza Freedom Flotilla Vessel Reportedly Attacked by Drones Near Malta
Ukraine, U.S. Finalize Minerals Deal without Tariffs or Debt Commitments
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...
