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Qatari Firms Unveil Autonomous Surface Vessels at DIMDEX Exhibition
March 6, 2024 @ 09:23 AMQatari companies have presented advancements in autonomous surface vessels (ASVs) at the ongoing Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX), showcasing their contributions to the evolving landscape of maritime technology. Private-owned firm Performance Marine, in collaboration with L3Harris, introduced the 'Suhail,' a 39-foot autonomous surface vessel constructed entirely in Doha
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U.S. Space Force Awards Boeing Communications Satellite Contract
March 6, 2024 @ 05:39 AMBoeing has secured a $439.6 million contract to manufacture the 12th Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) communications satellite for the U
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Russia's UAC Initiates IL-212 Military Transport Aircraft Development with PD-8 Engine
March 6, 2024 @ 05:22 AMRussias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has initiated the technical design development for the IL-212 military transport aircraft, utilizing the powerful PD-8 engine borrowed from the SJ-100 aircraft. Defense minister Sergei Shoigu
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Russia Develops Anti-FPV Drone Complex
March 5, 2024 @ 07:15 AMRussia's Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET), a Rostec company, has developed and commenced mass production of an advanced anti-unmanned aerial vehicle complex. Named "Groza
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Nexter Offers Latest VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicles to Qatar at DIMDEX-2024
March 5, 2024 @ 06:49 AMNexter has presented the latest iteration of the French 8x8 Infantry Fighting Vehicle, VBCI MkII, at the DIMDEX-2024 exhibition (March 4-6) with the aim of bolstering the Qatar Armed Forces. The French proposal aligns with Qatar's 2030 vision, contributing to the development of the Qatar Emiri Defense Industrial and Technology Base
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Russian Army Opts Against Deploying T-14 Armata Tank in Ukraine Conflict Due...
March 5, 2024 @ 05:27 AMRussian Army has decided against deploying the T-14 Armata tank, considered Russia's most modern, in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine War due to its high cost. Sergey Chemezov, the head of Russian defense company Rostec, confirmed on March 4 that the decision, initially made in September 2023, was primarily influenced by the exorbitant cost of the T-14 Armata
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China Develops Wing-flapping Drone that Mimics Falcons
March 4, 2024 @ 05:32 AMA Chinese university has developed a wing-flapping drone that mimics falcons and other birds of prey in flight. Developed by a research team on aircraft bionics from the Xi'an-based Northwestern Polytechnical University, the drone called "Ornithopter," which is about the size of a falcon, was recently test-flown, government-controlled China Central Television (CCTV) reported
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Netherlands to Donate Assault Boats to Ukraine
March 2, 2024 @ 06:36 AMThe Netherlands is set to provide fast and highly maneuverable rubber and patrol boats, as well as assault craft, to Ukraine. Additionally, the Netherlands will contribute €250 million to the Czech initiative to order a large number of artillery shells for Ukraine in the short term
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Nexter's New SHARD Arrow Shell Boosts NATO Smoothbore Gun Penetration by 15%
March 1, 2024 @ 09:01 AMNexter, part of the KNDS consortium, completed SHARD arrow shell qualification, boosting NATO 120mm smoothbore gun firepower, and is now set for mass production. SHARD claims a 15% increase in penetration capabilities, attributed to its design that also reduces barrel wear by 25%
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U.S. Navy Receives First Thales CAPTAS-4 Sonar for Constellation Frigates
March 1, 2024 @ 08:31 AMThe first CAPTAS-4 variable-depth sonar transmitter from Thales has been successfully delivered to the U.S
Bangladesh to Extend Service Life of MiG-29 with Engine Repair, Aircraft Upgrade
India, Pakistan Agree To Immediate Ceasefire After U.S.-Brokered Talks
Leonardo Sets Up New Division for Aerostructures
Pakistan Launches “Operation Bunyan Marsoos” after Alleged Indian Missile Raids on Military...
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...
