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Testing of Upgraded Chinese AC313A Helicopter Underway in Harsh Climatic Conditions in...

January 19, 2024 @ 12:37 PM

Test flights of the enhanced AC313A helicopter have commenced in the challenging climatic conditions of Heilongjiang province, located in northeastern China. Chinese state-owned media reported the initiation of these trials, aimed at confirming the helicopter's suitability for deployment in search and rescue missions and transportation under extreme weather conditions where conventional civilian models might face limitations
Russia's KTRV Boosts Missile Capability: Range Extended to 310 km, Payload Increased...

January 19, 2024 @ 11:27 AM

Russias Tactical Missile Corporation (KTRV) has successfully increased the range of its air-launched missile to 310 kilometers while simultaneously enhancing the payload capacity from 450 kg to a formidable 800 kg. Tactical Missile Corporation CEO Boris Obnosov confirmed the successful testing of the new missile variant, emphasizing the company's achievement in both capability and cost reduction
Birdon's H260 Heavy Landing Craft Selected for U.S. Marine Corps Evaluation

January 19, 2024 @ 09:29 AM

Australian maritime engineering firm Birdon has been selected by the U.S
France Commits to Monthly Missile Deliveries to Ukraine in 2024

January 18, 2024 @ 01:08 PM

France has committed to providing Ukraine with 50 missiles per month throughout 2024, totaling 600 missiles for the entire year, as the war-torn nation continues to grapple with the effects of conflict. French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced the initiation of missile deliveries to Ukraine during an interview on
Japan Agrees to Purchase 400 Tomahawk Missiles

January 18, 2024 @ 12:59 PM

Japan signed a contract with the United States on Thursday to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, seeking to acquire the capability of striking an adversary's territory with China and North Korea in mind. Faced with growing Chinese military clout and a nuclear-armed North Korea, the Japanese government plans to double its defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2027
Bundeswehr Secures €350M Ammunition Deal with Rheinmetall for Puma Infantry Fighting Vehicle

January 18, 2024 @ 09:16 AM

The German Bundeswehr has issued a call-off for several hundred thousand rounds of 30mm x 173 DM21 service ammunition from an existing framework contract with Rheinmetall. The order, valued at over €350 million, including value-added tax, is part of a broader initiative to procure medium-calibre ammunition for the Puma infantry fighting vehicle
Northrop Grumman Develops Mobile Ground Station for U.S. Navy and Marine Corps...

January 18, 2024 @ 05:06 AM

Northrop Grumman has recently been awarded the Maritime Targeting Cell – Expeditionary (MTC-X) contract, a move aimed at contributing to the Department of Defense's Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) mission. The MTC-X mobile prototype system is intended to provide critical data to frontline units, ostensibly enhancing their capabilities and decision-making processes
GA-ASI Demonstrates UCAV Autonomy Using MQ-20, Waveform X

January 17, 2024 @ 07:53 AM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) showcased its autonomy ecosystem for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs) in a live flight test featuring the MQ-20 Avenger on November 13, 2023
GE Vernova to Power New UK FSS Ships with Hybrid-Electric Propulsion

January 17, 2024 @ 07:41 AM

GE Vernova's Power Conversion business in the UK has secured a contract with Team Resolute to provide advanced hybrid-electric propulsion technology for the UK Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships. Team Resolute, a consortium comprising Navantia, Harland & Wolff, and BMT, will deliver three 216-meter-long FSS ships designed to minimize carbon emissions
Lockheed Martin, L3 Harris to Build Space Development Agency Tranche 2 Satellites

January 17, 2024 @ 07:28 AM

Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Technologies have collectively secured contracts totaling nearly $1.8 billion from the Space Development Agency (SDA) for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer constellation, which aims to bolster global missile threat detection, warning, tracking, and identification, including addressing the challenges posed by hypersonic systems

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