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Myanmar Commissions Russian Su-30SME Jets
December 18, 2023 @ 09:35 AMTwo Su-30 SME fighter aircraft were officially commissioned into service at Nay Pyi Taw airbase on December 15, commemorating the 76th anniversary of Tatmadaw (Air). Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing highlighted the potential contribution of the fourth-generation super maneuverable Su-30 SME fighter aircraft to enhancing Tatmadaw (Air)'s capabilities
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Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industry Reveals Advanced Submarine Concept Featuring Vertical Launch Systems
December 18, 2023 @ 08:58 AMJapans Kawasaki Heavy Industry (KHI) unveiled a new submarine concept for the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), intended to succeed the Taigei-class, on December 12. Notable design features include an aft sail placement for enhanced maneuverability and bow diving planes
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Spanish Navy Orders Naval Strike Missiles worth €305M for F-110 Frigates
December 16, 2023 @ 08:09 AMKongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has been awarded a contract worth €305 million by the Spanish Navy for the supply of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) for its F-110 fleet. The F-110 class frigate, currently under construction by Navantia, will be the first ship class to receive the NSM
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U.S. Navy Advances Torpedo Tube-Launched and Recovered UUV Capability
December 15, 2023 @ 07:20 AMThe U.S
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Russia Develops Underwater Strike Drone with 5-kg Payload
December 13, 2023 @ 12:33 PMRussian defense specialists are currently in the process of designing an underwater strike drone equipped with a 5-kg payload. "The design is underway of an underwater strike drone with four engines
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Finnish Navy’s Hamina-Class Upgrade Project by Patria Gets Final Approval
December 13, 2023 @ 10:04 AMThe Finnish Navy's Hamina-Class vessels' modernization and Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) project have successfully received final approval. The Finnish Defence Forces and Patria inked a contract in 2018 for the modernization and mid-life upgrade of four vessels, with Patria serving as the prime contractor, designer, and lead system integrator throughout the project
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U.K. Transfers Two Mine-hunting Ships to Ukraine Via Export Financing
December 12, 2023 @ 11:03 AMIn a significant move to aid Ukraine in overcoming the impacts of the Russian blockade in the Black Sea, the United Kingdom is set to transfer two Royal Navy mine-hunting ships to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). The announcement was made by Defense Secretary Grant Shapps during the launch of the new Maritime Capability Coalition alongside his Norwegian counterpart
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IDF Precision-Airdrops Water to Israeli Soldiers in Gaza
December 12, 2023 @ 08:39 AMUsing technology similar to that of guiding bombs to their targets, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted a precision airdrop of water tanks to soldiers battling Palestinians in Gaza. The logistical airdrop involved parachuting approximately 7 tons of water to several hundred IDF soldiers currently engaged in combat in Khan Yunis
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Iranian Air Defense Forces Receive Karrar Drones Armed with Air-to-Air Missiles
December 11, 2023 @ 07:59 AMIn a ceremony overseen by Army Commander Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, Iranian air defense units officially received domestically developed Karrar drones equipped with air-to-air missiles on Sunday. These Majid missiles, designed for the interception of hostile aerial targets, offer a cost-effective alternative to deploying manned jet fighters for such operations, Iranian state-owned media reported
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Philippines Ships Rams Chinese Vessel as South China Sea Tensions Escalate
December 11, 2023 @ 06:19 AMA Philippine vessel reportedly intentionally collided with a Chinese ship near Ren'ai Reef, leading to increased tensions between the two nations. In a statement on December 11, the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) said the incident prompted it to claim a breach of a tacit understanding with the Philippines, criticizing the latter for unprofessional operations
France Signs Agreement With Airbus, Naval Group for Ship-based UAV
Korean Hanwha, Northrop Grumman to Develop Multi-layered Air Defense System
North Korea to Send 1,000 Sappers to Demine Russia's Kursk Region
Netherlands Adds Tomahawk Missiles to Frigates, Plans Sub-Launched Strike System by 2032
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...
