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Fincantieri Launches 6th Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Ship for Italian Navy
October 7, 2023 @ 06:00 AMFincantieri today launched the sixth Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (PPA), named the “Ruggiero di Lauria,” for the Italian Navy at its shipyard in Muggiano. This vessel is part of the renewal plan for the operational fleet of Italian Navy vessels, which was approved by the Government and Parliament and commenced in May 2015 (known as the “Naval Act”) under the aegis of OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation sur lArmement, the international organization for arms cooperation)
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Thales to Deliver Combat Management System, Radars to Polish Navy Frigates
October 5, 2023 @ 10:15 AMThales has announced its partnership with the Polish Navy to equip their MIECZNIK class frigates with combat management systems, sonar technology, infrared sensors, and radar capabilities. These enhancements are set to bolster the Polish Navy's maritime capabilities, with the first frigate expected to enter service in 2029 as part of a strategic cooperation program between Thales and the PGZ-MIECZNIK Consortium, led by Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ)
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55 Chinese Sailors Feared Dead After Submarine Gets ‘Caught in Trap’
October 4, 2023 @ 09:41 AMAt least fifty-five Chinese sailors are believed to have lost their lives after their nuclear submarine apparently became ensnared in a trap intended for British sub-surface vessels in the Yellow Sea. According to a confidential UK report cited by the
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Textron-led Team Selected for U.S. Army's Robotic Combat Vehicle Prototype Program
October 3, 2023 @ 10:40 AMTeam RIPSAW, comprised of Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, and Teledyne FLIR Defense, has been selected to participate in the U.S
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Two NATO AWACS Aircraft in Lithuania for Monitoring Russian Military Activity
October 1, 2023 @ 06:25 PMNATO will temporarily deploy Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) surveillance planes to Šiauliai, Lithuania to watch over Russian military activities. The first of two aircraft arrived on 28 September 2023 and will fly missions to monitor Russian military activity near the Alliances borders
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Rolls-Royce Hybrid Flight Engine's First Fuel Burn
September 29, 2023 @ 05:31 AMRolls-Royce's new gas turbine for hybrid-electric flight has completed its first fuel test. The engine has been designed using novel combustion technology to produce ultra-low emissions and this test confirms the effectiveness of the compact, power-dense turbine that will be integrated into a light-weight turbogenerator system, the company said in a release
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Taiwan Unveils First Ever Domestically-built Submarine 'Narwhal'
September 28, 2023 @ 11:26 AMTaiwan's President, Tsai Ing-wen, unveiled the nation's first domestically built submarine, "Narwhal" (or "Hai Kun" in Mandarin), in a ceremony in Kaohsiung. This marked a significant achievement under Tsai's defense policy initiated in 2016, emphasizing the development of eight new submarines
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DARPA's 'Manta Ray' Long Endurance Underwater UAV Completes Water Immersion Test
September 28, 2023 @ 08:54 AMDARPA's Manta Ray program tested a scaled-down model of the underwater drone made by PacMar Technologies to check its sensors, how well it moves in water, and if it can perform tasks on its own. The tests were conducted in the waters off Oahu, Hawaii, DARPA announced today
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Hanwha Aerospace to Get its Unmanned Ground Vehicle Tested in U.S. Ahead...
September 19, 2023 @ 08:59 AMHanwha Aerospace's Arion-SMET unmanned vehicle is set to undergo a performance test at a U.S
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Norway to Donate 50 Tracked Cargo Carriers to Ukraine
September 19, 2023 @ 07:20 AMIn a show of continued support for battle-ravaged Ukraine, Norway has announced its decision to donate approximately 50 tracked cargo carriers to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This donation aims to bolster Ukraine's logistical capabilities by providing essential means to transport supplies to areas where traditional wheeled vehicles cannot tread
E-7A Wedgetail Operator Directs Two Australian Ghost Bat Autonomous Aircraft in Coordinated...
Rheinmetall, INERATEC to Supply Synthetic Fuel for Defense Applications
MBDA's 'One Way Effector' Kamikaze Drone Unveiled at Paris Air Show 2025
Bulgaria Signs Deal With France for Joint Acquisition of 3D Radar Systems
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...
