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Taiwan's Anti-China Drill Suspended after 2 Marines Die, Supervisor Suicide Following Landing...
July 12, 2020 @ 05:45 AMThe Taiwanese military will suspend anti-China drills involving inflatable raiding craft following an incident July 3 in which two marine soldiers died after a craft overturned in waters off Taoziyuan beach. The landing drill was part of preparations for the annual Han Kuang military exercises, which test the capabilities of Taiwans armed forces in repelling a potential invasion by China
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Elbit Integrates Mini-Drone Onboard Autonomous Boat
July 9, 2020 @ 11:16 AMElbit Systems has completed tests of Seagull Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) after equipping the boat with a mini-drone, last week. “Trials conducted in recent weeks were dedicated to the integration of a mini-Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), onboard the Seagull USV, further enhancing its intelligence gathering capabilities,” the company said in a release July 9
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Sweden Awards Saab Torpedo 62 Life Extension Deal
July 9, 2020 @ 10:30 AMThe Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) on Thursday awarded Saab a contract for the life extension of the heavyweight torpedo system. “Saab on Thursday received a first order from the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) for the life extension of the heavyweight torpedo system,” the company said in a release July 9
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ECA Adds Unmanned Rotorcraft to Belgian-Dutch Mine Hunter Program
July 8, 2020 @ 05:03 PMECA Group announced Wednesday it selected the SKELDAR V-200 Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial system (UAS) for integration with the Belgian and Dutch cooperative naval Mine Countermeasure (MCM) program. The project involves building twelve mine hunters equipped with drone systems (Toolbox) to the Belgian and Dutch navies
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Turkish Casualties, Air Defense Systems Destroyed in Haftar Airstrike on Al-Watiya Airbase
July 6, 2020 @ 04:04 AMTurkey appears to have lost some of its army men and MIM-23 Hawk air defense systems as Libyan National Army (LNA) warplanes struck al-Watiya airbase on Sunday night. The airbase was recaptured from renegade commander Khalifa Haftars grip by Libyas Turkey-backed and internationally recognized Government of National Accord (GNA) in May
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Turkey's ATMACA Anti-ship Missile Cleared For Forces Entry After Latest Test
July 5, 2020 @ 07:46 AMTurkey's anti-ship cruise missile, ATMACA has been cleared for forces entry after it struck a sea-based target 200 kms away in its latest long-distance test launch Saturday, head of the Defense Industries Presidency (SSB) Ismail Demir tweeted. “ATMACA flew a long distance this time
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Fake Russian Ka-26 Helicopter Factory Unearthed in Moldova
June 30, 2020 @ 02:02 PMManufacturing fake watches and luxury goods may be known; but a factory that makes fake helicopters- copies of the Russian Ka-26- has been unearthed in the former Soviet republic of Moldova. Law enforcement officers discovered the unauthorized helicopter assembly workshop, which, according to investigators, was used to illegally manufacture and sell helicopters in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Moldovian publication,
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China Announces Military Exercise near Xisha Islands in South China Sea
June 29, 2020 @ 04:07 AMAmidst tensions with Vietnam, China has announced a new military exercise beginning July 1 off Xisha Islands, internationally known as Parcel Islands in the South China Sea. “Military exercises will be held in waters off the Xisha Islands in the South China Sea from Wednesday to July 5,” a notice released by China's Maritime Safety Administration said, according to state media
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GE to Provide LM2500 Gas Turbines for Turkey's Naval Replenishment Ship
June 25, 2020 @ 03:31 PMGE Marine has won a contract from Sefine Shipyard to provide two LM2500 marine gas turbines to power the Turkish Naval Forces new Fleet Replenishment Ship. Known as the DIMDEG project, this new-generation ship will satisfy the fuel, water transport and supply needs of Turkeys surface combatants in the open seas around the world
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US Aircraft Carriers Commence Exercise in Philippine Sea; Could lead to Conflict,...
June 21, 2020 @ 03:19 PMThe USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Nimitz strike groups commenced dual carrier flight operations in the Philippine Sea today in an exercise that appears aimed at demonstrating US muscle to China. Rear Adm
South Korea Launches Second Ulsan-Class Batch-Ⅲ Frigate 'ROKS Gyeongbuk'
Danish State to Become Co-Owner in NAMMO Denmark amid Plans for National...
Dutch Troops in Iraq Stranded Amid Israel-Iran Conflict
French Jaguar Armored Vehicle to Get KNDS 40mm Telescoped Ammunition
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...
