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Russian Warplanes to be based in Restored "Jeyrah" Airfield

January 24, 2023 @ 05:49 AM

Russia has got access to a new airbase in the north of Syria following restoration of the "Jeyrah" airfield. Both Russian and Syrian warplanes will be housed at the base
Romania Selects Rafael's Communications System for its Naval Ships

January 23, 2023 @ 12:53 PM

Romanias Ministry of Defense has chosen communications solution developed by Israeli firm RAFAEL Advanced Defense Systems for its naval ships. The company did not reveal which ships will be equipped with RAFAEL systems, or the value of the contract
Rosoboronexport Promotes Orlan-30 Drone

January 23, 2023 @ 12:27 PM

Rosoboronexport has started exporting 15 new military products, including the Orlan-30, a rare UAV that Ukraine claims it shot in August. "In 2022, Rosoboronexport has launched a global marketing campaign for 15 new military products developed and manufactured in Russia
Estonia Giving Dozens of Howitzers to Ukraine, Seeks Replacement Under European Peace...

January 23, 2023 @ 09:15 AM

Estonia is providing Ukraine with dozens of 155mm FH-70 and 122mm D-30 howitzers in its latest fund that runs into millions of euros, and has applied for restoring the equipment and stocks from the European Peace Facility. Estonia and the United Kingdom called together an international meeting where participating states presented their newest military aid packages for Ukraine, which also include a significant amount of heavy weapons
China's AVIC Obtains Production License for AC312E Helicopter

January 23, 2023 @ 06:56 AM

The Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has obtained production license for the AC312E helicopter and plans to deliver 4 in final assembly during 2023. On January 11, AVIC Tianzhi passed the production license approval process of the Civil Aviation North China Regional Administration, officially obtained the AC312E9 (H425-100) helicopter production license, and has the AC312E (H425-100) helicopter production qualification
Italy, France Preparing to Deliver SAMP-T Air Defense System to Ukraine

January 23, 2023 @ 05:52 AM

Ukraine is set to welcome its most advanced air defense system (ADS) as Italy and France, which jointly manufacture the SAMP-T air defense system (ADS) are preparing to ship the first such system to Kyiv. “In cooperation with France, we are finalizing the shipment of SAMP/T, and in addition, other actions are planned that we do not disclose,” Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said during an interview with local newspaper
Anti-Russian Coalition Not in Agreement About Sending Leopard 2 Tanks to Ukraine

January 21, 2023 @ 06:31 PM

A meeting of NATO and other countries supporting Ukraine held at the Ramstein Air Base today did not reach an agreement regarding sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine Despite not reaching an agreement on sending Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine, today's defense ministers' meeting of the coalition supporting Ukraine was still "good", Estonain Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur was
Russia Developing Robotic Assault Vehicle, Armored Engineering Vehicle Based on T-72B3 Tank...

January 21, 2023 @ 09:43 AM

As Ukraine prepare to receive Challenger Tanks and Bradley IFVs, Russia has announced the development of a robotic assault and obstacle clearing vehicle and a multi-purpose armored engineering vehicle to enhance troop mobility. Two multi-purpose armored engineering vehicles based on the T-72B3 tank will arrive for Russian army engineers this year, Chief of Russias Engineering Troops Lieutenant-General Yury Stavitsky said in an interview with the Defense Ministrys Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper published on Friday
Chechen Light Military Vehicle to be Called “Jihad Machine”

January 21, 2023 @ 08:11 AM

ChechenAvto LLC is in talks with authorities in Russias Chechen to produce light military vehicles – named “Jihad Machines” at an existing plant in the region. An official with the government of the Chechen republic told government-owned
Sikorsky Details Future Upgrades to Black Hawk Helicopter

January 21, 2023 @ 06:56 AM

Black Hawk helicopter maker Sikorsky has disclosed future upgrades for the Black Hawk helicopter, which includes improved engines for better range. The company says this planned modernization effort will improve Black Hawks availability and reliability by lowering direct operating costs

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