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First Flight of Turkey's KAAN Fighter Jet Postponed Indefinitely
December 27, 2023 @ 11:54 AMThe National Combat Aircraft (MMU) KAAN, Turkey's flagship defense project led by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), has experienced a delay in its highly anticipated first flight, originally scheduled for 27 December. Confirmation of the postponement follows a series of ground tests and taxi tests, with the maiden flight now expected to occur in the near future
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Final Batch of Su-57 Aircraft for 2023 Delivered to Russian Aerospace Forces
December 27, 2023 @ 10:51 AMThe final batch of the 5th generation Su-57 fighters for 2023 was transferred from the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant (KnAAZ) of the UAC to the combat units of the Russian Aerospace Forces as part of the implementation of the annual state defense order. While the number of aircraft delivered has not been revealed, it is known that UAC has announced three times this year regarding the transfer of “a batch” of Su-57 jets
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China, Myanmar Re-start Bay of Bengal Deep Seaport Project
December 27, 2023 @ 09:57 AMIn a development aimed at bolstering economic ties and regional connectivity, China and Myanmar have officially recommenced the Bay of Bengal Deep Seaport Project in the Kyaukpyu Special Economic Zone. The Addendum to the Concession Agreement was signed at a ceremony held in Nay Pyi Taw, attended by high-profile dignitaries from both nations, Myanmars government announced on December 27
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European Project on Low-noise Naval Propeller Development Finalised
December 27, 2023 @ 08:39 AMThe European Defence Agency (EDA) project, "Next Generation of Propellers" (NextProp), concluded with the successful development of models and tools for designing low-noise naval propellers. The final meeting of the EDA project occurred in Brussels this month
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Israel Aerospace Secures Contract for ADA System in S.Korea's LAH 2nd Phase...
December 27, 2023 @ 07:13 AMIsrael Aerospace Industries (IAI) has entered into a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) to supply its Adaptive Defense Antenna (ADA) system for the Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) 2nd Phase Production in the Republic of Korea. The agreement was announced during the Seoul ADEX 2023 exhibition
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Japan to Export Missiles, Artillery Shells to U.S., U.K
December 27, 2023 @ 05:37 AMJapan is set to export missiles and artillery shells to the United States and the United Kingdom, marking a significant departure from its long-standing pacifist policies. The decision comes as a former defense minister, Itsunori Onodera, advocates for the loosening of restrictions on military exports to showcase Japan's advanced defense technology on the global stage
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Doubts Over Japan's Position in GCAP as Coalition Partner Opposes Jet Export
December 27, 2023 @ 04:51 AMKomeito, a coalition partner in Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is opposed to the export of a new jet fighter under Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) that Japan will build together with Italy and the United Kingdom. The stance comes as Japan is poised to redefine its military export policies, with former Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera advocating for broader allowances
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U.S. Strikes Iraqi Targets in Retaliation for Militia Attacks
December 27, 2023 @ 04:26 AMIn a strongly-worded statement released on Tuesday, the Iraqi government condemned the recent airstrikes conducted by the United States on three sites used by anti-terror resistance forces. The strikes, which targeted facilities associated with Kata'ib Hezbollah and affiliated groups in Hillah city, south of Baghdad, resulted in one serviceman dead and 18 others wounded
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Ammo-loaded Russian Landing Ship Blown-up in Ukrainian Missile Attack
December 26, 2023 @ 10:04 AMThe Russian large landing ship, “Novocherkassk,” possibly loaded with ammunition, was damaged in a missile attack probably by a MBDA SCALP EG in the port of Feodosiya, Crimea on Monday night. “Tonight, while repelling an attack by the Ukrainian armed forces with the use of aircraft guided missiles at the Feodosiya base, the large landing ship Novocherkassk was damaged,” the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement
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Indian Navy Commissions Third Project 15B Destroyer ‘INS Imphal’
December 26, 2023 @ 08:42 AMINS Imphal, the third warship of Project 15B forming the Visakhapatnam class stealth-guided missile destroyers, was commissioned into the Indian Navy today. Project 15B, initiated in 2011, follows the Kolkata class destroyers and includes four ships – INS Visakhapatnam, INS Mormugao, INS Imphal, and INS Surat
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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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U