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New TA-50 Block 2 Trainer Jet Successfully Delivered to Republic of Korea...
December 28, 2023 @ 08:52 AMSouth Korean state arms procurement agency Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) delivered the first model of the new TA-50 Block 2 trainer jet to the Republic of Korea Air Force on Thursday. This delivery is part of a 1 trillion-won ($771
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South Korean Army Deploys All-New Sniper Rifle
December 28, 2023 @ 08:20 AMSouth Koreas Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), led by Director Eom Dong-hwan, declared the deployment of the 12.7mm sniper rifle aimed at enhancing the long-range precision strike capabilities of the Army and Marine Corps
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Russia Upgrades Air-launched FAB Bombs with Increased Precision, Stealth Features, Longer Range
December 28, 2023 @ 07:40 AMRussian weapons experts have upgraded guided aerial bombs such as the FAB-250M-62, FAB-500M-54/62, RBC-500 and FAB-1500M54 to achieve higher target precision, reduced radar signature and increased gliding range. The head of Rostec, Sergei Chemezov, said this in the context of the comprehensive modernization of universal planning and correction modules (UMPC) during a recent media interview
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South Korea Inks Deal to Buy 20 Additional F-35A Fighters
December 28, 2023 @ 06:51 AMSouth Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) confirmed on Wednesday that it had signed a contract with the U.S
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Japan Initiates Sea Trials for Helicopter Carrier Kaga Following F-35B Modifications
December 28, 2023 @ 06:31 AMThe Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commenced sea trials for its helicopter carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184) after undergoing significant modifications to accommodate F-35B fighter jets, as announced by the JMSDF on December 25. New images shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), by the service's
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Turkish Navy Conducts First Live-fire Tests of AKYA Heavyweight Torpedo
December 28, 2023 @ 05:54 AMThe Turkish Navy conducted its first live firing test of the domestically manufactured AKYA heavyweight torpedo, equipped with a live warhead. The test took place in the East Mediterranean on December 27
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Russians Reprogramming Captured Ukrainian Starlink-Controlled Baba Yaga Drones
December 28, 2023 @ 05:37 AMThe Russian Armed Forces successfully downed a Ukrainian Baba Yaga hexacopter drone, known for its deployment of large-caliber mines, and subsequently reprogrammed the captured UAV. The UAV, controlled through the Starlink satellite network, posed a significant challenge to Russian forces due to its elusive nature and untraceable operators
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Pakistan Test-Fires Fatah 2, a Long-Range Precision Strike Weapon
December 28, 2023 @ 04:40 AMPakistan has test-fired its new indigenous long-range precision strike weapon, the Fatah 2, with a range of around 400km. The test, carried out by the military's media branch, marks a substantial leap forward compared to its predecessor, the Fatah 1, which boasts a range of approximately 140km
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Sweden Lifts Unofficial Defense Products Embargo on Turkey
December 27, 2023 @ 12:58 PMSweden has unofficially lifted its defense products embargo on Turkey, marking the end of a strained period. The decision comes after the Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee approved Sweden's bid to join NATO on Tuesday
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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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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...
