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UK-Ukraine Defence Collaboration Strengthened Through Key Agreements
December 19, 2023 @ 06:09 AMThe UK Government and the UK defence industry have successfully conducted their inaugural trade mission to Ukraine, bolstering defence cooperation between the two nations. The trade mission, led by the Department for Business and Trade and the Ministry of Defence, occurred on 13-14 December, marking a crucial step in enhancing Ukraine's defences and strengthening trade links between the two countries
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Taiwan's First Indigenous Submarine, Hai Kun, Undergoes Harbor Acceptance Test
December 18, 2023 @ 01:20 PMTaiwan's first indigenous defense submarine prototype, the Hai Kun (SS-711), is currently undergoing a harbor acceptance test, according to statements by Admiral Huang Shu-kuang, head of the Indigenous Defense Submarine program. The submarine, launched on September 28 after seven years of development, is in the training phase for personnel on its systems and equipment
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North Korea Suspected of Upgrading Russian Il-76 Cargo Plane for Advanced Surveillance
December 18, 2023 @ 01:06 PMNew satellite imagery has revealed potential modifications to a Russian-made military transport plane in North Korea, indicating the conversion of the aircraft into an airborne command center equipped with a powerful radar. The suspected modifications were identified by an open-source intelligence analyst who observed the Soviet-designed Ilyushin Il-76 cargo plane at Pyongyang's international airport on November 30
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Russian Forces Accidentally Shoot Down Own Su-25 Jet Over Eastern Ukraine
December 18, 2023 @ 12:54 PMReports have emerged indicating that a Russian Su-25 ground-attack and close-air-support jet, identified as the Frogfoot by NATO, was allegedly shot down by Russian forces over the occupied Zaporizhia region in eastern Ukraine. The incident occurred during active combat operations, resulting in the confirmed fatality of the pilot
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Lacking Aerial Threats, Russian Air Defense Systems Shoot at Ground Targets in...
December 18, 2023 @ 11:49 AMRussian forces in Ukraine are using their S-300 and S-400 air defence systems to shoot at ground targets for want of air threats. Primarily designed to simultaneously shoot down several aircraft and ballistic missiles, the S-300 and S-400 systems have highly effective radars that can track objects flying at supersonic speed
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Myanmar Commissions Russian Su-30SME Jets
December 18, 2023 @ 09:35 AMTwo Su-30 SME fighter aircraft were officially commissioned into service at Nay Pyi Taw airbase on December 15, commemorating the 76th anniversary of Tatmadaw (Air). Senior-General Min Aung Hlaing highlighted the potential contribution of the fourth-generation super maneuverable Su-30 SME fighter aircraft to enhancing Tatmadaw (Air)'s capabilities
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Egyptian Navy Receives Third MEKO A-200 EN Frigate from Thyssenkrupp
December 18, 2023 @ 09:14 AMThyssenkrupp Marine Systems handed over the frigate "AL-QADEER" to the Navy of the Arab Republic of Egypt on December 15 in Bremerhaven. This marks the third vessel in a series of four MEKO A-200 EN frigates commissioned by Egypt
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Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industry Reveals Advanced Submarine Concept Featuring Vertical Launch Systems
December 18, 2023 @ 08:58 AMJapans Kawasaki Heavy Industry (KHI) unveiled a new submarine concept for the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), intended to succeed the Taigei-class, on December 12. Notable design features include an aft sail placement for enhanced maneuverability and bow diving planes
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Estonia Expands Artillery Arsenal with Six K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers from South Korea
December 18, 2023 @ 05:43 AMEstonia has received an additional six K9 self-propelled howitzers from South Korea, according to an announcement by the Estonian Ministry of Defense on Saturday, December 16. The newly delivered batch, comprising 155-mm self-propelled howitzers, supplements the 18 K9 Thunder self-propelled howitzers previously acquired by Estonia
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Corruption Grounds Ukraine’s Su-27 Fleet?
December 16, 2023 @ 03:13 PMUkrainian investigators have uncovered an embezzlement of UAH 3.9 million ($107,000) in the supply of a power amplifier for the countrys Su-27 fighter jets
Denmark to Reorient Patrol Ships Design for Arctic Operations
UAE's Edge Signs Contract with Hungary to Supply CARACAL Sniper Rifles
Russian Su-57 Jet to Set the Skies on Fire at Aero India
U.S. Navy Deploys New AI-powered System to Detect Houthi Threats in Red...
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