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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
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Japan Gets Clearance to Buy AMRAAM and AIM-9X Sidewinder Missiles for $283M...
December 16, 2023 @ 08:33 AMThe U.S
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U.S. Oks $400M Foreign Military Sale of HIMARS to Italy
December 16, 2023 @ 08:21 AMThe U.S
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Spanish Navy Orders Naval Strike Missiles worth €305M for F-110 Frigates
December 16, 2023 @ 08:09 AMKongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has been awarded a contract worth €305 million by the Spanish Navy for the supply of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) for its F-110 fleet. The F-110 class frigate, currently under construction by Navantia, will be the first ship class to receive the NSM
Denmark Signs Agreement with France to Acquire Mistral Missiles
Denmark Commits $970M Military Aid to Ukraine
Bulgaria Receives First F-16 Block 70 Fighter Jet
Dutch F-35s on NATO Patrol Duty, Intercepted 23 Russian Aircraft
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...
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...