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Damen Starts Constructing First F126 Frigate for German Navy

December 6, 2023 @ 12:02 PM

Damen Shipyards and project partner NVL Group marked the commencement of the construction phase for the German F126 frigates by cutting the first steel at the Peene shipyard in Wolgast on December 5. Initiated in June 2020, the F126 project involves the construction of four F126 frigates, with an option for two additional vessels
Italian Air Force Conducts Maiden Flight of MQ-9A Block 5 RPA from...

December 6, 2023 @ 11:45 AM

The Italian Air Force (ItAF) marked the inaugural flight of a new MQ-9A Block 5 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) on November 9, 2023
Hanwha Aerospace Signs $2.6B Contract for K9 Howitzers Sale to Poland

December 6, 2023 @ 11:31 AM

South Korean defense contractor Hanwha Aerospace has finalized a second executive contract with the Polish Armed Forces Agency, amounting to approximately 3.4758 trillion won (about $2
Russia's UAC Patents 'Checkmate' Fighter Jet with Replaceable Cockpits

December 6, 2023 @ 10:15 AM

Russias United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) has patented a modular modification for the Su-75 Checkmate light tactical fighter jet, introducing the capability to interchange the cockpit between single-seat, double-seat, or unmanned configurations based on mission requirements. The patent, obtained by the government-controlled
Airbus' EcoPulse Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Makes First Flight

December 6, 2023 @ 08:51 AM

The EcoPulse hybrid-electric distributed propulsion aircraft demonstrator, a joint venture by Daher, Safran, and Airbus aimed at advancing aviation's decarbonization agenda, has performed its first flight test in hybrid-electric mode. Taking off from Tarbes Airport on November 29 at 10:32 hrs CET, the EcoPulse demonstrator completed a 100-minute test flight
Ukrainian IRIS-T SLM System Counters Waves of Russian Attacks with Over 12

December 6, 2023 @ 06:49 AM

The IRIS-T SLM medium-range air defence system by Diehl Defence has reportedly demonstrated a significant success rate, even in the face of waves of attacks with more than 12 targets. In a statement released on December 4, the company
Saab Secures Contract for Future Underwater Capabilities Studies in Sweden

December 6, 2023 @ 05:58 AM

Saab, the defense and security company, has entered into a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) to conduct concept development studies aimed at exploring potential future underwater capabilities for Sweden. The studies, initiated by FMV, are preparatory in nature and will concentrate on advancing key technology areas and introducing new technologies specifically tailored for submarines and related underwater capabilities within the Swedish defense framework
Lockheed Martin's JAGM-MR Guided Flight Test Highlights Tri-Mode Seeker, Multiple Target Discrimination

December 6, 2023 @ 04:29 AM

Lockheed Martin tested the JAGM-MR missile on December 2, at the China Lake Test Range in California, demonstrating the missile's tri-mode seeker and its capability to discriminate between multiple targets. Joey Drake, program management director of Air-to-Ground Missile Systems at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, commented, “The enhanced tri-mode seeker provides a new level of precision guidance and defense capabilities, allowing JAGM-MR to lock onto the selected target even when there's multiple targets in the field
Belgian Army Demos Rapid Deployment of HIMARS with A400M Aircraft

December 5, 2023 @ 12:10 PM

Belgian military demonstrated rapid deployment of HIMARS launchers from an Airbus A400M transport plane during the first HIRAIN mission held recently. An A400M from the 20th Squadron Tactical Airlift of the 15th Wing completed the inaugural HIRAIN mission during the Winter Shield exercise, with participation from American and Latvian soldiers and the NATO Enhanced Presence Battlegroup
Bulgarian President Vetoes Donation of APCs to Ukraine

December 5, 2023 @ 10:48 AM

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has vetoed the agreement for the supply of armored personnel carriers to Ukraine, a deal previously approved by the Bulgarian Parliament and signed between the Ministry of Interior of Bulgaria and the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. In an official statement from the presidency, Radev cited a lack of sufficient information among parliament members regarding the donation to Ukraine and an inability to objectively assess the necessity of the provided equipment for Bulgaria

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