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U.S. Strikes Iran-Backed Militia Sites in Iraq After Christmas Day Attack
December 26, 2023 @ 03:47 AMIn response to an attack on Christmas Day leaving three American military personnel injured, the United States conducted precision strikes on three facilities used by Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups in Iraq. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J
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Russia Claims Destroying Four Ukrainian Warplanes a Day after Loss of 3...
December 25, 2023 @ 04:54 PMFour aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force - three Su-27 and one Su-24 - were destroyed by Russian air defense systems, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported on Sunday. This follows a claim by the Ukrainian Air Force chief that his forces intercepted three Su-34 jets which were returning after a bombing mission over Southern Ukraine
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Three Russian Su-34s Fall for Ukrainain “Tactical Trick,” Shot By Patriot Missiles...
December 23, 2023 @ 06:34 PMThree Russian Su-34 jets were lured into a trap and while on a bombing mission and shot down by missiles from a “Patriot” battery over Southern Ukraine in perhaps the worst day for Russian Aviation since the war began. The Commander of the Ukrainian Air Force, Mykola Oleshchuk, confirmed that Ukrainian air defenders shot down three SU-34 fighter-bombers yesterday over southern Ukraine
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Bayraktar TB3 UCAV Completes 32-Hour Endurance Flight Test
December 23, 2023 @ 11:23 AMTurkey's Bayraktar TB3 unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) designed for the newly commissioned aircraft carrier has completed a long-duration flight test, staying airborne for 32 hours, according to developer Baykar. The Bayraktar TB3 UCAV, equipped with the domestically developed PD-170 engine from TUSAŞ Engine Industries (TEI), underwent a series of performance tests, culminating in its 13th flight test named the endurance flight test at the Akıncı Flight Training and Test Center in Çorlu, Tekirdağ
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Netherlands, Germany & Italy Approved to buy $780M Stinger Missiles
December 23, 2023 @ 11:15 AMThe State Department has authorized a Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) for Stinger missiles and associated equipment with an estimated value of $780 million. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) formally notified Congress of this determination today
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Rheinmetall Secures €328M Contract for Upgrading Romanian Air Defence Systems
December 23, 2023 @ 10:23 AMThe Romanian Ministry of Defence has awarded Rheinmetall, a Düsseldorf-based technology enterprise, a contract valued at approximately €328 million (excluding VAT) for the comprehensive modernization of the country's Oerlikon GDF 103 air defence artillery systems. This marks Rheinmetall's inaugural major order from Romania, an EU and NATO member state
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L3 Harris, Korean Air and ELTA to Deliver Advanced AWACS Plane to...
December 23, 2023 @ 10:14 AML3Harris Technologies, Korean Air, and Israel Aerospace Industries' ELTA Systems Ltd. (IAI/ELTA) are collaborating to provide the Republic of Korea (ROK) Air Force with the next generation of high-altitude airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft
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U.S., Japan to Develop AI-based Drones for Tokyo’s Next Fighter Jet...
December 23, 2023 @ 07:41 AMAn agreement for joint research on artificial intelligence-based drones that will operate alongside Japans next fighter aircraft was signed between the U.S
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Embraer Secures Support Agreement for Greek ERJ-135LR, ERJ-145 AEW&C Aircraft
December 23, 2023 @ 06:34 AMEmbraer has entered into a Follow On Support Agreement contract with the Hellenic Air Force, providing integrated logistical support services for their fleet of one ERJ-135LR and four ERJ-145 AEW&C aircraft. The comprehensive contract encompasses spare parts, repair, pool, maintenance, and technical services for the five Embraer jets currently operational within the Hellenic Air Force
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Diehl Defence Acquires Precision Parts Manufacturer ‘Allweier’
December 23, 2023 @ 06:21 AMGermany's Diehl Defence officially announced its acquisition of Allweier, a precision parts manufacturer based in Überlingen. The company said it will take over Allweier on January 1, 2024
Diehl Defence to Acquire Explosive Ordnance Disposal Firm, EST Energetics
Russian Burevestnik Nuclear-powered Cruise Missile Could Release Radioactive Material During Flight
French DGA to Add Collaborative Combat, ISR Mission Capability to A400M Aircraft...
Indian Navy to Commission Stealt Frigate, Anti-submarine Craft, Hydrographic Survey Vessel
One Month Since U.S., Israeli War Against Iran: Who Is Gaining?
One month after the United States and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran on February 28 the conflict has expanded...
Modern Tank Showdown: T-90MS, Leopard 2A7, M1E3 Abrams Compared
Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) have shown their mettle in recent conflicts such as in Ukraine despite being increasingly vulnerable to...
European Nations Prioritizing Europe-made IRIS-T & SAMP-T over American Patriot Air Defense Systems?
European nations looking to procure new air defense systems appear to be giving the much-vaunted American Patriot a miss in...
Russian T-90MS Crew Discuss Future Upgrades
Defense Mirror spoke with the crew members of the Russian T-90MS main battle tank, produced by UralVagonZavod
China's Mass-produced J-35A Aircraft Set to Disrupt Global Stealth Fighter Market
China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
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