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Philippines Increases Re-supply Missions to Disputed Shoal Amidst Chinese Claim of ‘Undisputed...
October 7, 2023 @ 11:00 AMThe Philippines Armed Forces (PAF) announced an increase in re-supply missions to its personnel stationed on Ayungin Shoal even as the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) claimed its vessels “regulated” the PAF ships in waters surrounding the shoal over which it “undisputed sovereignty. The dispute over Ayungin Shoal took a new turn when the CCG asserted its control over the surrounding waters, prompting a strong rebuke from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
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S.Korean Defense Minister Visits Indonesia Amid Reports of Progress in KF-21 Talks...
October 7, 2023 @ 10:18 AMAmid indications of progress over the issue of pending payments covering Indonesias share of the KF-21 project, South Korean minister for Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), Eom Dong-hwan held talks with Indonesian defence minister Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta on Friday. Accompanying the Indonesian Defense Minister were high-ranking officials, including the Secretary General of the Ministry of Defense, the Director General of the Ministry of Defense, the Head of Research and Development of the Ministry of Defense, and the Managing Director of PT Dirgantara Indonesia
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Australian Firm, Sypaq Corvo Supplying 100 'Cardboard Drones' a Month to Ukraine
October 7, 2023 @ 07:54 AMAustralian firm Sypaq Corvo has been churning out 100 Precision Payload Delivery System (PPDS) drones monthly for Ukraine since March 2023. The PPDS, a brainchild of Sypaq Corvo, offers a cost-effective alternative to traditional military-grade systems, as highlighted by company representative Michael Partridge
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First Mass-produced Sarmat Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles Ready for Deployment
October 7, 2023 @ 07:43 AMThe Russian Ministry of Defense has disclosed that the initial consignment of Sarmat super-heavy intercontinental ballistic missiles is set to enter operational service imminently. In an official statement released on Saturday, the ministry announced that manufacturer Krasmash is currently producing the first batch of these mass-produced missiles, which will soon be deployed for combat duty
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Fincantieri Launches 6th Multipurpose Offshore Patrol Ship for Italian Navy
October 7, 2023 @ 06:00 AMFincantieri today launched the sixth Multipurpose Offshore Patrol ship (PPA), named the “Ruggiero di Lauria,” for the Italian Navy at its shipyard in Muggiano. This vessel is part of the renewal plan for the operational fleet of Italian Navy vessels, which was approved by the Government and Parliament and commenced in May 2015 (known as the “Naval Act”) under the aegis of OCCAR (Organisation Conjointe de Cooperation sur lArmement, the international organization for arms cooperation)
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Work Begins on Rafale F4.1 Upgrade
October 7, 2023 @ 05:47 AMThe French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has announced the next upgrade to the Rafale fighter jet, called the F4.1 standard which represents a leap forward in the capabilities of the fighter aircraft, particularly in the realm of collaborative air combat
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Ukraine Recycling Soviet-origin ATGMs
October 6, 2023 @ 11:24 AMSpecialists in Ukraine have acquired the expertise to prolong the operational lifespan of Soviet-made Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs). This development, announced by the Ukrainian General Staff, has bolstered the country's defense capabilities against the ongoing Russian invasion
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Naval Group Launches First FDI Frigate for Greece
October 6, 2023 @ 10:56 AMNaval Group launched the first FDI frigate, Kimon, for the Hellenic Navy at its Lorient shipyard on Oct. 4
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DAMEN Builds Virtual Reality Model of Dutch Warship Under Construction
October 6, 2023 @ 10:10 AMSailors of a combat support ship that DAMEN is building for the Netherlands Navy will be able to view its detailed insides thanks to a virtual reality model which the Dutch shipbuilder has developed. DAMEN Naval has created an immersive VR model of the
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UK, Japanese Space Agencies to Jointly Develop In-orbit Telemetry Relay Service
October 6, 2023 @ 08:31 AMThe UK Space Agency (UKSA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) have announced a significant collaboration to develop an in-orbit telemetry relay service called "InRange." This collaboration builds upon a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed by both space agencies in 2021
Pentagon to Arm Warfighters with ‘Made in America’ Low-Cost Drones
Norway to Buy 9 Sikorsky HH-60W Helicopters Worth $2.6 Billion
L3Harris Delivers First Overhauled P-8A Poseidon from 139-Aircraft Navy Fleet
South Korea’s DAPA Finishes Incheon Class Frigate Search Radar Upgrade
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
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...