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German Bundestag Approves Funding for Gepard Successor: New Air Defense System for...
January 20, 2024 @ 05:51 AMThe Budget Committee of the German Bundestag has given the
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South Korea's DAPA Announces Light Armed Helicopter Delivery Plans
January 19, 2024 @ 11:54 AMThe Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) disclosed on Friday its plan to deliver the first model of the newly developed Light Armed Helicopter (LAH) to the South Korean Army this year, marking a step towards replacing the aging helicopter fleet. The LAH model is currently in the final stages of assembly and is expected to undergo inspections before deployment, according to DAPA
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Birdon's H260 Heavy Landing Craft Selected for U.S. Marine Corps Evaluation
January 19, 2024 @ 09:29 AMAustralian maritime engineering firm Birdon has been selected by the U.S
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Japan Agrees to Purchase 400 Tomahawk Missiles
January 18, 2024 @ 12:59 PMJapan signed a contract with the United States on Thursday to buy 400 long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, seeking to acquire the capability of striking an adversary's territory with China and North Korea in mind. Faced with growing Chinese military clout and a nuclear-armed North Korea, the Japanese government plans to double its defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2027
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Belgium’s John Cockerill to Acquire French Military Vehicle Supplier Arquus
January 17, 2024 @ 02:50 PMJohn Cockerill, a supplier of light tank turrets and simulation systems, has entered an exclusive agreement with the Volvo Group to acquire Arquus, Frances primary military vehicle supplier. The
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GE Vernova to Power New UK FSS Ships with Hybrid-Electric Propulsion
January 17, 2024 @ 07:41 AMGE Vernova's Power Conversion business in the UK has secured a contract with Team Resolute to provide advanced hybrid-electric propulsion technology for the UK Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Royal Fleet Auxiliary Fleet Solid Support (FSS) ships. Team Resolute, a consortium comprising Navantia, Harland & Wolff, and BMT, will deliver three 216-meter-long FSS ships designed to minimize carbon emissions
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South Korea to Start Domestic Production of KF-21 Fighter Amidst Partnership Uncertainties...
January 10, 2024 @ 12:18 PMSouth Korea is on the brink of a milestone in its pursuit of a domestically produced fighter, as the production of the KF-21 fighter jet is set to commence this year, with Indonesia's role in the program yet to be confirmed. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is actively working to finalize a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd
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BAE Systems Secures Contract to Upgrade Australian Navy Frigates' Mk 45 Systems
January 9, 2024 @ 08:24 AMBAE Systems has been granted a contract by the Commonwealth of Australia to undertake a critical upgrade of the Mk 45 Mod 2 naval gun systems installed on Anzac class frigates. The upgrade, involving the implementation of a Common Control System (CCS), aims to address obsolescence issues and extend the operational life of the existing gun systems
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Indonesia Finalizes Acquisition of 42 Dassault Rafales with Third and Final Tranche
January 9, 2024 @ 04:00 AMDassault Aviation has officially confirmed that Indonesia's government has greenlit the third and final batch of its planned acquisition of a total 42 Dassault Rafale fighter jets. The announcement, made by Dassault Aviation on January 8, marks the culmination of a defense contract signed in February 2022
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Lithuania Buying Thales GM200 MM/C Multi-mission Radar
January 3, 2024 @ 12:58 PMLithuania and the Netherlands have strengthened their defense cooperation by signing an agreement to acquire Thales Ground Master 200 Multi-Mission Compact (GM200 MM/C) radars from Dutch manufacturer Thales Nederland. The artillery radar system purchased by Lithuania will play a crucial role in enhancing the country's artillery capabilities
U.S. to Give Up on Ukraine, Russia Peace If Deal Not Doable...
Russian UAVs Drop Spikes to Ambush Ukrainian Vehicles, FPV Drones Take Them...
Chinese Satellite Imagery Firm Helping Yemeni Houtis Target U.S. Ships
U.K. Tests Radio-Wave Weapon to Defeat Drone Swarms
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...
