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DragonFire Laser Achieves UK's First High-Power Firing Against Aerial Targets

January 20, 2024 @ 05:18 AM

The DragonFire laser directed energy weapon (LDEW) system has achieved the first high-power firing of a laser weapon against aerial targets in the UK. The successful trial took place at the MOD Hebrides Range, showcasing the advanced capabilities of this futuristic military laser
RBSL Secures Contract for Modular Armor System in Challenger 3 Program

January 19, 2024 @ 12:46 PM

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has secured a contract for the delivery of a modular armor protection system for the Challenger 3 Main Battle Tank, marking a notable development in the program. The new armor, designed in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL), is intended to enhance the Challenger 3's survivability by providing improved protection against various threats
IRGC: Airstrikes on Mossad Site in Erbil Levels Concrete Fortress and Spy...

January 18, 2024 @ 05:24 AM

Iran's missile strike in Erbil on Tuesday, targeting a Mossad-affiliated facility, led to the destruction of a sturdy concrete fortress, revealing an underground cellar filled with sophisticated spying equipment. Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh was quoted by Iranian state media, stating that the strike leveled a concrete fortress, the cellar of which was stocked with spying equipment
GA-ASI Demonstrates UCAV Autonomy Using MQ-20, Waveform X

January 17, 2024 @ 07:53 AM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) showcased its autonomy ecosystem for Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles (UCAVs) in a live flight test featuring the MQ-20 Avenger on November 13, 2023
Lockheed Martin, L3 Harris to Build Space Development Agency Tranche 2 Satellites

January 17, 2024 @ 07:28 AM

Lockheed Martin and L3Harris Technologies have collectively secured contracts totaling nearly $1.8 billion from the Space Development Agency (SDA) for the Tranche 2 Tracking Layer constellation, which aims to bolster global missile threat detection, warning, tracking, and identification, including addressing the challenges posed by hypersonic systems
Airbus Helicopters to Acquire VTOL UAV Manufacturer, Aerovel

January 16, 2024 @ 09:47 AM

Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have inked an agreement for Airbus to acquire Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor. The move is part of Airbus' strategic plan to bolster its portfolio of tactical unmanned solutions
UK to Provide $225M Drone Assistance to Ukraine: Sunak

January 14, 2024 @ 06:37 AM

In a surprise visit to Kyiv on Friday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak revealed a comprehensive military aid package as part of a new multibillion-dollar aid initiative for Ukraine, covering a significant investment of $225 million in drone technology. The aid, pledged for a decade, comes at a crucial time as Ukraine's allies in Brussels and Washington grapple with securing funding amid Russia's increasing military buildup
MBDA's Sea Ceptor for Poland's Miecznik Frigates

January 13, 2024 @ 08:05 AM

Poland has awarded a contract to MBDA for the installation of the Sea Ceptor naval air defense system on the country's three new Miecznik-class frigates. The Sea Ceptor system is known for safeguarding naval vessels against contemporary air and surface threats, including supersonic anti-ship missiles and unmanned surface vessels
DRDO Tests Next-Generation AKASH Air Defense System

January 12, 2024 @ 12:59 PM

India's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has confirmed the testing of its new anti-aircraft missile system, AKASH-NG. The announcement was made via DRDO's official ‘X page
South Korea Tests Modified Ground-based Tactical Missile

January 12, 2024 @ 12:47 PM

South Korea has announced the successful test-firing of an enhanced version of its domestically developed Korean Tactical Surface to Surface Missile-I (KTSSM-I). Military sources revealed on Friday that the launch of the modified KTSSM-I took place on Thursday at the testing site of the Agency for Defense Development in Taean County, located 109 kilometers southwest of Seoul

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