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Dutch Army Tests Israel’s Smart Shooter SMASH Counter-Drone System

February 16, 2021 @ 09:04 AM

The Dutch Army recently completed a two-day live-fire counter-drone trial using Smart Shooter's SMASH Fire Control System in the Austrian High Mountains. Tested at a range of up to 200 meters, in harsh weather conditions, fog, and blowing snow, the SMASH Fire Control Systems proved to be highly effective as all 67 drone targets were successfully hit with up to 3 shots each
Kalashnikov to Present AK-19 Rifle, PLK Compact Pistol at IDEX-21

February 15, 2021 @ 10:34 AM

Russias Kalashnikov Group will showcase its AK-19 assault rifle and PLK compact pistol at IDEX-21 exhibition in Abu Dhabi, marking their debut at an international event. IDEX-21 arms exhibition will be held from February 21 to 25
Thales, Airbus to Upgrade France's Joint Electronic Warfare Capabilities

February 11, 2021 @ 10:17 AM

The French defence procurement agency (DGA) today awarded Thales and Airbus a contract for the new joint tactical signals intelligence (SIGINT) system to upgrade the French forces' critical signals monitoring, direction finding and spectrum analysis capabilities. The 10-year contract will equip the three armed forces with a common information system and set of sensors and is designated a high-impact programme (PEM1), alongside CONTACT and SCORPION, under France's defence spending plan
New Russian Anti-tank Guided Missile System Can Shoot Down Drones

February 10, 2021 @ 11:46 AM

Russias KBP Instrument Design Bureau (IDB) has started developing the world's first multi-purpose anti-tank guided missile system (ATGM), which can effectively shoot down drones, announced the Industrial Director of the Rostec State Corporation, Bekkhan Ozdoev. There are currently no other anti-tank systems in service anywhere in the world that would be capable of reliably engaging unmanned aerial vehicles, because of their small size, maneuverability and low contrast for targeting in the thermal spectrum
GA-ASI to Demo SkyGuardian RPA to Netherlands

February 4, 2021 @ 07:20 AM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) today announced its plan to take a company-owned SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) to the United Kingdom in July to undertake a series of operational capability demonstrations for NATO allies, including the Netherlands
Kalashnikov May Have Bagged Strela 9М333 Guided Missile deal in India

February 2, 2021 @ 02:30 AM

Russias Kalashnikov may have marked the first international sale of its Strela 9М333 Guided Missiles systems to India. Sources in the know told defenseworld
Israel Aerospace Announces Harop Loitering Munitions Sale to Two Asian Nations

February 1, 2021 @ 01:52 PM

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) today announced the sale of Harop loitering munitions systems to two different Asian nations - one for the Naval version and another for the Land version. The company announced three deals with a combined worth of $100 million
Russia’s Boomerang Armored Vehicle to be Displayed at Aero India 2021

February 1, 2021 @ 11:59 AM

Russias state-run Rostec has chosen Aero India-2021 show as the first international event to display its K-16 and K-17 Boomerang armored personnel vehicles (APC). Boomerang 8×8 VPK 7829 combat vehicle was developed by Russias VPK company in two configurations: 25-ton K17 Armored Fighting Vehicle (AFV) and 22-ton amphibious APC designated K-16
Recent Improvements Make MiG-29 Jets More Pilot Friendly

January 28, 2021 @ 07:56 AM

Pilot-friendliness of Russias MiG-29 jets has increased thanks to a couple of recent technical changes that reduce pilot stress and improve reaction-time in complicated situations. The first is a non-linear correcting device for automatic plane control systems, which makes the pilots job easier in extreme situations
European Aviation Regulator Greenlights Boeing 737 MAX as Safe to Fly

January 27, 2021 @ 12:50 PM

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) gave its seal of approval for the return to service of a modified version of the Boeing 737 MAX airplane. It mandated a package of software upgrades, electrical working rework, maintenance checks, operations manual updates and crew training which will allow the plane to fly safely in European skies after almost two years on the ground

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