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Russian Military Base May Appear in Central African Republic
April 20, 2024 @ 06:05 AMThe Central African Republic (CAR) is considering deploying a Russian military base in the eastern region to enhance border security in that area. In an interview with RTVI, President Faustin-Archange Touadera expressed interest in potentially establishing a Russian military base in the eastern region of his country to bolster border security
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Its Back to School in Israel as Iranian Missile Threat Wanes
April 15, 2024 @ 07:28 AMThe Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Logistics Command has lifted public restrictions imposed after the brazen Iranian attack, reversing an earlier decision that had suggested the measures would remain in place until 11 p.m
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Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 to Become First Large VTOL UAS to Operate in...
February 15, 2024 @ 06:49 AMWedgetail Aerospace, in collaboration with Schiebel Pacific, has obtained approval from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to operate the Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) in civil airspace. This marks the first time that a large Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAS exceeding 150 kg has received civil approval in Australia
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Canada Lifts Arms Embargo Against Turkey
January 30, 2024 @ 08:39 AMCanada has lifted the defense industry embargo on Turkey imposed in 2020 over concerns about military equipment supplied to Azerbaijan during the conflict with Armenia. In a recent statement released on the government's official website, Canadian authorities announced the removal of export restrictions on defense industry companies looking to sell to Turkey
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Sweden Lifts Unofficial Defense Products Embargo on Turkey
December 27, 2023 @ 12:58 PMSweden has unofficially lifted its defense products embargo on Turkey, marking the end of a strained period. The decision comes after the Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee approved Sweden's bid to join NATO on Tuesday
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Japan to Export Missiles, Artillery Shells to U.S., U.K
December 27, 2023 @ 05:37 AMJapan is set to export missiles and artillery shells to the United States and the United Kingdom, marking a significant departure from its long-standing pacifist policies. The decision comes as a former defense minister, Itsunori Onodera, advocates for the loosening of restrictions on military exports to showcase Japan's advanced defense technology on the global stage
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Dutch Government Initiates Delivery Process for 18 F-16 Fighter Jets to Ukraine
December 22, 2023 @ 03:03 PMThe Netherlands has decided to provide military assistance to Ukraine by delivering 18 F-16 fighter jets, announced Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Friday. The move is part of the agreements on military support for Ukraine in the face of Russia's ongoing invasion
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Iran's "Simorgh" Regional Transport Aircraft Undergoing Initial Flight Tests
December 20, 2023 @ 11:55 AMIran's "Simorgh" transport plane, a reverse-engineered AN-140 of Ukrainian origin set to be manufactured at a new plant in Iran, is currently undergoing initial flight tests. This week, Mohammad Mohammadi-Bakhsh, Head of the Civil Aviation Organization of the Islamic Republic, announced the establishment of an aircraft plant dedicated to advancing the Simorgh project
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Chinese Submarine Engine is a Licensed-produced German Powerplant: Thai Navy Chief
November 27, 2023 @ 12:30 PMIn a new twist to Thailand's quest to acquire a Chinese submarine, its Navy chief, Adm Adung Phan-iam has said that the offered Chinese engine, CHD620 is actually a licenced-manufactured version of the German MTU396 engine. Germany had earlier refused to give the MTU 396 powerplant as part of the Chinese submarine sale to Thailand
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South Africa Denies Approval of Arms Sales to Israel Amidst Conflict
November 18, 2023 @ 04:55 AMIn response to mounting concerns raised by Palestinian groups involved in the global initiative to halt arms supplies to Israel, the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) has emphatically stated that it has not sanctioned nor authorized any arms sales to Israel. This follows accusations by pro-Palestinian groups targeting the international aerospace and technology conglomerate Paramount Group, alleging the sale of armored vehicles to Israel Defense Forces military contractors with the aim of enhancing their lethal capabilities
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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...