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Aurora Flight Sciences Proceeds to Phase 2 of DARPA Project to Build...
January 18, 2023 @ 06:32 AMDARPA has selected Aurora Flight Sciences to move into the detailed design phase of the
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Ukraine War Effect? Kalashnikov's 2022 Production Surpasses Past 20 years' Record
January 13, 2023 @ 06:57 AMKalashnikov Concern said it produced 40% more weapons last year than in 2021, setting a new record, likely fueled by the ongoing Ukraine War. In 2022, the company completed 45 state defense order contracts, 24 military-technical cooperation agreements, and also carried out the planned work to organize licensed production under one contract
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Rheinmetall Launches Production of Lynx IFVs in Hungary
January 12, 2023 @ 01:07 PMRheinmetall has begun low-rate initial production (LRIP) of Lynx infantry fighting vehicle in NATO member nation Hungary, the vehicles first customer. Pre-series production is an important milestone, one which also encompasses fabrication of the Lance medium-calibre turret as well as additional variants of the Lynx
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Britain Likely to Send Battle Tanks to Ukraine
January 10, 2023 @ 08:09 AMBritain could provide Ukraine with tanks for the first time to help the country fight Russian forces. Discussions have been taking place "for a few weeks" about delivering ten of British army's Challenger 2 main battle tank to Ukraine, Sky News reported on Monday, citing unnamed sources
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Hungary to set up RDX Plant due to Explosives Shortages in Europe
January 5, 2023 @ 05:58 AMHungary is building a new explosives plant to produce RDX (Research Department eXplosive) at Várpalota. Rheinmetall Denel Munition Pty (Ltd) from South Africa is supplying the necessary plant technology
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Lockheed Martin to Manufacture 398 F-35 Fighters for $30 Billion
December 31, 2022 @ 05:52 AMIn one of single largest orders for the F-35 jets, the F-35 Joint Program Office and Lockheed Martin finalized a contract for the manufacture of up to 398 F-35s for $30 billion, including U.S
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Russian Govt Agency Approves Improved Domestic Wing, PD-14 Engine for MC-21 Airliner
December 30, 2022 @ 01:17 PMRussias Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsia) approved major changes to the standard design of the MC-21 aircraft related to the installation of the Russian PD-14 engine and composite wings. Documents confirming the amendments to the liner's certificate were handed over to Irkut Corporation, a subsidiary of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) on December 29
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Russia’s Mi-171A2 Helicopter Cleared for Flight 5,000m Above Sea Level
December 30, 2022 @ 12:26 PMRussian Helicopters, a subsidiary of Rostec has completed flight tests of the Mi-171A2 multi-purpose helicopter on Elbrus, the highest peak of the Caucasus Mountains. During flights in various modes, specialists collected and analyzed information about the operation of the main components and assemblies of the rotorcraft in the highlands
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Lithuania Orders Upgraded Caesar Artillery Systems
December 30, 2022 @ 07:32 AMLithuanias defense ministry has acquired Caesar Mark II artillery systems manufactured in France by Nexter. On December 30, Lithuanias defense minister Arvydas Anušauskas met his French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu in Paris to confirm the agreement of Caesar Mark II acquisition
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Poland Acquires Two Spy Satellites from Airbus
December 29, 2022 @ 02:05 PMPoland has reportedly purchased two Pléiades Neo observation and reconnaissance satellites from Airbus Defense & Space. Polish defense minister Mariusz Blaszczak and his French counterpart Sébastien Lecornu signed the €575 million contract on December 27
Su-35 Jets Spotted Flying in Algerian Air Force Colours
Airbus Enters Amphibious Aircraft Space
Portugal Reconsidering F-35 Purchase Plans, Prefers European Jets
France, Italy, U.K. Order 218 More Aster Missiles in Joint Procurement
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...
Is the Patriot Air Defense System Outdated?
After Israel revealed its decision to decommission its U