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Greek Frigate HYDRA Crew Describes 'Hellish' Red Sea Mission, Highlights Urgent Need...
June 24, 2024 @ 06:19 AMVIDEO The 205 crew members of the Greek MEKO-class frigate "HYDRA," returning from a perilous 102-day mission in the Red Sea, described their operation as a "suicide mission" due to outdated equipment and inadequate defense systems, highlighting the urgent need for fleet modernization
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Australia Orders More Guardian-class Patrol Boats
June 24, 2024 @ 05:09 AMAustal Limited has announced that the Australian Government has ordered two additional Guardian-class Patrol Boats from Austal Australia, valued at approximately A$39 million. The 39
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French DGA Awards KNDS Contract to develop 155mm “KATANA” Guided Ammunition
June 22, 2024 @ 08:43 AMThe French defence procurement agency (DGA) has funded the development of the KATANA 155mm guided artillery ammunition being developed by KNDS. The KATANA meets the present need for high-precision artillery ammunition in both low and high intensity warfare: its performance limits collateral damage in urban areas and enables dealing more effectively with high value targets such as artillery systems, radars or command posts
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Russian Ka-29 Helicopter Shot Down by Ukrainian Missile Mounted on Drone Boat
June 21, 2024 @ 06:23 PMVideo A Russian Ka-29 maritime helicopter was shot down by a Ukrainian 'Magura' drone equipped with a modified R-73RDM-2 missile in the Black Sea near Anapa on the night of June 20
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Leonardo Debuts All-new AW-249 Military Helicopter at Eurosatory 2024
June 21, 2024 @ 09:59 AMLeonardo has unveiled the AW-249, the Italian Army's new combat helicopter, at the Eurosatory 2024 exhibition in Paris. The AW-249, the first and only all-new Western combat helicopter design, incorporates digitization, connectivity, sensor-fusion, information superiority, and interoperability features
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Russia's VK-650V Helicopter Engine Ready for Tests
June 21, 2024 @ 08:07 AMThe United Engine Corporation (UEC) supplied the first prototype VK-650V engines, potentially reviving Ka-226T helicopter sales to India and boosting international demand for Ansat choppers as flight testing begins. These prototypes, produced at ODK-Klimov in St
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Armenia, Estonia Procure French Caeser Howitzers
June 21, 2024 @ 05:38 AMArmenia and Estonia have entered into contracts with France to procure CAESAR self-propelled howitzers. France's Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirmed the contract signing with Armenia on June 18
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Refinery Hit as Russia Repels Massive Ukrainian Drone Attack
June 21, 2024 @ 05:20 AMIn the early hours of Friday morning, the Ilsky Oil Refinery in the Krasnodar Territory was struck by a drone, resulting in injuries to two individuals, according to a report from the regional operational headquarters. The incident occurred around 4:00 a
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European Coalition Jointly Procures Mistral 3 Missiles
June 20, 2024 @ 09:47 AMA European coalition involving France, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, and Hungary signed a framework cooperation agreement on June 19 for the joint acquisition of the Mistral 3 ground-based air defense system. This agreement, managed by the French Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) with support from MBDA, aims to streamline the acquisition process to better meet the requirements of the participating nations' armed forces
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Germany Orders Two Additional F126 Frigates from Damen
June 20, 2024 @ 09:32 AMThe Procurement Organization of the German Armed Forces (BAAINBw) and Dutch naval shipbuilder Damen Naval signed a contract on June 19 for two additional F126 multipurpose frigates, bringing the total to six vessels. Last week, the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag gave the green light for the procurement of the fifth and sixth vessels
Thales’ Hybrid Kits to Support French Army Vehicle Communications with 5G, OneWeb
Denmark Joins Multinational Common Armoured Vehicle System Programme
U.S. Army Awards Lockheed Martin $4.94B Contract for Precision Strike Missiles
Denmark Invests $290M in Soldier Equipment Through Acceleration Fund
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...
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...