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Pilots Shortage Forces China to Lower Selection Criteria for Carrier Aircraft Crew

October 10, 2024 @ 07:49 AM

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has revised its recruitment criteria for pilots of carrier-based aircraft due to a shortage of qualified candidates. The changes allow younger applicants, including high school graduates and recent bachelor's or master's degree holders, to participate in the pilot selection program for 2025
Northrop Launches M230LF Dual Feed Chain Gun for Rapid Ammo Switching in...

October 10, 2024 @ 06:25 AM

Northrop Grumman has launched the 30x113mm M230 Link Fed (M230LF) Dual Feed Bushmaster Chain Gun, which allows operators to switch ammunition types quickly and includes different rounds for anti-drone and anti-armor operations. The M230LF Dual Feed Chain Gun eliminates the need for mixed ammunition belts, allowing operators to switch between two types of ammunition on demand
Ukrainian Neptune Missile Destroys Russian Base Storing Iran-Sourced Drones

October 10, 2024 @ 04:49 AM

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have reported the destruction of a Russian drone storage facility in Krasnodar Krai using Neptune missiles. The facility, located in the village of Oktyabrske, was storing approximately 400 Shahed loitering munitions, also known as "Geran" UAVs, sourced from Iran
Disagreements Between Warsaw and Seoul Could Jeopardize FA-50 Fighter Sales to Poland

October 9, 2024 @ 01:54 PM

Polands plan to purchase 48 FA-50 light attack aircraft from South Korea is reportedly being reconsidered, as technical challenges and cost hikes spark disputes over weapon system integration, putting the entire deal under review. The Polish government, which signed a contract with Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) in September 2022, is questioning the fulfillment of the agreement, specifically concerning the integration of U
Russia Sharply Increases Delivery of Su-34 Warplanes; Fourth Batch Sent This Year

October 9, 2024 @ 07:01 AM

Russia's Rostec announced the delivery of the fourth batch of Su-34 fighters on Tuesday, the second since September 2 and the fourth this year making it the most ordered plane by the Russian Aerospace Forces. The delivery coincides with the announcement by France of the donation
First Test Firing of MBDA’s Aster 30 B1 NT Missile for SAMP-T...

October 9, 2024 @ 05:30 AM

The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has conducted the first test firing of the Aster 30 Block 1 New Technology (NT) missile at the Biscarrosse testing site
Bulgaria Procures IRIS-T SLM Air Defense System

October 9, 2024 @ 04:28 AM

Bulgaria has
Romania Acquires Sentinel Radar Systems from the U.S.

October 8, 2024 @ 01:05 PM

The Romanian Ministry of National Defence announced the notification sent to the U.S
Hundreds of Hezbollah Rockets Target Haifa and Acre in Northern Israel

October 8, 2024 @ 11:29 AM

Sirens were activated in Haifa, Acre, and surrounding towns in northern Israel today following a barrage of rockets fired from Lebanon. Reports indicate that Hezbollah launched over 100 rockets towards Haifa, Acre, and other communities in the Western Galilee
France to Supply Upgraded Mirage-2000 Fighters to Ukraine in Early 2025

October 8, 2024 @ 09:32 AM

France will supply Kiev with a batch of Mirage 2000 fighters upgraded to carry new air-to-ground weapons, Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu posed on his X account today. According to him, the combat vehicles will be handed over to the Ukrainian Armed Forces in January-March 2025

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