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Ukraine Signs Arms Production Agreements with U.S., French, Polish Companies
October 3, 2024 @ 12:45 PMJoint-stock company "Ukrainian Defense Industry" has reached cooperation agreements with four Western arms companies during the second International Forum of Defense Industries. The event, attended by representatives of approximately 300 companies from over 30 countries, highlighted Ukraine's expanding role in global arms production
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Ukraine Defense Industry Reports $7B in Orders
October 3, 2024 @ 12:25 PMThe Ukrainian defense industry has secured $7 billion in orders, but this figure reflects only about one-third of its potential production capacity. Lindy Smith, a member of the Supervisory Board of Ukroboronprom and President of the Defense-Industrial Coalition of Arizona, emphasized the need for improved utilization of defense enterprises in Ukraine
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Israeli Airbase Hit by Iranian Missiles, Damage to Aircraft Unknown
October 3, 2024 @ 08:38 AMSatellite images reveal significant damage to an aircraft hangar at Israel's Nevatim airbase following an Iranian missile strike on October 1. Five impact locations were identified at the southern Israeli airbase, including a large hole in the roof of an aircraft hangar and damage to a road nearby
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Pratt & Whitney Opens Largest Military Engine Facility in Oklahoma City
October 3, 2024 @ 07:30 AMPratt & Whitney has opened a new 845,000-square-foot facility in Oklahoma City in a $255 million investment to produce engines, including the F135 used to power the F-35 jet. The Oklahoma City site currently employs over 500 full-time staff, supplemented by an additional 500 contract and partner employees
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Autonomous Drone, Underwater Robot to Enhance French Navy’s Deep-Sea Capabilities
October 3, 2024 @ 07:00 AMThe French Directorate General for Armaments (DGA) has partnered with the General Secretariat for Investment (SGPI) to develop two underwater robotics systems for the French Navy under the "seabed control" (MFM) program as part of France's 2030 investment strategy. This initiative aims to address the increasing need for exploration and activity on the deep seabed, which has largely remained unexplored
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Raytheon Secures DARPA Contract to Develop Next-Generation Ultra-Wide Bandgap Semiconductors
October 3, 2024 @ 06:24 AMRaytheon has been awarded a three-year, two-phase contract by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to develop foundational ultra-wide bandgap semiconductors (UWBGS) based on diamond and aluminum nitride technology. The project aims to enhance semiconductor electronics, with a focus on improved power delivery and thermal management for sensors and other electronic applications
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Israel Strikes Near Russian Air Base in Syria Amid Broader Regional Bombing...
October 3, 2024 @ 05:13 AMIsraeli forces have launched a series of airstrikes on multiple targets along the Syrian coast, including areas near Russia's Hmeimim Airbase in western Syria, according to reports. Syrian and Russian air defense systems were reportedly activated to intercept the incoming projectiles, but the strikes still landed in the vicinity of the city of Jableh, causing extensive damage
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Russian Tank-maker, UVZ “Dissecting” Captured German Leopard 2A6 Tank
October 2, 2024 @ 05:12 PMA captured German-made Leopard 2A6 is being taken apart by Russian tank manufacturer, Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) to study its key systems such as fire control system, stabilizer, engine and other systems which is improved compared to previous Leopard models. Aside of some damage to gun, this is the best-preserved example of the Leopard 2A6 which has been capture in Ukraine
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First Israeli Casualties in Lebanon: Eight Soldiers Killed, 20 Injured
October 2, 2024 @ 03:15 PMEight Israeli soldiers were killed in battles with Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon, the Israeli defense forces said. The IDF tweeted late on Tuesday announcing the names of eight officiers and sergeants who were killed in Lebanon during battle
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IRGC Claims 90% Success Rate in Targeting Israel; Israel Vows Retaliation
October 2, 2024 @ 06:18 AMThe Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) of Iran carried out a large-scale missile strike as part of Operation 'True Promise 2,' targeting what it described as “strategic centers” within Israeli-occupied territories. According to IRGC statements, 90% of the missiles fired hit their intended targets, including several strategic Israeli air and radar bases
Ukraine, Poland Sign Defense Deal on Ammunition, Vehicles, Artillery, Air Defense
Germany Orders Israeli PULS Rocket Launcher Artillery System
Germany Signs €3.1B Contract for Future Soldier Systems
Australia to Soon Receive 2 MQ-4C Triton Drones
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