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Australia Approves Next Phase of Collins Class Submarine Life Extension
June 6, 2024 @ 07:35 AMThe Australian government is committing $4-5 billion to a life-of-type extension program for its Collins class submarines, ensuring they maintain a strong strike and deterrence capability. HMAS Farncomb will be the first of the six Collins class submarines to undergo this program, with sustainment and capability enhancements starting in 2026 at Osborne in South Australia
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Lockheed Martin, University of Iowa Demonstrate AI in Air-to-Air Intercepts
June 6, 2024 @ 05:09 AMLockheed Martin Skunk Works and the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL) demonstrated AI-piloted air-to-air intercepts using an L-29 Delfin jet. The partnership led to flight demonstrations in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) directly piloted and conducted tactical exercises with a full-scale, live aircraft – specifically, one of OPL's L-29 Delfin jets – by issuing commands related to heading, speed, and altitude
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Hensoldt to Equip Ukrainian Helicopters with Detection and Self-Protection Sensors
June 6, 2024 @ 04:30 AMSensor solutions provider HENSOLDT is set to enhance the defense capabilities of the Ukrainian armed forces by equipping their helicopters with advanced detection and self-protection sensors. This latest order includes further deliveries of the Airborne Missile Protection System (AMPS), with the contract valued in the double-digit million range
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Germany Adds 20 More Eurofighter Typhoon Fighters to Air Force Arsenal
June 5, 2024 @ 12:35 PMGermany has announced its intention to acquire an additional 20 Eurofighter jets for its air force, Chancellor Scholz confirmed at the ILA Berlin-2024 exhibition, running from June 5 to June 9. Addressing attendees at the event's opening in Berlin, Chancellor Scholz reiterated the nation's commitment to bolstering its arms production capacity,
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Israel Orders 25 F-35s at $120M Each
June 5, 2024 @ 08:14 AMThe Israeli Ministry of Defense has signed an agreement worth $3 billion with the U.S
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Russia Researching Use of Neural Networks to Detect Small Drones
June 4, 2024 @ 11:18 AMA Russian University is studying the use of neural networks to detect small drones which sneak in under the radar umbrella of air defense systems. Specialists from Tula State University (TulSU) are exploring the combination of neural networks with radar systems to detect unique patterns in sound and movement that differentiate small UAVs with other flying objects and direct counter-drone devices at them
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Seoul Suspends 2018 Inter-Korean Military Agreement After North Launches Trash-laden Balloons
June 4, 2024 @ 08:07 AMSouth Koreas Cabinet approved the full suspension of the 2018 inter-Korean pact after the North repeatedly jammed GPS signals along the inter-Korean border and flew hundreds of trash-laden balloons into the country. Two days ago, South Korean presidential office warned it would take “unbearable” measures against the North for its recent actions
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Russian Firm Signs Contract with Defense Ministry for Supply of Upgraded Obereg...
June 3, 2024 @ 10:21 AMThe Tula Oktava plant, managed by RT-Capital of the Rostec State Corporation, has signed a contract with the Russian Ministry of Defense to supply a large batch of Obereg (“Amulets”) body armor, now enhanced with an expanded protection area. The new "Amulets," meeting military requirements, have a protection class of BR-4 and can stop armor-piercing bullets from 7
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Japanese Consortium Commits $100M Investment in Airbus Subsidiary AALTO
June 3, 2024 @ 07:52 AMA consortium of Japanese businesses, spearheaded by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. and Space Compass Corporation, has pledged an investment of $100 million in AALTO HAPS Limited, a subsidiary of Airbus
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China Working on New-Gen Warplane as Successor to J-20
June 3, 2024 @ 06:17 AMChina is actively working on a next generation fighter jet to succeed its J-20 stealth fighter, which is undergoing constant upgrades. This information was recently disclosed by Li Gang, the test pilot who flew the J-20's maiden flight, as reported by China Central Television (CCTV) on Wednesday
Russian Lancet Drones Claim Over Half of NATO-Supplied M109 Howitzers in Ukraine
Poland Halts Black Hawk Helicopter Deal
Israel, Germany Begin Preparations for Arrow 3 Missile Defense Delivery
Germany to Equip F-35 Fleet with Joint Strike Missile in $650M Deal
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...
