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U.S. Extends Military Presence in Qatar with 10-Year Agreement
January 3, 2024 @ 08:48 AMIn a recently undisclosed development, the United States has reached an agreement to extend its military presence at the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar for an additional 10 years. This was reported by three U
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South Korea to Develop Artillery Interception System "Superior to Israel's Iron Dome"
January 2, 2024 @ 06:55 AMSouth Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) is developing an artillery projectile interception system, named Low Altitude Missile Defense (LAMD), which aims to surpass Israel's Iron Dome designed for low-speed rockets. The LAMD project is part of the Korean Air and Missile Defense System (KAMD) core power initiative
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Russian Forces Destroy Fortified Command Post in Embattled Avdiivka
January 1, 2024 @ 03:21 PMRussian forces have destroyed a fortified command and staff center in Avdiivka, Ukraine-a town that has been at the center of fierce fighting between the two sides in recent weeks. Pro-Russian media claimed that the destruction was brought about by firing 9M544 rockets by a Tornado-S multiple launch rocket system from a distance of more than 100 kilometers on December 31
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Turkey-made AESA Radar, Murad to Commence Flight Tests
January 1, 2024 @ 11:58 AMTurkey's ASELSAN-made AESA radar, "Murad," has been integrated into the AKINCI combat UAV alongside an unidentified fighter jet for flight tests scheduled to commence in 2024. Work is progressing on the Murad AESA Nose Radar, which has been under development for platforms such as the AKINCI Attack Unmanned Aerial Vehicle and F-16
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Japan Finalizes SH-60L Naval Helicopter Development for Maritime Self-Defense Force
December 29, 2023 @ 09:07 AMThe Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) officially announced the completion of the development of the new SH-60L naval combat helicopters, aimed to succeed the existing Mitsubishi/Sikorsky SH-60K fleet in service with Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Formerly identified as the XSH-60L during its prototype phase developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), the SH-60L represents Japan's latest venture into anti-submarine warfare (ASW) helicopters
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Turkey’s ANKA-3 Combat Drone Performs Maiden Flight
December 28, 2023 @ 09:40 AMThe Anka-3 combat drone, developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), completed its maiden flight this morning. The first prototype's structural assembly was finalized in January 2023, showcasing a maximum takeoff weight of 6,500 kilograms (14,330 pounds) and a payload capacity of 1,200 kilograms (2,646 pounds)
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Russia Upgrades Air-launched FAB Bombs with Increased Precision, Stealth Features, Longer Range
December 28, 2023 @ 07:40 AMRussian weapons experts have upgraded guided aerial bombs such as the FAB-250M-62, FAB-500M-54/62, RBC-500 and FAB-1500M54 to achieve higher target precision, reduced radar signature and increased gliding range. The head of Rostec, Sergei Chemezov, said this in the context of the comprehensive modernization of universal planning and correction modules (UMPC) during a recent media interview
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South Korea Inks Deal to Buy 20 Additional F-35A Fighters
December 28, 2023 @ 06:51 AMSouth Korea's Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) confirmed on Wednesday that it had signed a contract with the U.S
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Japan Initiates Sea Trials for Helicopter Carrier Kaga Following F-35B Modifications
December 28, 2023 @ 06:31 AMThe Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) has commenced sea trials for its helicopter carrier JS Kaga (DDH 184) after undergoing significant modifications to accommodate F-35B fighter jets, as announced by the JMSDF on December 25. New images shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), by the service's
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Final Batch of Su-57 Aircraft for 2023 Delivered to Russian Aerospace Forces
December 27, 2023 @ 10:51 AMThe final batch of the 5th generation Su-57 fighters for 2023 was transferred from the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aviation Plant (KnAAZ) of the UAC to the combat units of the Russian Aerospace Forces as part of the implementation of the annual state defense order. While the number of aircraft delivered has not been revealed, it is known that UAC has announced three times this year regarding the transfer of “a batch” of Su-57 jets
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