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Russia Shoots Done Ukrainian Su-25, Su-27 Aircraft, 38 Drones

January 7, 2024 @ 05:57 PM

The Russian military shot down two Ukrainian aircraft - Su-25 and Su-27 - and intercepted 38 drones and six Neptune cruise missiles in one day, the Russian Defense Ministry reported on Sunday. “Within 24 hours, air defense systems shot down two aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force: a Su-25 near the city of Dnepropetrovsk and a Su-27 near the city of Krivoy Rog, Dnepropetrovsk region,” a Russian MoD statement said
Trakka Systems Deploys High-intensity Searchlight on Italian Police's AW169M Helicopters

January 6, 2024 @ 11:21 AM

Trakka Systems has announced the successful integration of its TrakkaBeam high-intensity searchlight onto the AW169M helicopters utilized by the Italian Carabinieri. The Carabinieri have received five AW169M helicopters, with the option to acquire an additional 11 helicopters in the same configuration
Pakistan to Acquire Chinese Shenyang FC-31 Stealth Fighters?

January 5, 2024 @ 09:38 AM

Pakistan's Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu has declared the country's intention to acquire the Chinese FC-31 fifth-generation fighter, potentially altering the Pakistan Air Force's fleet dynamics, which was earlier coupled with interest in the Turkish-made KAAN fifth-generation fighter. The induction of the FC-31, also known as the Shenyang J-31, is anticipated to potentially replace early versions of the F-16 within the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fleet
BAE Systems Secures U.S. Army Agreement, Sparks Potential Restart of M777 Production...

January 5, 2024 @ 05:53 AM

BAE Systems has secured an agreement with the U.S
Finland Exercises Purchase Option for 40 Patria 6x6 Armored Vehicles

January 5, 2024 @ 05:18 AM

The Finnish Defence Forces have opted to acquire an additional 40 Patria 6x6 armored vehicles, utilizing the supplementary purchase option embedded in the agreement inked with Patria in June 2023. The initial pact involved the procurement of 91 vehicles, and the appended option allowed for an additional purchase of up to 70 units
Ukrainian Fighter Pilots Commence Training in Denmark with Norwegian F-16s

January 4, 2024 @ 08:19 AM

Norway has taken a significant step in aiding Ukraine's efforts to develop a modern air force by dispatching two F-16 fighter jets to Denmark for the training and education of Ukrainian personnel. Defense Minister Bjørn Arild Gram visited the airfield in Bodø this week, where the final preparations for the F-16s are underway before their mission begins
Russia, Ukraine Increasingly Rely on FPV Drones for Close Combat

January 4, 2024 @ 05:18 AM

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has witnessed a significant shift in the use of First Person View (FPV) drones, according to research conducted by Open-source intelligence analyst Andrew Perpetua
Taiwan to Purchase $128M Worth Parts for MICA Missiles to Bolster its...

January 4, 2024 @ 04:34 AM

The Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan's European procurement office has concluded negotiations with the French missile manufacturer MBDA to secure components for the maintenance of its French-built MICA and Magic missiles. With a allocated budget of NT$3
New Russian-Made Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Crashes in Western Uganda

January 3, 2024 @ 12:26 PM

In a devastating incident, a Russian-made Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in Nyamisingiri Village, Kichwamba sub-county, Ntoroko district, Western Uganda, on Tuesday. The helicopter, en route to the Democratic Republic of Congo, tragically struck a village house, claiming the lives of both crew members aboard
Turkey Blocks UK Minehunters from Entering Black Sea

January 3, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

Turkey has blocked two British minehunter ships from entering the Black Sea, citing the Montreux Convention. Turkey invoked the 1936 Montreux Convention when Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, closing Bosporus and Dardanelles Straits to warships of the belligerent parties

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