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India Offers 7 Helicopters to Philippines Coast Guard

November 7, 2023 @ 10:42 AM

The Indian government has extended an offer to the Philippines, proposing the supply of at least seven helicopters to bolster the capabilities of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in rescue and humanitarian missions. “Were trying to build up our capacity -- our capabilities in terms of our coast guard, in terms of our -- of course, the search and rescue is always the primary consideration,” President Ferdinand R
Turkey's BARKAN Unmanned Ground Vehicle Fires Ammunition Using Hydrogen Propulsion System

November 7, 2023 @ 07:53 AM

Turkey's Havelsan-developed BARKAN Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) equipped with a Hydrogen Propulsion System achieved a global first by firing ammunition from a single tower. This test comes on the heels of the recent successful launch of the ROKETSAN METE Laser Guided Missile from the HAVELSAN BARKAN-1 UGV
Saab to Set up Factory in India to Produce Carl-Gustaf System Components

November 6, 2023 @ 02:43 PM

India has granted the first 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) clearance in the defense sector, with Swedens Saab receiving approval to establish a facility dedicated to the production of components for the Carl-Gustaf system. The FDI proposal, valued at just under INR 500 crore ($60 million), received the green light last month
Estonia Sees Fall in Mobilizing Donations for Ukraine

November 6, 2023 @ 11:02 AM

Estonian volunteers, who have been actively collecting donations to aid Ukraine, are now facing reduced support due to various factors, including war fatigue and worsening financial situations, as well as the tarnished reputation of some dishonest fundraisers. On Sunday, a uniquely equipped mobile sauna and shower unit, referred to as a "saunabus," set off from Harju County, Estonia towards Ukraine, followed by a yellow van
Chinese Z-10 Helicopter Unveils New Rocket Launcher in Live-fire Drills

November 6, 2023 @ 07:34 AM

China's fully-armed Z-10 attack helicopters, equipped with a newly introduced airborne rocket launcher, participated in a day-and-night live-fire exercise organized by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) off the coast of East China's Fujian Province. The Z-10 attack helicopters, belonging to an aviation brigade associated with the PLA's 73rd Group Army, embarked on a mission fully loaded with munitions
Russia Test Fires Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile from Submarine

November 6, 2023 @ 06:14 AM

Russia announced the successful test launch of its “Bulava” intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear warheads from one of its submarines. The test marks the first such launch in just over a year and comes in the midst of heightened nuclear rhetoric from Russia following its withdrawal from a crucial nuclear test ban treaty
Five South Korean Banks Considering $22B Loan to Finance Arms Sales to...

November 4, 2023 @ 05:20 AM

Five South Korean banks have come to the aid of Poland in their quest to acquire $22 billion worth of weapons, marking Seoul's most extensive arms deal, covering the procurement of rocket artillery systems and fighter jets. In a bid to facilitate this significant arms transaction, South Korea is harnessing the support of local banks, as the statutory limits on import-export lending have been reached
NASAMS Missiles in $125M Military Aid to Ukraine

November 4, 2023 @ 04:51 AM

A mix of weaponry that includes National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS), ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, artillery rounds, TOW missiles and Javelin and AT-4 antiarmor systems is earmarked for Ukraine in the
Kalashnikov Producing New Short-barrel AK-19 Rifle for Foreign Customer

November 3, 2023 @ 08:36 AM

Russias Kalashnikov Concern is currently subjecting a shortened version of the AK-19 assault rifle to rigorous testing for potential foreign clients, announced Alan Lushnikov, the company's head, during a press conference. Lushnikov revealed that the development of this variant was initiated for a specific foreign customer, and the company is eagerly anticipating a positive outcome from the ongoing testing phase
Latest Unmanned Surface Vessels in German Aid Package for Ukraine

November 3, 2023 @ 07:33 AM

Germany has announced the dispatch of new Sonobot 5 unmanned surface vessels as part of its latest military aid package. This update was posted on the official website of the German government

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