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Nigerian Army Aviation Wing Kicks Off with New UH-1H Huey Helicopter
June 26, 2024 @ 11:15 AMThe Nigerian military has received its first batch of UH-1H Huey helicopters from Bell, marking the services initial step in forming the Air Wing of the Ground Forces to support ground operations. The aircraft were formally handed over by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, during a brief ceremony at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Thursday, June 20, 2024
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DARPA Unveils XRQ-73 in SHEPARD Program for Next-Generation Unmanned Aircraft
June 26, 2024 @ 05:54 AMThe Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has announced that the Series Hybrid Electric Propulsion AiRcraft Demonstration (SHEPARD) programme aircraft received its official designation, XRQ-73. The
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Thales Receives First Full Design Verification Report for Medium Risk UAS Operations...
June 26, 2024 @ 05:16 AMThales has become the first company to receive a full Design Verification Report (DVR) from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for operating light Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in medium risk, Specific Assurance Integrity Level (SAIL) III conditions. This has been achieved in partnership with Aeromapper and ONERA
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Zelensky Sacks Top Ukrainian General, Action Linked to Sevastopol Disaster?
June 25, 2024 @ 09:12 AMVideo Ukrainian President Zelensky today sacked Lieutenant General Yury Sodol as commander of the Combined Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and replaced him with Brigadier General Andriy Hnatov
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India Channels Over 50% of Defence Exports to U.S.
June 25, 2024 @ 08:54 AMThe American Chamber of Commerce in India (AMCHAM) has revealed that over 50% of India's defence exports are now directed towards the United States. This was revealed in the latest report from AMCHAM, titled "U
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Korea Aerospace Secures $1.41B to Ramp Up Production of KF-21 Boramae Fighter
June 25, 2024 @ 07:49 AMKorea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has officially sealed an agreement with the South Korean government for the mass production of the country's homegrown fighter aircraft, the KF-21. Under the terms of the deal inked with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), valued at 1
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Safran Pursues AI Advancement with Talks to Acquire Preligens for €220M
June 25, 2024 @ 07:03 AMSafran has announced ongoing discussions to acquire Preligens, an AI solutions provider, for €220 million. Preligens, established in 2016, specializes in AI analytics for aerospace and defense, offering algorithms for analyzing imagery, video, and acoustic signals
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Denmark, Norway Sign Agreement for Joint Training, Arctic Monitoring and Ukraine Support
June 25, 2024 @ 06:32 AMDenmark and Norway strengthen defense ties with a strategic agreement emphasizing joint training, Arctic monitoring, and Ukraine support, signed by Ministers Troels Lund Poulsen and Bjørn Arild Gram on June 24. The collaborative endeavor underscores the shared commitment of both nations to fortify their defense capabilities and foster deeper ties in the face of evolving security challenges, particularly in Europe
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Chinese, Japanese Coast Guards Clash Over Diaoyu Islands
June 25, 2024 @ 04:25 AMThe China Coast Guard (CCG) expelled several Japanese vessels that entered the territorial waters of Diaoyu Islands between June 20 and 24, according to a statement released on Monday by CCG spokesperson Gan Yu. Gan claimed that the CCG's actions were part of law enforcement operations within waters under China's jurisdiction
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Israeli MoD Tests New Rocket Propulsion System
June 24, 2024 @ 06:46 AMThe Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) conducted a test launch of a new rocket propulsion system from a base in central Israel on June 24. The test, which was part of a planned experiment, was witnessed across central and southern Israel
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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