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German-Made Ukrainian APCs Fail in Combat, Arms Deal Under Scrutiny: Report
February 19, 2024 @ 05:55 AMIssues have surfaced concerning the 48 FFG APC infantry fighting vehicles supplied by Germany to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, as they are deemed unfit for deployment in combat zones due to their weak armor. The vehicles, valued at approximately €40 million, have been revealed to be unsuitable for combat deployment, according to an investigation by the German publication
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Disguised as Mercenaries, NATO Specialists Operate Air Defense Systems in Ukraine
February 19, 2024 @ 03:49 AMUnder the guise of mercenaries, military personnel from NATO countries are covertly operating air defense systems, multiple launch rocket systems, and tactical missile systems in Ukraine, as claimed by a top Russian official. In an interview with the Krasnaya Zvezda newspaper, Colonel General Sergey Rudskoy, Chief of the Main Operational Directorate of the Russian General Staff and First Deputy Chief of the General Staff, asserted that NATO military personnel are actively involved in hostilities, controlling critical military assets
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U.S. DoD Says Ukraine's Defense Will Likely Collapse; Avdiivka Falls into Russian...
February 17, 2024 @ 05:09 AMIn a stark warning to the public, a senior defense official emphasized today that without the passage of the Defense Department's supplemental funding request by Congress, Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russian aggression is in serious jeopardy. Despite considerable military support from allies and partners, the absence of crucial financial aid from the United States could lead to a collapse of Ukraine's defense capabilities
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European Defence Agency Holds Space Strategy Meeting
February 16, 2024 @ 06:37 AMThe European Defence Agency (EDA) hosted a two-day Space Strategy Meeting from February 14, bringing together representatives from 19 European Union Member States, NATO, the European Commission, and the EU Satellite Centre. The meeting aimed to coordinate and streamline efforts as the European Union develops its space strategy for security and defence
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Pakistan Lays Keel for Navy’s 2nd Hangor-Class Submarine
February 15, 2024 @ 09:54 AMPakistan Navy laid keel of its second Hangor-class submarine on February 14 at the Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW). Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, attended as the Chief Guest
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Conversion from F-16s to F-35 Jets for Belgian Air Force Technicians
February 15, 2024 @ 07:57 AMBelgian F-16 technicians have initiated a conversion program to adapt their expertise to the F-35A, marking a pivotal shift for the Belgium Air Force. A new generation of Belgian F-35 technicians and instructors commenced their training at Eglin Air Force Base in the United States after departing from Florennes Air Base, indicating a significant step in Belgium's air defense modernization
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Schiebel’s CAMCOPTER S-100 to Become First Large VTOL UAS to Operate in...
February 15, 2024 @ 06:49 AMWedgetail Aerospace, in collaboration with Schiebel Pacific, has obtained approval from the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to operate the Schiebel CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air System (UAS) in civil airspace. This marks the first time that a large Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) UAS exceeding 150 kg has received civil approval in Australia
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U.S.' Al-Omar Base in Syria Hit by Triple Rocket Attacks in an...
February 14, 2024 @ 06:23 AMAn American military base, known as the "Green Village," situated in the Al-Omar oil field in eastern Deir ez-Zor, Syria, experienced a triple rocket attack within an hour, heightening concerns about regional stability. "Within less than an hour, the U
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German Farmers Protest Rheinmetall's Ammunition Plant
February 13, 2024 @ 11:28 AMIn a massive demonstration that brought together hundreds of farmers and 300 pieces of agricultural equipment, protesters in the German city of Unterluss blocked access roads to Rheinmetall's newly initiated ammunition production plant. The "Werk Niedersachsen" facility is under construction to enhance Germany's self-reliance in ammunition production, supporting NATO defense capabilities
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U.S., Allies Discuss China's Recruitment of NATO-Trained Military Personnel
February 13, 2024 @ 09:00 AMU.S
Netherlands Becomes Launch Customer for Pilatus PC-7 MKX Trainers
KNDS, Safran to Develop Land Robotics for France
U.S. Approves $7.41B Sale of Missiles, Smart Bombs to Israel
Argentina, Paraguay Sign Pact to Boost Border Security, Combat Transnational Crime
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