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UK-Ukraine Defence Collaboration Strengthened Through Key Agreements
December 19, 2023 @ 06:09 AMThe UK Government and the UK defence industry have successfully conducted their inaugural trade mission to Ukraine, bolstering defence cooperation between the two nations. The trade mission, led by the Department for Business and Trade and the Ministry of Defence, occurred on 13-14 December, marking a crucial step in enhancing Ukraine's defences and strengthening trade links between the two countries
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North Korea Suspected of Upgrading Russian Il-76 Cargo Plane for Advanced Surveillance
December 18, 2023 @ 01:06 PMNew satellite imagery has revealed potential modifications to a Russian-made military transport plane in North Korea, indicating the conversion of the aircraft into an airborne command center equipped with a powerful radar. The suspected modifications were identified by an open-source intelligence analyst who observed the Soviet-designed Ilyushin Il-76 cargo plane at Pyongyang's international airport on November 30
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Russian Forces Accidentally Shoot Down Own Su-25 Jet Over Eastern Ukraine
December 18, 2023 @ 12:54 PMReports have emerged indicating that a Russian Su-25 ground-attack and close-air-support jet, identified as the Frogfoot by NATO, was allegedly shot down by Russian forces over the occupied Zaporizhia region in eastern Ukraine. The incident occurred during active combat operations, resulting in the confirmed fatality of the pilot
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Egyptian Navy Receives Third MEKO A-200 EN Frigate from Thyssenkrupp
December 18, 2023 @ 09:14 AMThyssenkrupp Marine Systems handed over the frigate "AL-QADEER" to the Navy of the Arab Republic of Egypt on December 15 in Bremerhaven. This marks the third vessel in a series of four MEKO A-200 EN frigates commissioned by Egypt
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Japan's Kawasaki Heavy Industry Reveals Advanced Submarine Concept Featuring Vertical Launch Systems
December 18, 2023 @ 08:58 AMJapans Kawasaki Heavy Industry (KHI) unveiled a new submarine concept for the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), intended to succeed the Taigei-class, on December 12. Notable design features include an aft sail placement for enhanced maneuverability and bow diving planes
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Spanish Navy Orders Naval Strike Missiles worth €305M for F-110 Frigates
December 16, 2023 @ 08:09 AMKongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KONGSBERG) has been awarded a contract worth €305 million by the Spanish Navy for the supply of Naval Strike Missiles (NSM) for its F-110 fleet. The F-110 class frigate, currently under construction by Navantia, will be the first ship class to receive the NSM
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Hungary, Rheinmetall Forge €288M Deal for Panther KF51 Main Battle Tank Development
December 16, 2023 @ 07:51 AMThe Hungarian government, in collaboration with Rheinmetall, has signed a €288 million contract in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, to develop the Panther KF51 and move it towards production maturity. A demonstrator vehicle will be constructed, paving the way for full-scale production
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Western Coalition Advances Plans for NATO-Compatible Air Defense System for Ukraine
December 15, 2023 @ 10:05 AMA coalition of nations led by Germany and France is making strides in formulating plans for the development of a NATO-compatible ground-based air defense system aimed at safeguarding Ukraine's future. The inaugural meeting of the Capability Coalition Integrated Air and Missile Defense (
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Airbus Helicopters and German Army Sign Largest Ever H145M Contract
December 15, 2023 @ 07:45 AMThe German Bundeswehr and Airbus Helicopters have finalized a contract for the acquisition of up to 82 H145M multi-role helicopters, marking the largest-ever order for the H145M and the HForce weapon management system. The agreement includes 62 firm orders and an additional 20 options
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U.S. Navy Advances Torpedo Tube-Launched and Recovered UUV Capability
December 15, 2023 @ 07:20 AMThe U.S
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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