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Poland Delivers Piorun MANPADS to Estonia
January 9, 2024 @ 04:04 PMPoland has delivered the Piorun Shoulder-Launched Air Defense Missile (MANPADS) to the Estonian Army. The delivery comes as part of a €103 million contract signed between the two nations in 2022
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Indonesia Finalizes Acquisition of 42 Dassault Rafales with Third and Final Tranche
January 9, 2024 @ 04:00 AMDassault Aviation has officially confirmed that Indonesia's government has greenlit the third and final batch of its planned acquisition of a total 42 Dassault Rafale fighter jets. The announcement, made by Dassault Aviation on January 8, marks the culmination of a defense contract signed in February 2022
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Russian Warplane Accidentally Drops Bomb on Russian-Occupied Luhansk; Ukraine Faces Intense Missile...
January 8, 2024 @ 01:14 PMA Russian warplane unintentionally released a bomb over the town of Rubizhne in the Russian-occupied Luhansk region, as confirmed by Leonid Pasechnik, the head of the region's Moscow-appointed government. The FAB-250 bomb, carrying a high-explosive warhead, did not result in any injuries, according to reports from the Associated Press
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U.S. Army’s Abrams Tanks Receive Maintenance at Lithuanian Workshop
January 8, 2024 @ 12:29 PMThe Ministry of Defense of Lithuania has announced the initiation of maintenance operations for Abrams main battle tanks from U.S
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Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade Receives Electronic Warfare Systems to Counter First Person...
January 6, 2024 @ 06:18 AMIn response to the escalating conflict with Russia, the Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade of the Armed Forces has received a donation of 100 electronic warfare systems from the Ukrainian company Metinvest to counter cheap but lethal First Person View (FPV) drones. The donation, valued at over UAH 11 million, is aimed at fortifying the brigade's defenses against the growing threat of enemy drones
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Germany Commits €10.5B Military Aid to Ukraine
January 5, 2024 @ 08:57 AMIn a significant show of support, Germany has committed to transferring weapons worth over €10 billion and handed over a substantial military aid package to Ukraine, comprising Skynex, PATRIOT, and IRIS-T air defense systems. This latest contribution is part of the broader military assistance initiative by the Federal Republic of Germany, reflecting its dedication to reinforcing Ukraine's security infrastructure
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Finland Exercises Purchase Option for 40 Patria 6x6 Armored Vehicles
January 5, 2024 @ 05:18 AMThe 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
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Canada's NASAMS Aid to Ukraine Still Awaited Amidst its Alleged Destruction in...
January 4, 2024 @ 12:30 PMThe Canadian government's pledged assistance to Ukraine through the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS) has yet to materialize, leaving the Eastern European nation vulnerable amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. The promised aid, announced in January 2023 as a response to the Russian invasion, included a $406 million NASAMS acquisition, forming part of a broader $500 million military aid package unveiled in November 2022
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Ukrainian Fighter Pilots Commence Training in Denmark with Norwegian F-16s
January 4, 2024 @ 08:19 AMNorway 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
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Russia, Ukraine Increasingly Rely on FPV Drones for Close Combat
January 4, 2024 @ 05:18 AMThe 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
Italian Navy’s First FREMM EVO Frigate Begins Construction
Northrop to Equip Australian C-130J Fleet with New Electronic Warfare System
Trump Tariffs Could Impact F-35 Global Supply Chain, Other Defense Projects
U.S. to Deploy Korea-based Patriot Missile Systems to Middle East
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
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...