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DOD Releases First Defense Industrial Strategy
January 13, 2024 @ 12:44 PMThe Department of Defense (DOD) has unveiled its first National Defense Industrial Strategy, a comprehensive 59-page document outlining priorities aimed at fortifying the U.S
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MBDA's Sea Ceptor for Poland's Miecznik Frigates
January 13, 2024 @ 08:05 AMPoland has awarded a contract to MBDA for the installation of the Sea Ceptor naval air defense system on the country's three new Miecznik-class frigates. The Sea Ceptor system is known for safeguarding naval vessels against contemporary air and surface threats, including supersonic anti-ship missiles and unmanned surface vessels
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DRDO Tests Next-Generation AKASH Air Defense System
January 12, 2024 @ 12:59 PMIndia's Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has confirmed the testing of its new anti-aircraft missile system, AKASH-NG. The announcement was made via DRDO's official ‘X page
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China Defends Against Low, Slow, and Small Aerial Threats in Recent Maritime...
January 12, 2024 @ 10:05 AMIn a recent maritime exercise, warships of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy demonstrated their capabilities in countering low, slow, and small aerial targets, such as drones and loitering munitions. According to China Central Television (CCTV) reports on Wednesday, a destroyer detachment affiliated with the PLA Southern Theater Command orchestrated the drill, incorporating various types of warships, including a Type 055 large destroyer and a Type 052D destroyer
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Rheinmetall's Skyranger 30 A1 Completes Live-Fire Tests, Advances Towards Series Production
January 12, 2024 @ 08:21 AMRheinmetall's Skyranger 30 A1, a mobile air defense system, has achieved a milestone with successful testing and live-fire trials at the company's Ochsenboden proving ground in Switzerland in December 2023. The assessments encompassed the system's functionality in both stationary and mobile modes
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U.S. and Allies Launch Tomahawk Missile Strikes in Yemen, Escalating Conflict with...
January 12, 2024 @ 02:14 AMIn a significant escalation of the conflict in Yemen, the United States, along with its allies, has officially confirmed the commencement of airstrikes against Houthi targets. The Tomahawk military strikes targeted over a dozen locations in Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia, marking a departure from the Biden administration's efforts to avoid direct involvement in the Middle East conflict
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Egypt Gets U.S.’ Nod to Buy Light Tactical Vehicle Chassis and Fleet...
January 11, 2024 @ 07:32 AMThe U.S
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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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Artis Unveils Sentinel Third-Generation Active Protection System to Defend Against Top-Attack Threats
January 9, 2024 @ 11:21 AMVirginia-based defense contractor Artis has introduced the Sentinel third-generation Active Protection System (APS), aiming to revolutionize armored vehicle protection and address a critical gap in the U.S
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BAE Systems Secures Contract to Upgrade Australian Navy Frigates' Mk 45 Systems
January 9, 2024 @ 08:24 AMBAE Systems has been granted a contract by the Commonwealth of Australia to undertake a critical upgrade of the Mk 45 Mod 2 naval gun systems installed on Anzac class frigates. The upgrade, involving the implementation of a Common Control System (CCS), aims to address obsolescence issues and extend the operational life of the existing gun systems
Russia’s Superjet Powered by Domestic PD-8 Engine Performs Maiden Flight
France to Offer Rafale Jets, SAMP/T Air Defense System to Countries Considering...
Iran-backed Houthi Rebels Target U.S. Aircraft Carrier Group Twice
Canada May Cut F-35 Order, Consider European Jet Fighters
U.S. Policy Threatening Lockheed Martin Billions in F-35 Cuts?
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...