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Taiwan’s F-16s to get Infrared Search and Track Systems

August 24, 2023 @ 05:23 AM

Taiwan is seeking Infrared Search and Track (IRST) systems worth $500 million for its F-16 Viper fleet, a request which the U.S
Poland Gets U.S.’ Thumbs up to Buy AH-64E Apache Choppers for $12B...

August 22, 2023 @ 05:59 AM

The United States on Monday approved the sale of 96 AH-64E Apache helicopters and related equipment to Poland for an estimated cost of $12 billion. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) delivered the required certification notifying Congress of this possible sale today
First Appearance of KA-52 Helicopter with AESA Radar, Other Upgrades at Army

August 21, 2023 @ 10:50 AM

Russias formidable Ka-52 helicopter now sporting an all-new Active Electronic Scanning Array (AESA) radar besides upgrades to its weapons and avionics was publicly shown for the first time at last weeks Army 2023 event near Moscow. A spokesperson from Russian Helicopters confirmed to Defensemirror
Some 1000 Ukrainian Marines Undergo Amphibious Training in the U.K.

August 20, 2023 @ 01:42 PM

Almost 1,000 Ukrainian marines are returning home from the UK after intensive amphibious training during a 6-month programme supported by international partners, including British and Dutch marines. The Ukrainian marines will now use this knowledge and experience in their fight against Russian occupation, a Netherlands MoD release said
Second Ada-class Corvette for Ukraine Laid Down in Turkey

August 19, 2023 @ 05:31 AM

Ukrainian Navy said the keel-laying ceremony for its second Ada-class corvette took place in Turkeys Istanbul on Friday. As per Turkish traditions, the ceremonial laying was held only after the construction of some of the sections and the hull
China Displays Unmanned Attack Boats at ARMY-2023

August 17, 2023 @ 07:12 AM

China showcased three types of attack boats – JARI USV, JARI-USV-A and Xuan-Long – at the ARMY-2023 Forum (August 14-20) in Moscow. Two of the unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) are of JARI type developed by China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC)
Russia Proposes to Transfer Western-component Based SSJ-100 Jetliner to India's HAL

August 16, 2023 @ 06:07 AM

Even as Russia is replacing foreign components in its Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ-100) regional jetliner, it had sent a proposal to Indias Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to transfer older Western component-based aircraft to India. This information was revealed by a source from United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to Defense Mirror at the ongoing ARMY-2023 Forum
Russian Autonomous Underwater Monitoring System Concept Unveiled at ARMY-2023

August 16, 2023 @ 05:13 AM

Following the Nord Stream gas pipeline blowing up, Russia's Rubin Design Bureau has developed an autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) to continuously monitor threats to oil and gas pipelines on the seabed. On September 26, 2022, four explosions rocked the $23 billion Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines that carried natural gas from Russia to Europe
Indonesia Receives Locally-made Fast Missile Boats

August 15, 2023 @ 07:37 AM

PT PAL Indonesia handed over all five units of 60-meter Fast Missile Boats (KCR). KRI sailing pass parade was held in sequence by the MCMV Ship KRI Fani Island-731, KRI Fanildo Island-732, KRI Kapak-625, KRI Panah-626, KRI Halasan-630, KRI Tombak-629, KRI Sampari- 628, and KRI Golok-688
Philippines Plans Maritime Militia to Counter Aggressive Chinese Fishing Vessels

August 11, 2023 @ 11:04 AM

The Philippines is planning to deploy more aircraft and ships besides tapping reservists to counter aggressive Chinese fishing vessels within the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “Yes, definitely we have plans to deploy more ships and even our aircraft to secure our EEZ

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