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Rolls-Royce Hybrid Flight Engine's First Fuel Burn
September 29, 2023 @ 05:31 AMRolls-Royce's new gas turbine for hybrid-electric flight has completed its first fuel test. The engine has been designed using novel combustion technology to produce ultra-low emissions and this test confirms the effectiveness of the compact, power-dense turbine that will be integrated into a light-weight turbogenerator system, the company said in a release
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Russia's Own 'Switchblade' Drone, BAS-80 Loitering Munition Undergoing Tests
September 19, 2023 @ 11:34 AMRussian engineers are currently in the process of developing the BAS-80 loitering munition, which appears to draw inspiration from the American Switchblade drone. Evgeniy Dudorov, the general director of SPA "Android Technics," has publicly released both video footage and images showcasing this Russian drone
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Rostec Develops Hybrid Power Plant Based on KA-226T’s VK-650V
August 22, 2023 @ 07:48 AMRussias United Engine Corporation (UEC) will present a 500-kW hybrid power plant based on the VK-650V that powers the KA-226T helicopter at the Technoprom-2023. The project is based on the VK-650V engine for light helicopters
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Russian firm Launches Multi-purpose Small-sized Torpedo at ARMY-2023
August 14, 2023 @ 09:27 AMRussias JSC Concern “Sea Underwater Weapon- Gidropribor” unveiled a multi-purpose small-sized torpedo “UMT” at the ongoing ARMY-2023 Forum (August 14-20). As per a document provided to Defense Mirror at the event, the UMT torpedo is a small-sized torpedo having an engine operating on the energy of an electric battery, a propulsive-steering complex with a water jet propeller
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Russia’s First Wheeled SP Howitzer 'Malva' to Debut at ARMY-2023
August 14, 2023 @ 07:19 AMRussias first wheeled self-propelled howitzer "Malva” has made its debut at the ARMY-2023 Forum (August 14-20) in Moscow. Rostec confirmed this information in an official release
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Russian Start-up to Unveil 300km Bomber Drone at ARMY 2023
August 13, 2023 @ 10:49 AMRussian Start-up, Oko Design Bureau will unveil its latest attack drone, the Privet-120 (Hello-120) drone bomber prototype at the Army 2023 forum. "A new Privet-120 prototype will be demonstrated at the Army-2023 forum for the first time
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Russia’s New Hello-82 Kamikaze Drone to Debut at ARMY 2023
August 11, 2023 @ 01:53 PMRussias latest Privet-82 (Hello-82) kamikaze drone will perform a demonstration flight at the Army 2023 Forum on August 18. Manufacturer Oko Design Bureau revealed this to state-owned TASS today
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Brazilian and Saudi Defense Companies Eye Joint Ventures, Technology Transfers
August 11, 2023 @ 05:37 AMBrazilian industry association FIESP said several Brazilian and Saudi defense companies have signed agreements that could lead to joint ventures and technology-sharing agreements. The Saudi businesses involved in the potential effort are Scopa Defense and Alqahtani Holding, and the Brazilian firms are weapon manufacturer Taurus, rocket and missile maker Avibras, aircraft battery producer Ocellott, and aviation specialist Avionics Services,
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Russia's First Wheeled, SP Howitzer, 'Malva' Completes State Tests
July 27, 2023 @ 06:40 AMRussias first wheeled self-propelled howitzer "Malva” has successfully passed state tests, manufacturer Rostec announced today. The 152-mm self-propelled artillery gun 2S43 "Malva" was created on the basis of the BAZ chassis with an 8x8 wheel arrangement
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Turkey’s Otokar Unveils Combat UGV ‘Alpar’
July 14, 2023 @ 12:43 PMTurkeys Otokar has unveiled its new combat unmanned ground vehicle (UGV), called the Alpar that can perform missions together with manned and unmanned vehicles on the battlefield. This was
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China is aiming to disrupt the global stealth fighter market by mass-producing its fifth-generation J-35A at a pace comparable to...
The Future of Combat: Miniaturized Laser Weapons Set to Replace Bullets and Missiles
Lasers may soon replace bullets, and drones could disable enemy UAVs with beams of light instead of missiles
Four-legged Robots Vs. Military Dogs
Four legged robots that resemble dogs are increasingly being seen in war zones and exercises for functions such as reconnaissance...
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...