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Israeli Strike Destroys 40 Palestinian Engineering Vehicles Including Some Used in October

April 24, 2025 @ 06:51 AM

In a joint overnight operation, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (ISA) targeted and destroyed around 40 engineering vehicles in the Gaza Strip that were allegedly used by Hamas for terror-related activities, including the October 7, 2023, attack that breached Israels southern border. According to an
Rostec Begins Testing ‘Friend or Foe’ System for Drones

April 23, 2025 @ 04:28 AM

Russias Rostec State Corporation has started testing a new drone identification system that works on a “friend or foe” basis, automatically recognizing friendly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at distances up to 100 km and altitudes up to 5 km. Developed by Rosel, a holding within Rostec, the system uses a lightweight onboard transponder—just 90 grams in weight—with low power consumption, enabling its integration into various drone types, including both civilian and special-purpose UAVs
Su-35 Fighter Takes on Airborne Radar Role in Ukraine Operations

April 17, 2025 @ 09:44 AM

The Russian Su-35S fighter jet is being used for airborne radar reconnaissance missions, a role typically assigned to larger, specialized aircraft like the A-50. This development was reported by the aviation-focused Telegram channel FighterBomber, which cited sources within Russias military aviation community
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, Arquimea Test AI-Powered Anomaly Detection for ISR Missions

April 15, 2025 @ 07:45 AM

Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, in collaboration with Spanish technology company Arquimea, has demonstrated a machine learning-based anomaly detection system designed to enhance Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations. The capability allows ISR platforms to detect irregularities or changes in physical features using electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) data
PLA Navy's Second 5,000-Ton Type 054B Frigate Coming Soon

April 14, 2025 @ 07:34 AM

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has unveiled its second Type 054B frigate in a new poster released by the South Sea Fleet, marking the warships first official appearance ahead of the PLA Navys 76th anniversary on April 23. The vessel, bearing hull number 555, was shown fully dressed with crew members standing at attention on the starboard side
French Firm CILAS Unveils Portable Laser Rifle Prototype

April 14, 2025 @ 04:52 AM

French defense company CILAS has unveiled a new prototype laser weapon in the form factor of an assault rifle, aiming to offer compact laser firepower for dismounted forces. The new system, called HELMA-LP, was showcased at the SOFINS 2025 special operations exhibition, according to
French A400M Clears New Role with Air-Drop Test of Commando Boat System...

April 12, 2025 @ 12:05 PM

The French Directorate General of Armaments (DGA) has completed a fast-tracked test campaign enabling the Ecume commando boat to be airdropped from an A400M military transport aircraft. The
Patria NEMO Mortar Systems to Be Integrated into New Lynx IFV Variant...

April 10, 2025 @ 09:54 AM

Patria has signed a supply agreement with Rheinmetall Landsysteme GmbH and Rheinmetall Hungary for the delivery of its turreted 120 mm NEMO mortar systems, which will be integrated into a new variant of the Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicle under Hungarys Zrinyi defence programme. The
First Live F-35 Data Link with Dutch Command System Tested In NATO...

April 10, 2025 @ 07:34 AM

For the first time outside of the United States, F-35 fighter jets shared live data with the Dutch Keystone command system during a NATO exercise, enabling a coordinated strike within minutes. The milestone was reached yesterday during Ramstein Flag, a large-scale NATO drill at Leeuwarden Air Base
Spain Unveils Europe’s First Chinook CH-47F Simulator at Army Helicopter Academy...

April 9, 2025 @ 11:18 AM

Spain has inaugurated the first Chinook CH-47F helicopter simulator to be manufactured in Europe at the Helicopter Simulation Center (CESIHEL) of the Army Aviation Academy (ACAVIET), located at Colmenar Viejo. The Spanish Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles, and Secretary of State for Defense, Amparo Valcarce, visited the site on the occasion, joined by military authorities and Ángel Escribano, Executive Chairman of the Indra Group—the company behind the simulators development

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