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German IRIS-T Air Defense Systems Shot Down 110 Russian Cruise Missiles, Drones...

September 6, 2023 @ 12:10 PM

German firm Diehl Defense has claimed the successful interception and elimination of 110 Russian cruise missiles and drones in Ukraine by their two IRIS-T SLM air defense systems. Diehl Defense's Chief Program Officer, Harald Buschek, informed reporters at an air base in Todendorf, northern Germany, about the IRIS-T's accomplishment in neutralizing 110 Russian targets
IFV 35mm Ammo Modified for German Gepard Anti-aircraft Tank En Route to...

September 6, 2023 @ 06:00 AM

A fresh batch of 35mm ammunition, produced by Rheinmetall specifically for the Gepard anti-aircraft tank, is currently en route to Ukraine. This ammunition was adapted from the main armament of an infantry fighting vehicle, as Switzerland declined to provide weapons to Ukraine due to its "neutral" status, Rheinmetall
Iran Points Finger at Israel for Explosives-laden Components in Ballistic Missiles, Drones

September 1, 2023 @ 12:41 PM

Iran has leveled allegations against Israels Mossad agents of sabotaging its missile and drone programs with faulty, foreign-made explosive components. Iran's state television broadcast showcased fragments of components resembling military-grade, high-density circular electrical connectors
Japan’s $53B Budget to Cover F-35 Buy, Development of Hypersonic Weapons

September 1, 2023 @ 12:10 PM

The Japanese Defense Ministry has submitted a plea for a defense budget totaling $52.9 billion, with a clear emphasis on several key priorities, including naval vessels, F-35 fighter jets, the development of hypersonic weapons, and armored vehicles
German, Norwegian Companies Partner to Remove Unexploded Ordnance in German Waters

August 31, 2023 @ 11:57 AM

Rheinmetall and WilNor Governmental Services, together with experienced Norwegian and German companies, will collaborate to remove unexploded ordnance in North Sea and Baltic Sea. The partners will answer the request for quote issued by the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection, for ordnance removal
Navantia to Build Coastal Survey Vessels for Italian Navy

August 30, 2023 @ 07:27 AM

Navantia has been awarded a contract worth €159 million to construct two coastal hydrographic vessels (BHC) for the Italian Navy. These new vessels will run on biofuels and replace the Antares vessel, which dates back to the 1970s, and the sole remaining operational ship from the Castor-class quartet
Rheinmetall Subsidiary, RWM Italia Wins Australian Navy's Smart Sea Mines Contract

August 29, 2023 @ 02:35 PM

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is acquiring new, smart sea mines that are deployable from submarines, ships and aircraft from Rheinmetall-owned RWM Italia. The contract includes provision for the transfer of technology and expertise to Australia to enable local manufacturing and maintenance of the sea mines
China Launches First Type 054B Frigate: Reports

August 29, 2023 @ 10:53 AM

The Chinese Navy reportedly launched the first Type 054B frigate in Shanghai, on August 26. The Type 054B is likely equipped to carry land-attack cruise missiles, granting it the ability to strike ground targets, a feature not found in previous Chinese frigates
China Operates Upgraded J-11B Fighter Jets from South China Sea Islets

August 29, 2023 @ 07:17 AM

Chinese J-11B fighters featuring enhanced radars and the ability to carry powerful weapons took part in a maritime strike and air-to-air combat exercise from an islet-based airfield in the disputed South China Sea. A military expert informed state-controlled media that two J-11B variants participated in the drills - one featuring an older black-nosed configuration and the other showcasing a newer gray-nosed configuration
Putin Orders Roscosmos to Set up Starlink-like Low-earth Satellite Network

August 26, 2023 @ 03:20 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed space agency Roscosmos and the Agency for Strategic Initiatives (ASI) to present proposals for creating extremely low-earth orbiting satellites by December 1 this year. The satellite constellation is intended to rival Elon Musk-owned SpaceX's Starlink that is being used by Ukrainian forces for encrypted broadband internet enabling secure battlefield communication

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