AeroVironment's Switchblade 600 loitering munition has been chosen as part of the Pentagon's Replicator program. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks
Kurganmashzavod, a division of Rostecs High-Precision Complexes holding company, has delivered a fresh batch of upgraded BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs) to Russian troops, featuring the new 'Cape' camouflage system, alongside BMD-4M airborne combat vehicles. The company's experts analyzed operational feedback from recent military engagements to refine the BMP-3
A new thermal imaging system named "Vzglyad" has been developed by the Vologda Optical-Mechanical Plant (VOMZ) under Rostec subsidiary Shvabe holding, to provide enhanced visibility, particularly in zero visibility conditions. This system is designed for transport applications and is mounted on the roof of vehicles to provide improved visibility in challenging environments
Israeli citizens have launched a campaign urging their government to transfer decommissioned Patriot missile defense systems to Ukraine. This initiative comes after Israel's decision to phase out the MIM-104 Patriot air defense system in favor of domestically developed David's Sling systems
Defense ministers from Nordic countries convened in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, for the NORDEFCO meeting on April 29-30, where they collectively addressed the Russian threat by signing Vision 2030. They emphasized the persistent security risk posed by Russia to Europe and the world, underscoring the necessity for unified, collective actions to counter this threat
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Argentina's air force has received the greenlight to purchase Basler Turbo Conversions BT-67 aircraft along with a related support package valued at up to $143 million, the Pentagon announced on April 18. “The proposed sale will improve Argentinas capability to meet current and future threats by providing additional capacity for airdrop and airlift operations to service Antarctica during the winter season
Australia plans to invest more than $80 billion to enhance its Navy with nuclear-powered submarines, upgraded subsea warfare capabilities, an expanded surface combatant fleet, and advanced missile systems over the next decade. Canberra is earmarking between $53 billion and $63 billion over the next decade to fortify its Navy's capabilities, focusing on conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines, and associated infrastructure
Israel's War Cabinet meeting has concluded with a decision to launch strikes inside Iran, aiming to begin "imminently," according to Israeli Channel 12. Overnight into Sunday, approximately 350 rockets were fired at Israel by Iran and its allies in Iraq, Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon
The Polish Ministry of Defense has announced that it is implementing measures to bolster its defenses against cyberattacks following a surge of 200 incidents within the past week. "In the last week, there have been approximately 200 attacks on military networks of various types