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Russia Unveils Portable "Suitcase" to Shield Armored Vehicles from FPV Drones
March 18, 2024 @ 04:54 AMKaysant research and production association in Russia has announced the creation of a compact solution to counter the threat posed by FPV drones to armored vehicles. Alena Balandina, the director of development at Kaysant, revealed to state-owned
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China Announces Fourth Aircraft Carrier
March 7, 2024 @ 06:27 AMThe Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has officially announced the country's fourth aircraft carrier, stating that queries regarding whether it will be nuclear-powered or conventional will be addressed soon. Yuan Huazhi, the political commissar of the PLA Navy, disclosed this information during the ongoing two sessions in Beijing while addressing questions about the carrier's propulsion system and its strategic role
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Belgium to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Finance Weapons for Ukraine
March 5, 2024 @ 07:38 AMBelgium is ready to utilize the €1.7 billion received from frozen Russian assets to support Ukraines defense needs, as announced by Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal
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Germany Accuses Russia of "Hybrid Attack" Amidst TAURUS Cruise Missile Leak
March 4, 2024 @ 10:34 AMGerman Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has pointed fingers at Russia, accusing the nation of orchestrating a "hybrid attack" against Germany following the leak of a sensitive conversation involving the German Air Force's TAURUS Cruise Missile. The leaked conversation involved German Air Force Commander Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz and other high-ranking officers
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Japan to be Invited into AUKUS Partnership, But for Non-nuclear Projects
March 4, 2024 @ 07:01 AMThe United States has kicked off talks with Britain and Australia on inviting Japan to collaborate on defense technology under the AUKUS security partnership, specifically excluding Japan's involvement in nuclear projects under the first pillar of the trilateral agreement. According to a report by the
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Denmark MoD Orders Probe into Inflatable Boats' Purchase Irregularities
March 1, 2024 @ 06:08 AMThe Ministry of Defence's Material and Procurement Agency (FMI) in Denmark has been engulfed in a scandal surrounding the purchase irregularities of inflatable boats. An ongoing quality assurance investigation has uncovered potential errors in both recently acquired and existing inflatable boats, raising concerns about the lack of adequate control and quality assurance measures implemented by FMI over the past few years
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Canada Procures Leonardo’s Falcon Shield Counter-Drone System
February 29, 2024 @ 04:43 AMLeonardo has been awarded a contract by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) to supply the Falcon Shield Counter-Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) for use by the Canadian Armed Forces. The agreement includes the provision of multiple systems and a 10-year sustainment package, offering options for additional equipment and the ongoing development of new capabilities
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U.S. Approves $281M Military Sale to Germany for Radios
February 28, 2024 @ 11:32 AMThe United States State Department has approved a potential $281 million Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to Germany, covering High-Frequency, Very-High Frequency, and Ultra-High Frequency Radios and related equipment. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency conveyed this decision to Congress today
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Sikorsky Announces Hybrid-Electric VTOL Project with Tilt-Wing Configuration
February 28, 2024 @ 06:16 AMLockheed Martin's subsidiary, Sikorsky, has revealed plans to develop a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing demonstrator (HEX/VTOL) with a tilt-wing configuration. This marks the initial step in a series of next-generation VTOL aircraft, ranging from conventional helicopters to winged configurations, featuring varying degrees of electrification and an advanced autonomy system for optionally piloted flight
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U.S. Navy Starts Launching 'Deadloads' to Test EMALS on CVN-79 Aircraft Carrier...
February 27, 2024 @ 12:02 PMThe U.S
U.K. Royal Navy Receives First Autonomous Mine-Hunting Vessel
Australian-Built Nanosatellite Launched Into Space for Defence Research
China’s Mysterious ‘J-36’ Jet Conducts Second Test Flight
Patria, Distance Partner on Mixed Reality Heads-Up Display for 6x6 Vehicles
U.S. Policy Threatening Lockheed Martin Billions in F-35 Cuts?
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...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...